Popular tourist resorts include El Gouna, Hurghada, Safaga, Marsa Alam, on the west shore of the Red Sea, and Sharm-el-Sheikh, Dahab, and Taba on the Egyptian side of Sinaï, as well as Aqaba in Jordan and Eilat in Israel in an area known as the Red Sea Riviera.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Red Sea is a narrow strip of water that extends southeastward from Suez in Egypt for about 1,200 miles (1,930 km) to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects with the Gulf of Aden and, beyond that, the Arabian Sea.

Oct 27, 2023 · Drones caused explosions that rocked two Egyptian towns on the Red Sea on Friday, the Egyptian army said, while Israel said Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement sent them to strike Israel.

Jul 19, 2024 · Egypt's Red Sea coast is lined with beautiful beaches that cater to all types of travelers, whether you're seeking a relaxing time sunbathing or thrilling water sports activities. Some of the best places to visit in the Red Sea, Egypt include Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, and Dahab.

What is the Red Sea? In practice, the Red Sea is 2,350 km long and 350 km wide and reaches a depth of 3,000 meters in the central area and 600 to 800 meters near the reef. In correspondence with the Gulf of Suez and the Bab el Mandeb Strait, the depth varies from 60 to 100 meters.

Located just a few hundred steps from the glittering water of the Red Sea, in Egypt’s eastern desert, this remote shrine was dedicated to the mother goddess Isis some 2,000 years ago. Today,...

The Red Sea Riviera, Egypt's eastern coastline along the Red Sea, consists of resort cities on the western shore of the Gulf of Aqaba and along the eastern coast of mainland Egypt, south of the Gulf of Suez. The combination of a favorable climate, warm sea, thousands of kilometers of shoreline, and abundant natural and archaeological points of ...

Dec 25, 2023 · These historic tourist attractions are a great opportunity to get off the beach for a day and discover some of Egypt's history. Learn more about the best places to visit with our list of the top attractions and things to do in the Red Sea region. Diving and snorkeling are the Red Sea region's most popular activities.

Dec 29, 2024 · A shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coastline has left one tourist dead and another injured, officials have said. In a statement, the north African nation's environment ministry said Sunday's ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The luxury dive boat set off from Port Ghaleb on Egypt's Red Sea Coast on 24 November. On board were 31 international guests - mostly experienced divers - and three dive guides, along with 12 ...