
Spending Winters in Hurghada: A Practical Second-Home Guide
Thinking of a winter home on the Red Sea? Practical points on climate, flights, daily life and looking after an apartment when you are away.

Thinking of a winter home on the Red Sea? Practical points on climate, flights, daily life and looking after an apartment when you are away.

What do service and maintenance fees cover in an Egyptian compound? The questions to ask before you buy an apartment in Hurghada.

Compare Hurghada city, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay and Soma Bay by lifestyle, daily life and purpose, to decide where to buy.

A practical checklist of warning signs when buying property in Hurghada, and the simple checks that protect you before you pay.

Planning to rent out an apartment in Hurghada? Short-term or long-term, management, furnishing and rules to check before you buy.

What do core and shell, semi-finished and fully finished mean when you buy an apartment in Egypt? A plain-language guide with questions to ask.

Preliminary contract, signature validation and registered title are not the same thing. Here is what each means when you buy property in Egypt.

Thinking of paying for a Hurghada apartment in installments? Here are the questions to ask a developer about schedule, price, delivery and paperwork.

A calm guide to evenings in Hurghada: the marina promenade, live music and shows, cafés along Sheraton Road and what to know before you go out.

A guide to beach access in Hurghada: public beaches, day-use hotel beaches, beach clubs and boat trips to Mahmya Island, with tips for visitors and residents.

Family days out in Hurghada: Jungle Aqua Park, the Grand Aquarium with its underwater tunnel, indoor play at Senzo Mall and boat trips to the islands.

Where to shop in Hurghada: Senzo Mall and its Spinneys supermarket, the Sakkala high street, El Dahar bazaars and the souq at the marina.

A visitor-friendly guide to eating in Hurghada: fresh seafood, local Egyptian dishes, Marina restaurants, Sheraton Road favourites and family-friendly places.

Everything visitors want to know about Hurghada Marina: the restaurants along the boulevard, boat trips, shopping at El Souq, and the best time to go.

A simple checklist for choosing the right area in Hurghada: distance to the beach and airport, services, noise, management and what to ask before you decide.

A plain guide to El Gouna, a resort town about 25 km north of Hurghada: how it differs from the city and what to check before choosing it.

A plain guide to Soma Bay, a private resort peninsula about 45 km south of Hurghada airport, with its golf course, resorts and single controlled entrance.

A plain guide to Makadi Bay, a resort area south of Hurghada beyond Sahl Hasheesh: what to expect and what to check before staying or buying.

A plain guide to Sahl Hasheesh, a resort area about 18 km south of Hurghada: what it is, who it suits and what to check before choosing it.

A plain guide to Al Hegaz Street in Hurghada, near Al Salam Road and Al Nasr Street: what is there and what to check before choosing it.