About Safaga
In Luxor you find the most beautiful temples, in Gizeh the largest pyramids, but in Safaga we have the best spots for kite and windsurfing!
Safaga is located 50 km south of Hurghada and is a location of numerous kitesurfing, windsurfing and diving centers. The contrast between the turquoise blue sea and the barren desert landscape makes this area an impressive backdrop. The pleasant temperatures and the steady winds make Safaga a perfect spot for kite- and windsurfing all year round. The wind is usually around 1-2 Bft stronger than in Hurghada, because of the thermal effect from the desert. Especially from April to October the wind is very steady and constant.
A few miles north of Safaga is the "world famous" Soma Bay. This bay has an area of several square kilometers, offers beautiful scenery and perfect conditions for kite and windsurfing. Tornado Surf Center runs a daily Kite-Boat-Trip right into the middle of the Soma Bay, and thus providing the ultimate pleasure for all levels of Kitesurfers.
In the city of Safaga you get an impression of the colorful life of an Egyptian fishing village and you can easily get in touch with the very friendly locals. Here is one of the oldest ports in the Red Sea - Port Safaga. It was established already under the Egyptian Pharaoh Sahure about 4,000 years ago as a base for trade and exploration in the Red Sea. Today he is the main base for the Egyptian Navy for patrols in the Southeast of Egypt. It also serves as a starting point for pilgrimages to Mecca, the export of aluminium and import of wheat. Accordingly, the city is dominated by an industrial complex and cargo district. Outside of the Hotels and Resorts the village has little further attractions to offer to the tourist.
Along the coastline of Safaga there are many inner and outer reefs which are very popular for divers and snorkelers. Off the coast, the small sand-island "Tobia Island", is a favoured day trip destination for many diving and snorkelling boats. Also kite- and windsurfers like to take short trips there. The slightly larger island "Safaga Island" is a restricted military area and not accessible for tourists.
Evening activities:
Safaga is located 50 km south of Hurghada and is a location of numerous kitesurfing, windsurfing and diving centers. The contrast between the turquoise blue sea and the barren desert landscape makes this area an impressive backdrop. The pleasant temperatures and the steady winds make Safaga a perfect spot for kite- and windsurfing all year round. The wind is usually around 1-2 Bft stronger than in Hurghada, because of the thermal effect from the desert. Especially from April to October the wind is very steady and constant.
A few miles north of Safaga is the "world famous" Soma Bay. This bay has an area of several square kilometers, offers beautiful scenery and perfect conditions for kite and windsurfing. Tornado Surf Center runs a daily Kite-Boat-Trip right into the middle of the Soma Bay, and thus providing the ultimate pleasure for all levels of Kitesurfers.
In the city of Safaga you get an impression of the colorful life of an Egyptian fishing village and you can easily get in touch with the very friendly locals. Here is one of the oldest ports in the Red Sea - Port Safaga. It was established already under the Egyptian Pharaoh Sahure about 4,000 years ago as a base for trade and exploration in the Red Sea. Today he is the main base for the Egyptian Navy for patrols in the Southeast of Egypt. It also serves as a starting point for pilgrimages to Mecca, the export of aluminium and import of wheat. Accordingly, the city is dominated by an industrial complex and cargo district. Outside of the Hotels and Resorts the village has little further attractions to offer to the tourist.
Along the coastline of Safaga there are many inner and outer reefs which are very popular for divers and snorkelers. Off the coast, the small sand-island "Tobia Island", is a favoured day trip destination for many diving and snorkelling boats. Also kite- and windsurfers like to take short trips there. The slightly larger island "Safaga Island" is a restricted military area and not accessible for tourists.
Major points in Safaga region:
What to do in and around Safaga:
Day Trips:- Snorkelling or scuba diving
- Luxor-Trip - Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, ...
- Hurghada water park with fantastic water slides ...
- Quad ride in the desert
- Golf at The Cascades Golf & Country Club in Soma Bay
- Wellness & Spa at Les Thermes Marins des Cascades in Soma Bay
- Paintball
Evening activities:
- "All you can eat BBQ" in Diver House in Safaga - every Friday evening
- Eating in a local restaurant in Safaga
- Dance the night away in one of the clubs in Hurghada - Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound, Havana Club
Kitesurfing in the Soma Bay
Windsurfing in front of Tornado Surf Center
Snorkeling at one of the many reefs
Camel at Yara Beach
