Safaga

Safaga is a Red Sea port and resort town about 65 km south of Hurghada, with a distinctive dual identity: it is one of Egypt's key commercial ports, exporting phosphate ore since 1911 and serving as a ferry gateway for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and other travelers crossing to Duba, Yanbu, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. It is also known for its black sand beaches, whose high mineral (including low-level radioactive) content has long been promoted for therapeutic treatment of psoriasis and joint conditions, and for strong, reliable winds that made it a windsurfing destination — it hosted the Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships in 1993.

By Plane

Via Hurghada International Airport (HRG), the nearest major airport.

By Boat

Safaga's port has passenger ferry service to Saudi Arabia (Duba/Jeddah), used heavily by Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

By Car / Road

Safaga sits on the Red Sea coastal road, south of Hurghada.

The black sand beaches and Safaga's commercial/pilgrim port are the town's distinguishing features.

Windsurfing (thanks to Safaga's steady winds) and diving on nearby reefs are the main visitor activities; the black sand is also promoted for therapeutic sand baths.

Hurghada to the north and Marsa Alam to the south along the Red Sea coast.