Egypt Excursions » Safaga
SafagaSAFAGA
65 km south of Hurghada it is a marine port connected by a
regular cruise shuttle service line Saudi Arabia. It is
considered one of the most important therapeutic tourist centers
as it combines treatment by sea water, coral reef mud, sun rays,
sand, sculptural water and mine dust. Safaga, or Port Safaga
(Bur Safaga) is a working port located 37 miles from Safaga with
several tourist villages specializing in diving holidays, a
handful of hotels and some excellent fish restaurants. Its
unspoiled beaches and stiff breezes made it the ideal venue for
the 1993 World Windsurfing Championships. Day trips to Tobia
Island or Mons Claudianus in the Red Sea Mountains can be
arranged with local guides