Tourists, who decided to go to Egypt and splash in the Red Sea, are faced with the choice of which resort to prefer, what place will make the rest unforgettable Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh. These resorts are located at a distance of only 200 km, it would seem, the same beaches, the same sea, the same Egyptians - but no, the difference between them is quite substantial.
Resort Features
Sharm el-Sheikh is a relatively young resort in which everything is subordinated to the comfortable rest of tourists. It is a closed city surrounded by posts, it's not so easy to get to a simple Egyptian here. The only locals who meet in Sharm el-Sheikh are employees of hotels, restaurants and other establishments. Hurghada, on the contrary, is an old city, in which many Egyptians live and work. Old demolished houses are adjacent to new buildings, the streets are not clean, and the population is a culture. Therefore, if we talk about what is better than Sharm or Hurghada from the point of view of security, then the answer will be unambiguous Sharm el-Sheikh. If the goal is not just to sunbathe under the Egyptian sun, but also to get acquainted with the local color, then it's worth visiting Hurghada.
Hurghada and Sharma hotels
The difference between Hurghada and Sharm in terms of hotels is their level and location. Since Sharm el-Sheikh is focused on the prosperity of tourism, the 5-star hotels in this city are better than the 5-star hotels of Hurghada. At the same time, the difference between Hurghada and Sharma, so it is the proximity of hotels to the sea. If in Sharma on the first line there are only elite hotels, then from budget hotels second and third line to the beaches have to get to transport. In Hurghada, there is practically no second line, hotels of different levels are located on the beach, which gives a choice to tourists.
Sea
Sharm el-Sheikh is famous for its coastal coral reefs, but this beauty is not always a plus, since to enter the water you need to go through a long pontoon and swim already at great depth. So if you determine where it is better to rest in Hurghada or Sharma for those who do not swim well or for children, then it's more likely to stop at the sandy sea entrances of Hurghada.
Other features
It is worth mentioning some of the differences between these resorts:
- holiday in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh will cost an average of 20-30% more expensive;
- if the choice of the resort depends on where it is warmer in Hurghada or Sharm, you need to know that in Hurghada in the winter time a strong wind is blowing, the climate of Sharm el-Sheikh is softer, but also hotter in the summer months;
- diving is more diverse in Sharm, but it is better for beginners to try the forces in Hurghada;
- Sharm el-Sheikh offers more entertainment in the form of clubs, cafes, souvenir shops, etc.