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Information about Safaga
Trip Preparation
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Entry/VisaTo visit Egypt a visa is required. You can obtain this directly upon arrival at the airport. This visa is valid for 30 days without further extension, and costs about 18€. Remember to always have copies of your passport or ID card with you.
Vaccines
No vaccinations are required. However your usual vaccines should be up-to-date. The hepatitis A vaccine is essential.
Climate
Autumn (late September to late November) is the ideal time, during this time it is neither too hot nor too cold. Temperatures range between 25 and 35 ° C.Winter begins in mid-December and ends in late February with ranging temperature between 8 and 20 degrees. In areas such as Luxor and Aswan, it is sunny all year round.Spring does not last long (March-April). During this season it gets very windy and khamsin (wind sands) occur.Summer temperatures rise up to 35 ° C. It is best to go travelling and exploring in the early morning when it is still a little cooler than late during the day. At Aswan and Nubia the temperature can rise up to 50 ° C.
Currency
The currency in Safaga is the Egyptian pound (LE abridged). 1Egyptian pound is about 13 euros.
Language
The spoken language in Safaga is Egyptian Arabic
Country and People
Customs / Culture / Traditions
Safaga itself is a relatively young city - especially when it comes to the newer hotels and catering facilities. Due to Safaga being a more touristic area there is less Egyptian history however you can explore the history in locations surrounding Safaga. Historically, this area originally belonged to the Bedouin tribes.
The Egyptians do not like silence, you will constantly hear car horns, the shouts of waiters and people in the streets being generally loud. Despite this the inhabitants of Safaga here are very friendly especially towards toursits.
Safaga itself is a relatively young city - especially when it comes to the newer hotels and catering facilities. Due to Safaga being a more touristic area there is less Egyptian history however you can explore the history in locations surrounding Safaga. Historically, this area originally belonged to the Bedouin tribes.
The Egyptians do not like silence, you will constantly hear car horns, the shouts of waiters and people in the streets being generally loud. Despite this the inhabitants of Safaga here are very friendly especially towards toursits.
Getting Around
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Airports / Car rentalTo get to Safaga the nearest airport is in Hurghada which is located about 60 km away from Safaga. This is one of the largest airports (HRG) in Egypt. The airport is located 5 km from the city El Dahar. At the airport it is possible to rent a car. The following car companies are available: Avis, Hertz, Europcar.
Public transport
The easiest way to get to Safaga is to either hire a local mini bus which you can hire on spot or to take a taxi. When taking a taxi it is recommended to arrange a fixed price with the driver prior to the taxi ride. The taxis and mini buses are located outside the airport so it is not hard to find them.
Taxis / Infrastructure
It is very easy to find a taxi anywhere in Safaga. You can either order a taxi at the hotel reception or simply go towards the street where taxis will constantly drive by. It is recommended and common to bargain with the taxi driver and fix a price before taking of.
Discover and Enjoy
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Culinary SpecialitiesThe local cuisine in Safaga consists mainly of large quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables. A local specialty which is a very popular dish amongst locals and tourists is called “ful” which consists of fava bean paste with olive oil, lemon and salt and pepper.
Lifestyle
Most of the time locals and tourists spend their days by the pool or on the beach. Due to the hot temperature in Safaga it is difficult to have an extremely active lifestyle therefore people spend most of the time in the water and doing water sports. Despite the growing popularity, Safaga has not yet adjusted to the touristic nature. The nightlife in Safaga is limited to a few pubs and events in hotels, which are not very crowded resorts.
Sights
Safaga is best known for its excellent diving spots. It is possible to also do many other water sports such as windsurfing, kite surfing especially on the windy days and scuba diving where you can see the beautiful coral reefs. It is also possible to go walking /taking hikes where you can explore the picturesque landscape of the desert mountains.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in Safaga
Very pleasant hotel complex, more than 3, 5 Stars!
Hotel Sol Y Mar Paradise Beach in Safaga, Hurghada/Safaga
the hotel is has a offering a clear view size I think 250 rooms or bungalows. Everything makes a very well maintained impression. Certainly you will find it here and there some things the in need of renovation are, the overall impression was for us however very positive. We booked half-board, on the second day we have decided on all inclusive to change and did not regret it. Many guests from Germany, Russia, Switzerland and 1a 90 years everything was there.
Simply, small but clean!
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in February 12
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Daniel, Age 31-35, Family
Read 764 times - 100% helpful
A hotel that already getting old is. I believe from the year 1996 the maintenance one could put more effort. A with a lot of money renovated entrance hall. The money you could have been in my opinion at other Body better set in. Of the 4 stars, 2 already their corners lost. That has me but that didn't bother us. To the meal and to the sheep I do not need to golden Taps. Important, the bed was absolutely okay. The complex I would be medium-sized. The staff are around cleanliness hard-working, ... Read more
in February 12
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Thomas, Age 46-50, Solo/single
Read 214 times
breaded, fried, faschiert, goulash, Deckenparty
Hotel Club Magic Life Kalawy Imperial in Safaga, Hurghada/Safaga
the complex is really big, in February were about 500 tourist present. Mostly Austrians, German, Dutch, Belgians isolated also Russians in the hotel, all age categories were represented. There are only Al you need a wristband. Cleanliness was all right, only the cleanliness in the toilets left anytime again to desire.
rooms are normal large with air-conditioning equipped, the bathroom quite large everything not new anymore, a TV occasional you can ZDF only black white see, telephone, free saf... Read more
in February 12
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Christel, Age 61-65, Couple
Read 754 times - 75% helpful
relatively small area with a hotel complex and lying off Bungaloweinheiten, the wonderful with Bougainvillien trees. Everything was perfectly clean-service left nothing to be desired. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Quiet family hotel partly. A surfer or kite surfer, some nice Russian families, otherwise much retirees, some traveling alone.
I was in one of the bungalows, direct at the beach with a view of the sea accommodated.
everything was already a bit older, but comfortable, c... Read more
in February 12
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Angelika, Age 56-60, Solo/single
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The five star hotel magic life kalawy, 90 kilometer from the airport Hurghada behind the small place Safaga.
the transfer takes about 1a and a half hours. The hotel complex consists of the main building, 14 dreistöckigen auxiliary buildings with about 530 rooms.
in our day were mainly Austrians, German, Dutch and Russians in the hotel. Before the hotel complex a long jetty went into turquoise sea, by wonderful snorkeling can. Clown fish, Müränen, Napoleon fish... Dreamlike.
the hotel is for e... Read more
in February 12
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Steffi, Age 19-25, Family
Read 952 times - 87% helpful
