In which of the resorts of Egypt is it better to relax - in Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada? Compare beaches, tour prices, accommodation and food in 2021. Where is the best for the child and where it is warmer.
Tours
Egypt is a long-standing love of Russians. Despite the difficulties of the flight, tours to the resorts of the Red Sea are in demand. Where is it cheaper - in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada? Prices for package tours are almost the same. See how much a 7-night vacation for two costs with a flight from Moscow in 2021:
| Sharm El Sheikh | Hurghada | |
| Hotel 1-2 * | 87 000 ₽ - Viva Sharm | 82 000 ₽ - Sea Garden |
| Hotel 3 * | 84,000 ₽ - Oriental Rivoli Hotel & Spa | $ 1,000 - Le Pacha Resort |
| Hotel 4-5 * | 89,000 ₽ - IL Mercato Hotel & Spa | 93,000 ₽ - Hilton Hurghada Resort |
Beaches and sea
Sharm El Sheikh occupies the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula. The beaches there are sandy, and there are coral reefs not far from the coast.
Hurghada located on the western coast of the Red Sea. This is a paradise for sandy beach lovers. The entry into the sea is shallow everywhere, the bottom is even, and the depth increases gradually.
Where is the best place to rest - in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada? Both resorts are good for a beach holiday. According to the reviews of tourists, if you are going on vacation with children, it is better to choose Hurghada.
Weather and climate
Sharm El Sheikh are covered by the small Sinai mountains, so in the cold season there are no strong winds, and the water and air are slightly warmer.
Hurghada... On the coast of Hurghada, the weather is dry, and only 5 mm of precipitation falls per year.
Where is the climate better - in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada? The distance between popular resorts is 200 km. Thanks to the warm desert climate, this part of Egypt is warm all year round. The thermometer does not drop below + 20 ° С, and even in January and February the water warms up to + 18 ... + 22 ° С.
Summer in Egypt is sultry. During the day the air temperature is + 35 ... + 40 ° С. In April, sea water has a temperature of + 23 ... + 24 ° С, in May-June + 25 ... + 26 ° С, and at the height of summer + 28 ... + 30 ° С. The most pleasant weather for families with children is in May and the first half of autumn, when the thermometer does not rise above + 32 ° С.
Vacation prices
Accommodation prices. In any Egyptian resort there are inexpensive guest houses and apartments, budget hotels 2-3 * and comfortable hotels 4-5 *. Accommodation in Hurghada is cheaper.
Prices for a double room in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh in the summer of 2021:
| Sharm El Sheikh | Hurghada | |
| Hotel 1-2 * | 27 $ - Ocean Club Hotel | 22 $ - Villamar Red Sea View |
| Hotel 3 * | 32 $ - Falcon Hills Hotel | $ 28 - Aida Suites |
| Hotel 4 * | 41 $ - Aqua Hotel Resort & Spa | 38 $ - Golden 5 The Club Hotel |
| Hotel 5 * | $ 60 - Aurora Oriental Resort Sharm El Sheikh | $ 57 - Nubia Aqua Beach Resort Hurghada |
| Guest House | 22 $ - Deluxe Apartment Delta Sharm | 14 $ - Lotus apartment Hurghada |
Food prices... Food costs are the same. The average bill for two in a cafe is $ 6-10, and in an inexpensive restaurant - $ 12-20. A Big Mac set at McDonald's costs $ 5.1 per person.
Excursion prices... Due to the long distances, the cost of excursions is higher in Sharm el-Sheikh. Day trips are offered for $ 40-45.
Transport rental... Car rental in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh costs the same - $ 41-52 per day.
Where is it more profitable to rest - in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada? According to the reviews of tourists, due to low prices for housing, holidays in Hurghada are cheaper.
Sights
Of Sharm El Sheikh tourists go on excursions to the monastery of St. Catherine and Mount Moses. Tours to Israel and Jordan are popular - to the ruins of Petra and the Dead Sea.
Hurghada is closer to the main attractions of Egypt. From here it is convenient to get to the temples of Luxor, Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Aswan and the Roman quarries of Mons Claudianus.
Where is it more interesting to spend your vacation? In both resorts, tourists are offered excursions to the natural and historical monuments of Egypt and neighboring countries. If you want to see Luxor, come to Hurghada. Those who enjoy tours of Christian shrines prefer Sharm El Sheikh. What to see in Egypt →
Where is the best place to relax - in Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada
Which resort should you go to? It all depends on the purpose of your trip.
Sharm El Sheikh is built as a resort. It is inhabited only by Arabs who work in hotels and restaurants. Some 3-4 * hotels are located at a distance from the beaches, while luxury 5 * hotels are on the shore.
Hurghada is not only a resort, but also a city for ordinary Arabs. Hurghada stretches for 40 km along the seashore, and all hotels are located near the beaches.
For families with a child or older travelers, Hurghada is more suitable. Excellent sandy beaches, family hotels with animation, a dolphinarium, an aquarium, three water parks and museums speak in favor of this resort.
Fans of outdoor activities and night entertainments feel good in Sharm el-Sheikh. In this resort, all entertainment centers are within walking distance from the hotels. There are several discos and nightclubs in Hurghada, but they are removed from the places where tourists live. You have to take a taxi to the discos.
Diving enthusiasts love both resorts. There are beautiful coral reefs near Sharm el-Sheikh. Hurghada has fewer reefs and is located far from the coast. There are about 100 dive centers in Hurghada, and many have Russian-speaking instructors. The most popular dive sites are the El Mina wreck, Abu Hashish reefs, Banana, Ben El Gebel, Careless, El Aruk, El Fanadir, Erg Abu Ramada and Erg Sabrina.
