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Hurghada

Red Sea tourist destination hugely popular with Europeans

Hurghada has something for everyone: for water enthusiasts, fabulous snorkelling and scuba diving, sailing and sailboarding; plenty of beach resorts for those who just want to soak up the sun; desert safaris and the sights and smells of authentic Egypt.

Dahab

Relaxed jumping in point for shore dives

In the early 1970’s, Dahab was a small trading post in an oasis and popular with hippies. The laid-back feel is still evident, even though the diving industry is in full swing.

El Quseir

Fishing village with resorts spread out along the coast

El Quseir is a fishing village, to the south of Hurghada, where resorts are scattered along a coastline of fringe reefs.

Marsa Alam

Out of the way resorts in the desert near a tiny village

Marsa Alam is a tiny village situated to the south of Hurghada, near El Quseir. Near the coast you'll find 100km of fringe reefs.

Safaga

Unspoilt reefs and luxury resorts surrounding a tiny village

Safaga is a small harbour town, 50km north of Hurghada. The reefs along the coast are unspoilt and brimming with marine life.

Sharm el-Sheikh

Bustling and touristy town close to famous dive spots

Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the most popular and busiest dive destinations in the world. The underwater park, Ras Mohammed, is literally a stone’s throw from the shore.

Nuweiba

Harbour and luxury seaside resorts

Nuweiba offers the perfect opportunity for a luxury holiday among the reefs in the Gulf of Akaba. However, a true diving destination Nuweiba is not.

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Bandol

Popular family destination with hidden beaches

Bandol is a small village to the east of Marseilles, easily reached by car or train. Bandol is a child-friendly place where you will find many families on vacation.

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Typical holiday village
There is a relaxed, holiday feel to Bandol. The residents take their time and don’t seem to know the meaning of stress. Bandol is a popular holiday destination. It is wise to book a hotel or campground in advance because during the summer the little place is literally bursting at the seams. The peak season is between mid-July and mid-August. After mid-August the crowds gradually decrease and there is plenty of room on the beach again.

Diving and the Mistral
Bandol has two dive schools. If you dive often, you can get a good deal. Taking a dive course will be more expensive than average, but you will definitely get a lot of attention and value for money. In this area you will have to deal with the cold Mistral winds. The water can therefore be surprisingly cold. This meteorological phenomenon ensures a very special marine life.

Natural beaches
The municipality of Bandol has a number of beautiful beaches of which some are deliciously hidden. The beaches are often surrounded by rocks. Sometimes you will need to walk for 10 minutes before you reach the beach. The positive side to this is that there are no roads on the beach, which only enhances the restfulness and water quality. You will notice the difference in water quality between beaches next to a road or boulevard.

Bandol Summary
A tourist town where the main attraction is not the diving. It is an informal place where you can get a taste of French culture or practise a water sport.

 

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