2Try the Aquatic Life in the Red Sea, Egypt

Once a sleepy fishing village, over the last 25 years Hurghada has become a tourist destination. And it was diving – some of the best in Egypt – that put it on the map.

Coral islands and reefs are only a few hours away by boat, while a clutch of further-flung sites can be visited on dive safaris and live-aboards. In the shallows there’s an abundance of marine life, while the deeper waters are home to lurker sharks, giant moray eels and manta rays. Explore the fascinating underwater world on a day trip to Giftun island.

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