Hurghada is a city in Egypt, which is one of the main tourist centers of the country. This resort is located on the western coast of the Red Sea. The hot weather that keeps here all the time, as well as the almost complete absence of precipitation, allow numerous tourists to come to Hurghada almost all year round (except for winter).
A resort for every taste
Locals who work in hotels are always happy to welcome vacationers who have arrived in Egypt. Hurghada is a first-class resort, here you can choose a hotel for every taste and budget.
The city stretches for tens of kilometers along the coast. Hot and dry climate, as well as rich infrastructure make Hurghada one of the most popular tourist centers of the Red Sea. A unique feature of the resort is the coral reefs that stretch along the entire coast. This makes Hurghada one of the world's diving centers.
How to get there?
Russian tourists can fly here on charter flights from any major city. Usually the price of tickets is included in the price of tours to Egypt. Hurghada is far from airports. If you wish to maketraveling on your own, you should fly to Cairo on a regular flight, and then get to Hurghada by plane or bus. A tourist visa can be obtained at the airport upon arrival.
In the resort itself, you should get to the hotel by taxi. It is advisable to agree on the price in advance; after the end of the trip, it is better not to enter into disputes with the driver. In Cairo, you can rent a car and get to Hurghada on your own. But be careful. The Egyptians are not as honest as the Europeans. The car may be faulty, and you will notice this far from immediately. You are en titled to insurance, feel free to claim it.
Locals
According to many tourists, the best resort for everyone who prefers holidays in Egypt is Hurghada. Reviews of vacationers are filled with memories of wonderful vacation days. Local residents are one of the main disadvantages of the resort. Almost all vacationers complain about them. Egypt is a poor country, and tourists here are the main source of income for many people. Therefore, local residents always try to rip off an extra dollar from a gaping guest. Among them there are wonderful, decent, hospitable people. But still, be on the lookout. If you ask the price of an item from a market vendor, it may be too high for you. He sells it locally for less. This also applies to drivers and guides. In hotels, the rules are strict, managers closely monitor the honesty of employees.
How to avoid unpleasant surprises
Mirage Aquapark Hotel (Hurghada) offers its guests a variety of animations. During the day you can play football, volleyball, basketball or darts. In the evening, the animators play a fun theatrical performance.
To avoid unpleasant surprises outside the hotel, always ask how much locals pay for a similar service. If the conflict still broke out, keep in mind that in Egypt there is a tourist police guarding your interests. Appealing to the authorities is best used as a threat. It is undesirable to do this if you do not know a large number of nuances. You can complain about theft, overpricing, imposition of goods and services. However, all this must be confirmed - a paid check or other evidence.
Select transport
If you are used to cycling in Egypt, you better forget about it. "Iron horses" can be rented in almost every hotel. But it is very dangerous to travel on the roads of this country. Local drivers drive without any rules. And if you add to this the poor condition of the roads, it becomes clear why walking or taxis should be preferred. Avid cyclists who love holidays in Hurghada choose hotels with these facts in mind.
Tours
The city has three districts: central (El Dahar), old (Sakkala) and new, which is also called a hotel. It contains all the hotels of the resort. There are almost no attractions in Hurghada itself. However, in any hotel you will find an abundance of excursions. Most tourists are taken to large cities - Cairo and Luxor. And the magnificent pyramids should be seen by every guest of Egypt. Very often, representatives of the tour operator offer boat trips onyacht. Traveling to the picturesque islands, you can go scuba diving and admire the corals.
Pools and beach
Tourists who prefer to stay in five-star hotels often choose Mirage Aquapark (Hurghada). The hotel got its name from the water slides located on the territory. Entertainment will be found by children and adults. The hotel pool is amazing. It consists of several zones. There is a children's pool with a small slide for kids. A large area for swimming enthusiasts, several beautiful figured pools. And a separate area with water slides. Sun loungers are covered with awnings because the Egyptian sun is very hot.
At a distance of just a few tens of meters from the pool, the beach begins. It is also equipped with comfortable lounge chairs. The hotel "Mirage Aquapark" (Hurghada) has a sandy beach, which is rarely seen in Egypt. The entrance to the sea is flat and gentle. The shallow zone extends far - several tens of meters.
In Hurghada, sandy beaches are quite common. Underwater lovers will be disappointed. Pontoon beaches, which allow you to admire the fish and corals to your heart's content, are a rarity here. Therefore, holidays with children in Hurghada will be much more pleasant than in Sharm el-Sheikh. The Sinai Peninsula is dominated by pontoon beaches. The coastline here is overgrown with sharp corals, so tourists enter the sea from a special floating bridge. Having descended into the water, vacationers immediately find themselves at a depth of several meters. Therefore, holidays with kids in hotels with pontoonsbeaches is difficult.
Room layouts and equipment
"Mirage Aquapark" (Hurghada) has a large landscaped area. The building is tall and beautiful. Tourists can choose their accommodation from several possible layouts. All rooms are quite spacious, their area is about fifty square meters. You can order a standard room with a view of the sea or the hotel grounds. At the request of the client, the manager provides a room with a private pool or a panoramic window. Each room has a balcony or terrace.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator and TV. There is also a hairdryer, an electric kettle and a telephone. Each room has a free safe, but Wi-Fi can be obtained only for an additional fee. But the lobby bar is equipped with free internet.
"Mirage Aquapark" (Hurghada) offers its customers a range of additional services:
- imported drinks;
- doctor's help;
- shops;
- diving school.
Here you can play tennis and billiards, visit the gym. There is also a laundry and beauty salon. Fresh juices are served at the lobby bar. Romantics can order flowers or a limousine.
Holiday for baby
Mirage Aquapark Hotel (Hurghada) is designed for families with children. A cot is provided for babies, and the restaurant has high chairs. On the territory there are small pools, including those with water slides. Restaurantoffers a special menu. For older children there is a mini club, disco, slot machines.
Restaurant
What alluring words - Egypt, Hurghada! Mirage Aquapark is a great option for tourists who love delicious food. The food in the main restaurant of the hotel is very good and varied. Lots of vegetables - fresh, stewed and grilled. Several types of fruit are served every day. A good choice of first courses, among which there is always a cold soup. Hotter here is beyond praise. The menu includes not only several types of meat and fish, but also seafood. Grilled tiger prawns are a delicacy that will cost a lot of money in any cafe in the world. And in the hotel restaurant you will be served it for free, because the all-inclusive system works here. There are also several types of pastries, hot and cold drinks, and locally produced alcohol.
Arabian food
Egypt is famous all over the world for its national cuisine. As cold appetizers you will be offered cottage cheese with greens, pickled eggplant dishes, thick vegetable soup. Chopped meat - kebab and dolma will be served hot. Rice with various fillings will serve as a side dish: vegetables, nuts or figs, as well as cakes, which are used here instead of bread. Egyptian desserts are very original. Most of them are milk-based and are a variant of soufflé or pudding. Nuts, dried fruits and ice cream are added to it. All Egyptian national dishes have complex and almost unpronounceable names.
If for some reason you have to dine outside the hotel, you should carefully observe the rules of hygiene. Do not eat vegetables and fruits that are exposed to the sun, are damaged or have a strange color. Do not eat a lot of meat and fish, they can be cooked without proper heat treatment, which in hot conditions causes at least intestinal upset.
Shopping in Egypt
There are many shops on the territory of Mirage Aqua park SPA 5 stars. Shopping is an indispensable entertainment for vacationers in Egypt. The noisy oriental bazaar is included in the mandatory program of every tourist. Approaching the market, you will see locals who will offer to take you to a good and cheap store. Don't trust them. You will be taken to an expensive outlet, the owner of which pays such guides a percentage for each customer.
If Hurghada attracts you, Mirage Aquapark 5 stars is a hotel that will appeal to every tourist. Here you can book excursions to all the sights of Egypt.
Learn to bargain in the market
It is better to walk around the oriental bazaar on your own. Do not rush to buy the product you like. First, look around, find out the prices paid by the locals. It is customary to bargain at the oriental bazaar. If you master all the subtleties of this process, the Egyptians will no longer consider you a stranger. Then it will be possible to get a good thing cheaply. Do not buy anything near historical monuments, prices are much higher there.
The hotel complex Mirage Aqua park SPA 5 stars includesSPA salon. Here you can relax in the sauna, hammam or steam bath, as well as swim in the jacuzzi and use the services of a massage therapist.
Ignorance of the Arabic language, including numbers, is a great reason to raise the cost of goods to the ceiling. Ask one of the hotel staff to write a price tag for you. Knowing what the numbers look like in Egypt, you can start bargaining at the bazaar. You can reduce the price not only in the market, but also in Arab stores. Except for those arranged according to the European model.
What can you buy in Egypt? Antique figurines and jewelry, as well as natural aromatic oils. Often tourists buy a hookah with elegant chasing or locally produced ceramics. Natural papyrus is a wonderful souvenir.
Reviews of tourists
Are you in the process of choosing a hotel? Mirage Aquapark (Hurghada), reviews of which are almost all positive, is in the highest positions of the tourist rating. Guests positively evaluate the hotel complex, noting the advantages of a large territory, many swimming pools, and successful room layouts. Positive feedback from Russian tourists deserved children's entertainment, animation and food in the main restaurant.
The downside of the hotel, some vacationers consider the service. For some tourists, problems begin already at the stage of settlement. The reception provides rooms that do not meet the requirements of the client. For example, a guest wants a room with a sea view. But the employee claims that there are no available rooms, andissues the keys to the room overlooking the service entrance. And only for an additional fee the client receives the desired room. However, such cases are quite rare.
