If you've ever wondered what the main reasons are that make thousands of winter holiday fans book flights to Hurghada in Egypt, then you've probably quickly come up with sun and sand. And you'd have been right. So what else, if anything, does this resort have to offer that makes it stand out from other winter sun destinations?

A few years ago Hurghada was experiencing the kind of transformation that Dubai has seen more recently, changing from a small fishing village on the Red Sea to 22 miles worth of luxury hotels and holiday resorts along its coastline and attracting around 1 million tourists from all over Europe and beyond. So what are the reasons to spend a holiday in Hurghada?

Well it's warm and sunny almost every day of the year, and there are few places within a five hour flight from the UK that you can say that about. It is also a very cost effective place to spend a holiday with the cost of living being very affordable, despite the luxurious surroundings you are likely to find yourself in. Next there is the geography and the idyllic location it occupies on the Red Sea coast, with its calm, warm waters that are also a draw for divers from all over the world.

Egypt is not just a holiday resort though. It is full of amazing history, monuments and antiquities and an inspiration for anyone with an interest in ancient civilisations. Sporting fans will also not be disappointed either, as there are several fine golf courses in the region and for evening entertainment, Hurghada is full of life and has several premier night clubs.

Finally the convenience of getting to Hurghada is another reason people choose to go there. The international airport is close by and makes travelling to the resort area very simple and fast, with airport to hotel transfers always being very short.

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