The Red Sea is part of the Great Rift Valley in Egypt and is around 2250 kilometers long and 355 kilometers wide. It has been a major shipping route for hundreds of years and is still used as such. The area surrounding the Red Sea is one of the warmest and driest areas in the world. There are lots of areas surrounding the Red Sea which are worth visiting when you are in the area. These include, Hu
rghada, Taba and Safagha, but there are many more. There are many amazing sights to see in and around Hurghada. One of the most popular places to visit is Hurghada. St Paul is considered to be the first Christian hermit and his monastery can be found close to Hurghada. Three churches have been built around the cave where he used to live and one of them is still home to his remains. Other attractions include the monastery of St Anthony, which is home to several beautiful paintings and Mons Claudianus. The Red Sea is a wonderful place which is home to many species of coral reefs. It is also home to more than 1200 different species of fish. This is what makes the Red Sea such a popular destination. As good as the surrounding Islands and their architecture are, there is nothing which compares to the thrill of exploring the underwater depths of the Red Sea. A lot of the reefs in the Red Sea are less than 1 meter below the surface which makes it ideal for snorkelers who can see plenty of marine life, however, if you are a diver, you will be amazed by the huge amounts of fish you will find. There are fish of every imaginable color to be discovered, not to mention the masses of multicolored coral reefs just waiting to be found. Exploring the Red Sea is one of the most amazing experiences you could ever have and recently it has become very easy to find a cheap holiday in Hurghada, which is the perfect base to explore the Red Sea and all it has to offer. Getting to Hurghada could not be easier, there are many flights to Hurghada airport from all around Europe. There are also ferry services available from other ports in Egypt which will have you exploring the depths of the Red Sea in no time.
