Tucked away on the Red Sea coast, just 60 km (37 miles) south of the bustling city of Hurghada, lies a destination that remains one of Egypt’s best-kept secrets: Safaga.
Known officially as Port Safaga, this town is not your typical tourist hub. It’s an authentic, working port city that has organically grown into a haven for those in the know. While other Red Sea towns built their reputation on nightlife and sprawling tourist promenades, Safaga built its on three unique pillars: world-class water sports, phenomenal (and uncrowded) diving, and a unique, healing natural environment.
This is a place of substance over sparkle. It’s a destination for travelers who want to do things—to harness the wind, explore deep wrecks, or simply relax in a tranquil environment renowned for its therapeutic properties. It’s the perfect, quiet alternative to its northern neighbors and, best of all, it’s the closest Red Sea port to the legendary city of Luxor, making it the ultimate gateway for a “Nile and Red Sea” holiday.
