This port is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses, including the Safaga Hotel, with a capacity of 48 rooms (126 beds). Having numerous phosphate mines, it is considered phosphates export center. A paved road of 164 km (101 miles) connects Safaga to Qena Northern Egypt.

The port city was known since ancient and medieval times, the goods being brought into the valley of the Nile with camels.

Safaga is also famous for Claudianus Mons - a stone quarry. These fascinating ruins of a Roman settlement is in the desert between the Red Sea and the Nile.

Safaga - absolutely steady nature: sun, unspoiled white beaches, captivating silhouettes of mountains rising as a backdrop ... Nature purest prepared to heal the bodies buried in black sand clean ... clean breeze, used poison souls with unparalleled freshness and serenity to tune ... an ideal destination, offering everything. Located about 53 km south of Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, Safaga is the most famous therapeutic area. Characterized by a unique geographical location, surrounded by mountains and golf, shelters and protects the city from pollution and dust storms damaging ultraviolet rays, making it ideal for visitors.

This encounter natural remedies for diseases such as psoriasis and rheumatism. Therefore, this explains why the first female Pharaoh of Egypt - Queen Hatshepsut (in ancient history is said that he suffered from psoriasis), asked to be buried in black clay, setting the city to be a healing destination since ancient times. Today, Safaga has managed to grow significantly because the merchant is a small port surrounded by an inactive village into a thriving new tourist destination.

The winds have led to its ideal choice as host city of the 1993 World Windsurfing Championships, and it is attracting passionate windsurfers in search of perfect weather. However, broad white beaches of the city, quiet and exceptional islands, attract scuba diving enthusiasts seeking a versatile marine life and dive sites of world class. Finally, accommodation facilities in the city are especially developed to provide visitors with high quality and luxurious accommodation, improved international spa chains visitors to create a peaceful and relaxing stay. So if you are diagnosed with a specific physical illness or simply suffer from the pressures of everyday life and routine stagnant, you have the opportunity to experience an absolute rebirth of body and soul in Safaga, sunny city with a serene nature and qualities exceptional healing.

Relaxation and Spa
Visitors can choose from a variety of therapies and treatment methods available: hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy, wax therapy with sessions starting at a reasonable price ($ 13). So whether you suffer from asthma, bronchitis, muscle pain, stress or tension, the nature of Safaga give guarantees that you return home completely cured. Visitors can enjoy the mineral pools, spas and a relaxing massage while you enjoy the quiet beach.

The wealth of coral reefs in this area offers great opportunities for diving. The tourists are expected to seafront restaurants, cafes and shops. The resort is developing, but still recommend families with children, tourists seeking peace and rest and diving enthusiasts.

Safaga is also a good starting point for a day trip in the Eastern Desert to see the granite quarries of Mons Claudianus, or sightseeing in Luxor, one of the most impressive sights in Egypt, only 220 km (137 miles) away.