Abu - Father, Erg- coral tower, Erug - coral towers (plural), Eshta - cream, Fanadir - Rock on the reef top, Fanous - sea mark, Gamaar - high, Gebel - mountain, Gota - part of ..., Hashish - sea grass, Kabeir - big, Kifan - deep water, Malag - indentation in the reef, Ras - head, Saghir - small, Shaab - coral/reef, Shabruhr - reef close to ..., Sharm - open bay with coral reefs all around, Torfa - reef tongue, Um - mother, Quais - good
Originally, Hurghada was just a small fishing village, but today it presents itself as one of the most popular holiday destinations in Egypt. Hurghada was home to the first commercial diving centre on the Red Sea. It is an ideal starting point for diving in the Red Sea and for diving safaris to the southern and northern parts of the Red Sea.<br/><br/>Due to its fantastic selection of dive sites, many of which can be reached within 30-60 minutes by boat, Hurghada is extremely popular with beginners and advanced divers. Hurghada's dive sites promise an abundance of underwater life and a great variety of corals. Easy access to safe, sheltered ergs and reefs close to shore and world-class underwater visibility make Hurghada the ideal place for the diver, whether inexperienced or experienced. Around Hurghada you will also find many dive sites and wrecks. The spectacular national park around the Giftun Islands offers amazing drift dives and coral walls that will impress even the most experienced diver.
Similar to driving a car, scuba diving requires specific knowledge, skills and training. Scuba diving uses a compressed air diving apparatus (scuba) to be able to breathe under water. The diving experience usually focuses on physical activity, fun, recreation, adventure and observation of the underwater world. To increase safety, diving is done in a buddy team or group. For scuba divers, there is a wide range of equipment and a wide range of dive training courses. In contrast to professional divers, there are no special legal regulations for recreational divers in most countries that would make a diving licence or a diving fitness examination mandatory. However, almost all diving centres require at least the presentation of a diving certificate from recognised associations such as CMAS, PADI or SSI for proof of diving training in order to avoid diving accidents. With the appropriate certification, diving can be done anywhere in the world.
The Red Sea is one of the most popular dive destinations in the world and rightly so. You'll find some amazing shipwrecks, tons of sharks, healthy corals and tons of colourful fish. Dolphins also abound, an in the rights spots, your are verly likely to dive with some Dugongs (Manatee).
