The red sea is considered by many to be one of the seven wonders of the underwater life and the home to one of the richest underwater environments on the globe. It is truly the paradise of any traveler as it provides an infinite amount of beauty, culture and pure wonder. Here are all things to know about the red sea:
Across the ages, the red sea has played a key role in creating the wealth and power of the ancient Egyptian civilization due to its geographical importance. The red sea helped in linking different cultures and civilizations together as during Egypt new kingdom (1570-1070 BC) in the reign of Hatshepsut many expeditions and commercial routes in the land of punt were established.
It is also mentioned in the holy book of Torah as a passage of heavenly salvation. Even during the Greco-roman period (332-30 BC), the red sea acted as a means of trade with the ancient kingdoms of India. The red sea acted as a way of communications between the ancient civilizations in order to trade ideas, the latest inventions, and cultural achievements.
The red sea is seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean that lies between Africa and Asia. To the north lies the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez, and to the south is the Bab el Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden.
The red sea is about 2250 km (1398 mi) long and 355 km (220.6 mi) wide and the surface area of 438,000 km2 (169,100 mi2) which makes it the world’s northernmost tropical sea. It has an average depth of 490 m (1.608 ft) and a maximum depth of 3.040 m (9.970 ft).
The climate of the red sea is heavily affected by two monsoons which cause very high surface temperatures and high salinities levels which make it one of the warmest and saltiest bodies of the seawater in the water.
| The Month | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 11°C |
| February | 23°C | 12°C |
| March | 26°C | 15°C |
| April | 30°C | 19°C |
| May | 34°C | 23°C |
| June | 36°C | 26°C |
| July | 37°C | 28°C |
| August | 37°C | 28°C |
| September | 35°C | 25°C |
| October | 32°C | 22°C |
| November | 27°C | 17°C |
| December | 23°C | 13°C |
Due to the hypnotic beauty of this area, The Red Sea riviera was constructed on the eastern coastline along the red sea. Some of the famous city resorts are:
The best activities to do in the red sea is quite countless but the best thing to start with is Watersports like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and many others. The resorts are also filled with many restaurants, cafes, bazaars, sports centers, spas and everything a traveler might need.
The majestic Red Sea is known for its enchanting beauty, warm climate, and sunny sky throughout the year. Witness the fascinating reefs through our Egypt Red Sea holidays and enjoy the best resorts in the Red Sea with complete services and affordable prices. You also have the chance to witness the greatness of the second part of Egypt beauty by discovering the ancient tourist attractions such as the famous pyramids, temples & tombs of Egypt, or simply boarding our Nile cruises and witness the miracles of Luxor and Aswan.
