Bordered by the Red Sea, on the east coast of Egypt, Hurghada is the perfect destination for family holidays.

The resort has everything, including glorious golden sands and crystal clear waters, a wide range of watersports, first class diving facilities, restaurants, bars, markets, bazaars, waterparks and plenty more for all the family.

I have just come across this interesting and informative destination guide to Hurghada which will give you an insight into this perfect holiday destination.

Hurghada is situated close to the Equator which means that the temperature is constantly hovering around the thirty degree mark, just perfect for lazing on the beach and topping up your tan.

Trevor Butler set up his first ‘travel’ related business in 2004 and has written many other destination articles with tips and information. I have found these articles both interesting and helpful, hope you do too.

When most people think of Egypt, they think ‘pyramids’.  A tour of Giza is a must when visiting Egypt. The Valley of Giza is located just outside of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile.

Giza Pyramids

In the Valley of Giza the three largest pyramids are The Great Pyramid of Khufu, The Pyramid of Khafre and The Pyramid of Menkaura, all dedicated to a different king of Egypt.

THE GREAT PYRAMID OF KHUFU

This is the most famous pyramid in Egypt. Built for the pharaoh Khufu, the base of this pyramid covers an area of about nine acres and stands 449ft high (originally 479ft).
This pyramid was built with 2.3 million stone blocks made entirely from limestone, each weighing between 2 and 15 tons.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

Until the 19th century, this was the tallest structure in the world and is the only one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’ still standing.

THE PYRAMID OF KHAFRE

Built for Khufu’s son Khafre, this pyramid measures 707ft on each side and was originally 471ft high.
The limestone and granite blocks used to build this pyramid each weighed about 2.5 tons.
This pyramid was built on higher ground than The Great Pyramid, giving the

Sphinx

 illusion that this pyramid is taller!

It is believed that The Great Sphinx, near to Khafre’s pyramid, is a royal portrait of Khafre. The Sphinx was built from soft sandstone and has only survived because it has been buried in the sand many times during its lifetime. The body of the Sphinx is 200ft long and 65ft tall. Part of  sacred cobra on its head and its nose have been destroyed but all in all the Sphinx is still well intact.

THE PYRAMID OF MENKAURE

This is the smallest of the three pyramids and was built for Khafre’s son Menkaure. Each side of this pyramid measures 356ft and was originally 218ft high.

 
There are also three small pyramids in the valley which were built for three of Khufu’s wives and several flat topped pyramids which were built for his favourite children.

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Marsa Matruh is a beachside town, located on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast and is fast becoming a very popular destination for summer holidays. The town is situated 149 miles from Alexandria and about 30 minutes from Marsa Matruh airport.
Hotels and restaurants are springing up all over the town, but Marsa Matruh still manages to retain it’s old charm and way of life, with it’s carpet shops, markets and mosques.

Almaza Beach

BEACHES

One of the most popular beaches here is Cleopatras Beach on the outskirts of the town but this beach is not that good for swimming, it is best for sun bathing as it is very rocky. This beach gets very busy during the summer season, for a quieter, more secluded spot there is Almaza Bay, just half an hour by car from Marsa Matruh.
Almaza Beach has only a few hotels and therefore a much quieter, relaxing option.
Agiba Beach is no more than 40 metres long but it has clean sands and is situated in a nice position between the cliffs, making it a good escape from

Agiba Beach

 the heat.
Gharam Beach is the largest of Marsa Matruh’s beaches and is situated about 10 miles out of town.

CLIMATE

Marsa Matruh has a typically dry Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool winters.