Monday, March 31, 2008

DIVING INFO FOR HURHADA, EGYPT, RED SEA



DIVING INFORMATION FOR HURGHADA, EGYPT

Number Of Dive Sites
Amazing choice of dive sites. (Over 30). Many sheltered. Most are within 30 minutes to an hour boat ride from the resort.
Diving Season
June – August
Visability
20 - 60 metres, 30 – 40 metres on average
Marine Life
Massive abundance of marine life. Has been described as the worlds most accessible tropical marine aquarium. Dolphins, tuna, groupers, clownfish, lionfish, jacks, turtles, dolphins, reef sharks, leopard sharks, eagle rays. For wreck divers, the world renowned Abu Nuhas is a must see.
Dive Skill
All levels from PADI open water, learners and beginners catered for.
Diving Schools
Yes - qualified by PADI, BSAC and CMAS
Equipment Hire
Equipment hire available.
Cost Of Diving
3 days diving approx £85 4 days diving approx £115 5 days diving approx £130 Prices are per person per day, including 2 dives per day, guide, use of tanks, weight belt and weights
Additional Dive Information
Liveaboard options available.

PEARL VISTA, Hurghada, Egypt



DETAILED INFORMATION

Pearl Vista Beach Apartments are only 150 metres away from pearl white, sandy beaches. Pearl Vista consists of 162 gated, European-styled terraced apartments with communal tropical gardens, swimming pools and pool bar. The complex will provide year-round services. These include maintenance, gardening and laundry services.
The ground floor will house private facilities including a fully-equipped gymnasium, games room and Internet cafe/business centre. Egypt is a land of ancient civilizations and monumental historical sites. Its history, that spans over 7,000 years, makes it one of the oldest vacation spots in the world. Early Greeks, Romans and others journeyed here for leisure and to marvel at the wonders of mankind’s earliest triumphs. A mystical land bustling with life, sound and visual beauty, Egypt is not just the place for visiting pyramids, monuments and temples, but also a country that offers the perfect climate with brilliant sunshine all year round.
The ancient Egyptians established a magnificent and enduring civilization whose achievements have captured the imagination of the world ever since. Egypt cannot forget its glorious past, which contrasts perfectly with all that modern Egypt has to offer - scuba diving in the Red Sea, fine sandy beaches, exclusive nightspots, romantic Nile cruises, 5-star accommodations and a varied and exotic cuisine — making this country a truly unique and fascinating place to visit. Known as one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Red Sea is a truly exotic and fascinating natural seascape environment. Its crystal blue surface and oasis of living creatures, reefs and coral formations make it one of the world’s most highly sought after diving locations. Hurghada provides a gateway to the Red Sea’s prime diving sites and is unique in offering access to many uninhabited offshore reefs and islands, allowing a myriad of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, scuba and free diving.
The warm waters are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs that may also be observed through glass-bottom boats or submarines. There are also many other excellent sport facilities enjoyed by visitors such as:
• Kite surfing
• Deep-sea fishing
• Windsurfing
• Swimming with dolphins
• Sailing • Jeep adventures
• Boat trips on the Red Sea at dusk A great investment opportunity by the shores of the Red Sea.