The Red Sea area in the Arab Republic to Egypt is one of the most popular tourist areas thanks to the sandy beaches stretching for many miles apart with stunning coral reefs and fish life under water, making it one of the top dive destinations in the world. Red Sea is also distinctive sun and sand tourist destinations, as well as along the eastern desert across this region, dotted with the remnants of Egypt Romania early Christian eras. Accept a lot of visitors seeking sun, sea and beach, as well as to explore a lot of charming nature.
About Red Sea
Red Sea (as well as Erythraean Sea), is the entrance to the sea water in the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. The connection to the ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. In the north, there is the Sinai and the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez Island. The Red Sea is the Sea Rift which is part of the Great Rift Valley. Of the Red Sea area of about approximately 438,000 km 2 (169,100 mi 2). It is about 2250 km (1398 miles) in length and at its widest point, up to 355 km (220.6 miles). Maximum depth of up to 2211 meters (7254 feet) on average, the central trench, with an average depth of 490 meters (1608 feet). However, there are also extensive shallow shelves with marine life and coral reefs. Sea is home to more than 1000 species of invertebrate species, there are 200 species of hard and soft corals.
Red Sea (as well as Erythraean Sea), is the entrance to the sea water in the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. The connection to the ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. In the north, there is the Sinai and the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez Island. The Red Sea is the Sea Rift which is part of the Great Rift Valley. Of the Red Sea area of about approximately 438,000 km 2 (169,100 mi 2). It is about 2250 km (1398 miles) in length and at its widest point, up to 355 km (220.6 miles). Maximum depth of up to 2211 meters (7254 feet) on average, the central trench, with an average depth of 490 meters (1608 feet). However, there are also extensive shallow shelves with marine life and coral reefs. Sea is home to more than 1000 species of invertebrate species, there are 200 species of hard and soft corals.
Oceanography
Red Sea is located between the arid desert and semi-desert land. Systems are being developed as the best coral reefs along the Red Sea because of the large depths, with efficient water distribution pattern. Red Sea water is the mass of water exchanges with the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean through the Gulf of Aden. These physical factors reduce the impact of high salinity caused by evaporation in the north and hot water is relatively in the south.
Red Sea is located between the arid desert and semi-desert land. Systems are being developed as the best coral reefs along the Red Sea because of the large depths, with efficient water distribution pattern. Red Sea water is the mass of water exchanges with the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean through the Gulf of Aden. These physical factors reduce the impact of high salinity caused by evaporation in the north and hot water is relatively in the south.
the climate
Going through the Red Sea climate Bmosmen. Monsoon North South West monsoon. Monsoon is caused by differential heating between land and sea. Surface temperature and salinity is very high, making it one of the warmest and saltier sea water in the world. The average temperature of the surface waters of the Red Sea temperature during the summer is about 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit) in the north up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in the south, with only about 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) during the difference in months winter . Average temperature of 22 ° C (72 ° F). Temperature and visibility is still good, and that up to about 200 meters (656 feet). It is known that sea distinctive strong winds and local currents that can not be predicted.
Going through the Red Sea climate Bmosmen. Monsoon North South West monsoon. Monsoon is caused by differential heating between land and sea. Surface temperature and salinity is very high, making it one of the warmest and saltier sea water in the world. The average temperature of the surface waters of the Red Sea temperature during the summer is about 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit) in the north up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in the south, with only about 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) during the difference in months winter . Average temperature of 22 ° C (72 ° F). Temperature and visibility is still good, and that up to about 200 meters (656 feet). It is known that sea distinctive strong winds and local currents that can not be predicted.
Rain falling on the Red Sea is very low and the coast, with an average of 0.06 meters (2.36 in) per year. The rain is not the main source of fresh water.
There is a significant increase in high evaporation in the Red Sea and
up to 205 cm per year with high salinity with the seasonal variation of
the minimum.
Mission of the Sudan and Eritrea confirmed that they found the degrees
of surface water temperatures up to 28 degrees Celsius in winter and up
to 34 degrees Celsius in the summer, and although the extreme heat
affected coral reef health of a lot of fish life, but that plans are
being made to use samples of these corals to adapt to the heat of algae
that coexist to save coral reefs white from this place.
the current
Vary the temporal and spatial trends in the Red Sea and up to 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) by the wind. During the summer, the speed of the surface water in a southerly direction towards the 15-20 cm / sec (6-8 in / sec), while in winter the flow is reversed, leading to the flow of water from the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. Generally, the speed of tidal stream and islands between 50-60 cm / sec (20 to 23.6 in / sec) a maximum of 1 m / s (3.3 ft / sec) at the mouth of Lake Kharrar. However, the current group of north-east and north along the Saudi coast 8-29 cm / sec (3 to 11.4 in / sec).
Vary the temporal and spatial trends in the Red Sea and up to 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) by the wind. During the summer, the speed of the surface water in a southerly direction towards the 15-20 cm / sec (6-8 in / sec), while in winter the flow is reversed, leading to the flow of water from the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. Generally, the speed of tidal stream and islands between 50-60 cm / sec (20 to 23.6 in / sec) a maximum of 1 m / s (3.3 ft / sec) at the mouth of Lake Kharrar. However, the current group of north-east and north along the Saudi coast 8-29 cm / sec (3 to 11.4 in / sec).
Tourism in the Red Sea
It is known that the Red Sea is characterized by its positions entertainment scenic and special diving, such as Ras Mohammed, SS Thistlegorm, Reeve Elphinstone, brothers, Reeve Daedalus Reef, Johann, Rock Island in Egypt and locations of the lesser-known in Sudan such as Sanganeb, Abington, Angarosh people Rumi. It became famous Red Sea diving destinations after Hans Haas campaigns in 1950, and later by Jacques Cousteau. And it includes the famous tourist resorts in El Gouna, Hurghada, Safaga and Marsa Alam, on the western shore of the Red Sea, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba, on the Egyptian side of the Sinai, as well as Aqaba in Jordan and Palestine, known as the Red Sea Riviera region.
It is known that the Red Sea is characterized by its positions entertainment scenic and special diving, such as Ras Mohammed, SS Thistlegorm, Reeve Elphinstone, brothers, Reeve Daedalus Reef, Johann, Rock Island in Egypt and locations of the lesser-known in Sudan such as Sanganeb, Abington, Angarosh people Rumi. It became famous Red Sea diving destinations after Hans Haas campaigns in 1950, and later by Jacques Cousteau. And it includes the famous tourist resorts in El Gouna, Hurghada, Safaga and Marsa Alam, on the western shore of the Red Sea, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba, on the Egyptian side of the Sinai, as well as Aqaba in Jordan and Palestine, known as the Red Sea Riviera region.
Red Sea is a distinctive destination for diving trips and tourist
safari, Baattabara of the most popular destinations on the one hand the
southern Red Sea. It is an attractive tourist sites in the Red Sea:
Monastery of St. Anthony St. Anthony's Monastery
Founded the monastery of St. Anthony by the devotees of Saint Anthony, the father of monasticism, it is this monastery is the oldest monastery in the world. The monastery is located down the cave where the decline in the monastery of St. Anthony to follow the ascetic life of prayer and solitude. Today the monastery is surrounded by thick walls fortified, and erected in the 10th century to defend the monks themselves against any attack from the Bedouin raiders. Inside, there is a palm tree shaded with vast gardens that spread between the caramel-toned mud buildings where the monks live in the monastery. It also features the monastery of St. Anthony frescoes inside the church, which dates back to the 6th century-of Saint Anthony. The interior wall paintings covering the colorful and lively and well-preserved of the saints Copts Astharha among the finest examples of Egyptian art Coptic Christianity.
Location: 254 km in the north of Hurghada
Founded the monastery of St. Anthony by the devotees of Saint Anthony, the father of monasticism, it is this monastery is the oldest monastery in the world. The monastery is located down the cave where the decline in the monastery of St. Anthony to follow the ascetic life of prayer and solitude. Today the monastery is surrounded by thick walls fortified, and erected in the 10th century to defend the monks themselves against any attack from the Bedouin raiders. Inside, there is a palm tree shaded with vast gardens that spread between the caramel-toned mud buildings where the monks live in the monastery. It also features the monastery of St. Anthony frescoes inside the church, which dates back to the 6th century-of Saint Anthony. The interior wall paintings covering the colorful and lively and well-preserved of the saints Copts Astharha among the finest examples of Egyptian art Coptic Christianity.
Location: 254 km in the north of Hurghada
Monastery of St. Paul St. Paul's Monastery
Monastery of St. Paul is much smaller than the monastery of St. Anthony, which honors St. Paul the Hermit. Because the founding of this monastery to at least the 6th century by St. Paul's loving. Featuring the monastery walls thick castle which dates back to the Middle Ages, in addition to the elegance of the buildings of adobe and give the monastery a sense of unique serenity.
Location: 241 km north of Hurghada
Monastery of St. Paul is much smaller than the monastery of St. Anthony, which honors St. Paul the Hermit. Because the founding of this monastery to at least the 6th century by St. Paul's loving. Featuring the monastery walls thick castle which dates back to the Middle Ages, in addition to the elegance of the buildings of adobe and give the monastery a sense of unique serenity.
Location: 241 km north of Hurghada
Al Short Al-Quseir
Al Short is one of the attractive areas in the Red Sea, which focuses on fun calm in the Red Sea area. Short is one of the cities which dates back to the medieval period, and is characterized by its ability in the short unique coral architecture with distinctive buildings maintain their colors mashrabiya (poetry) attractive, as well as views of the windows and doors painted.
Location: 146 km south of Hurghada
Al Short is one of the attractive areas in the Red Sea, which focuses on fun calm in the Red Sea area. Short is one of the cities which dates back to the medieval period, and is characterized by its ability in the short unique coral architecture with distinctive buildings maintain their colors mashrabiya (poetry) attractive, as well as views of the windows and doors painted.
Location: 146 km south of Hurghada
Hurghada Hurghada
Hurghada is one of Egypt's provinces distinctive presence of the oldest resorts, which feature magnificent dive sites offshore. After that was a small Bedouin settlement, it turned out to be a bustling city that stretches across the Red Sea coast be. Thousands of European tourists to come to Hurghada to enjoy the sunshine during the winter.
Hurghada is one of Egypt's provinces distinctive presence of the oldest resorts, which feature magnificent dive sites offshore. After that was a small Bedouin settlement, it turned out to be a bustling city that stretches across the Red Sea coast be. Thousands of European tourists to come to Hurghada to enjoy the sunshine during the winter.
El Gouna El-Gouna
El Gouna is located just north of the city of Hurghada, El Gouna play a significant role for the lovers of tourism in the Red Sea with a focus on luxury resorts and complexes in living. There is a golf course, two marinas, and dozens of medium-range hotels which are fully equipped to provide water sports and sun-soaked relaxation galore. El Gouna is also home to the only cinema Egypt Outdoor (that offer free movies) and Panorama cultural civilization, and there is a copy of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, El Gouna also offers a view of the Multimedia of Egyptian history.
Location: 30 km north of Hurghada
Official website: www.elgouna.com
El Gouna is located just north of the city of Hurghada, El Gouna play a significant role for the lovers of tourism in the Red Sea with a focus on luxury resorts and complexes in living. There is a golf course, two marinas, and dozens of medium-range hotels which are fully equipped to provide water sports and sun-soaked relaxation galore. El Gouna is also home to the only cinema Egypt Outdoor (that offer free movies) and Panorama cultural civilization, and there is a copy of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, El Gouna also offers a view of the Multimedia of Egyptian history.
Location: 30 km north of Hurghada
Official website: www.elgouna.com
Marsa Alam Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam area is a tourist resort located in the far south of Egypt, and extends to the lower region in the south of the country isolated. Marsa Alam is characterized resorts scattered on the coasts. Travelers can spend the holiday with a distinctive Baldoe and enjoy the peace and scuba diving. There is a famous dive sites in Egypt, famous and classified by experienced divers and some of the top divers in the world.
Location: 284 km south of Hurghada
Marsa Alam area is a tourist resort located in the far south of Egypt, and extends to the lower region in the south of the country isolated. Marsa Alam is characterized resorts scattered on the coasts. Travelers can spend the holiday with a distinctive Baldoe and enjoy the peace and scuba diving. There is a famous dive sites in Egypt, famous and classified by experienced divers and some of the top divers in the world.
Location: 284 km south of Hurghada