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Spending Winters in Hurghada: A Practical Second-Home Guide

For many Europeans, a second home in Hurghada means sunshine and blue water when it is cold at home. If you are considering a place to spend your winters, here are the practical points worth thinking about.

This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Rules and procedures can change, so confirm the details of your own purchase with an independent Egyptian lawyer.

Climate and season

Hurghada is known for sunny weather through much of the year, with mild winter days that many visitors love. Summers are hot, so some owners use the apartment mainly in the cooler months. Think about when you will actually be there.

Getting here

Hurghada has an international airport with flights from many European cities. Check the routes and seasons from your home airport, because they change from year to year.

Daily life

Living in the city gives you shops, restaurants, clinics and services within reach, which matters when you stay for weeks or months. Compare districts in Hurghada districts explained and see our comparison of Hurghada, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi.

Looking after the apartment when you are away

  • Choose a compound with security and good management.
  • Ask who can hold a key, check the unit and pay bills for you.
  • Understand the service fees.
  • Choose a finish that is easy to maintain, see finishing types.

Rules for foreign owners

Our guide Can foreigners buy property in Hurghada? explains ownership. Rules about stays, visas and residency change, so check the current position with the authorities before you plan long stays.

Buy with a plan

Visit in person if you can, take your time and read your contract. If you also want to rent it out when you are away, read renting out your Hurghada apartment.

Talk to us before you decide

Abtal is a construction and development company. We own the land, develop and build our projects, and sell directly to you, so you can ask your questions to the people who build. Message us on WhatsApp, explore apartments for sale in Hurghada, or see Grand Gate on Airport Road.

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