Modern Egypt is far removed from the images of the ancient Pharaohs, but they remain remnants of a glorious past in myriad forms of pyramids, sarcophagi. The Red Sea (sometimes a misnomer for "Reed Sea" since it's cluttered with reed) has an aura of mystery, like the sea that was once crossed by hundreds of thousands of Israelites fleeing from the Egyptians in Biblical times to maintain . In recent days, diving expeditions have some interestingDiscoveries of chariot wheels and human and animal bones in their waters. These results are just a few of the many treasures, the underwater world of the Red Sea holds.
Today, there are a number of places along the Egyptian Red Sea coast, the tourists sailing, visiting fishing, and yes, diving. For its clear blue waters and exotic marine life acquaintances who wears the Red Sea about 800 species of fish and more than 200 species of corals. Those who preferStay in the country to the sight of migratory birds, which deals with the bank to visit every year. There are numerous places along the coast, which to a large annual influx of tourists could be met. Some of the most famous cities Ain Sukhana, Berenice, Bir Shalatein, El Gouna, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Al-Zuseir, Safaga, Suez, and Zafarana.
Of these, Hurghada is by far the most popular and largest. Home many resorts and hotels, the site provides dozens of opportunities for water sports, fishing,and diving. Berenice has a long history from Greek times, when it founded by Ptolemy II Philadephus.
El Gouna offers a 18 hole golf course in addition to the facilities for diving and water sports, while Safaga was once the scene of the 1993 World Windsurfing Championships. Giftun island offers visitors the opportunity to the Red Sea's underwater world from the safety of a submarine. The island is a large family with targetits range of shops and boutiques, beaches and historic sights, such as a porphyry quarry from the Roman period.
Ras Mohammed, Elphinstone, The Brothers and Rocky Iceland are some of the most famous Red Sea dive sites. The Red Sea Mountains are also a popular tourist destination. This red-tinted mountains, from the Red Sea, said to receive its official name, are accessible by camel or four wheel drive.
Christian pilgrims may be interested in the CopticChristian monasteries in the Egyptian Red Sea coast spread out. These are some of the oldest in Egypt, and indeed in Christian antiquity. The monks and novices residing in the monasteries, accompanied the visitors on excursions to places to see.
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