Red Sea Governorate

Red Sea Governorate is an administrative region in southeastern Egypt that stretches between the Nile Valley and the Red Sea coast. The territory includes major resort towns and quieter areas with desert landscapes, coral reefs, and smaller settlements along the shore.

The region began as scattered fishing villages and trading posts until Hurghada's development in the 1980s sparked large-scale tourism growth. Subsequent decades brought rapid resort construction and infrastructure improvements that reshaped the coast.

Local communities have woven fishing traditions into daily life along the coast, even as major resort towns grow around them. The way people use the waterfront shows both old maritime customs and newer resort culture side by side.

International airports in Hurghada and Marsa Alam offer direct flights to European and Middle Eastern destinations. Visitors should plan around cooler months from October to April and be prepared for long driving distances between coastal towns.

Ras Gharib is a major oil production area visible from shore through offshore drilling platforms that dot the waters. This industrial presence sits alongside tourist zones, showing how the region balances different economic activities.

Location: Egypt

Capital city: Hurghada

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Shares border with: Suez Governorate, Giza Governorate, Beni Suef Governorate, Minya Governorate, Asyut Governorate, Sohag Governorate, Qena Governorate, Aswan Governorate, Southern Red Sea Region

Website: http://redsea.gov.eg

GPS coordinates: 25.53361,33.43833

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26