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Explore by interestsOctober – April
Peak season
4 – 7 days
Average trip length
Visa
Visa on arrival for most nationalities (~$25 USD)
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Airport
Hurghada International (HRG), 45min transfer
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Winter
Jan – Mar
Cool and windy. World-class windsurfing conditions. Black sand therapy.
Spring
Apr – Jun
Consistent winds. Tobia Arbaa reef diving is excellent.
Summer
Jul – Sep
Hot but breezy. Therapeutic black sand beaches popular.
The highest-rated experiences in Safaga are:
The best day trips from Safaga are:
See all day trips from SafagaThe top snorkeling and diving tours in Safaga are:
See all snorkeling & diving in SafagaLanguage
Arabic (basic English in tourist areas)
Timezone
UTC+2 (EET)
Best Time to Visit
March–May, October–November (wind + diving)
Electricity
220V, Type C/F plugs
Autumn
Oct – Dec
Wind season returns. Uncrowded reefs. Authentic Egyptian experience.
The most popular boat trips from Safaga are:
See all boat trips in SafagaThe best value tours in Safaga are: