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.

The Red Sea History

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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 Location

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.

Amazing Facts about the Red Sea

The Red Sea Facts - The Red Sea Location - Why is It Called The Red Sea

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).

Weather Average of the Red Sea Along the Year

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

Famous Resorts of The Red Sea

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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:

Activities to Do in The Red Sea

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.

Best Egypt Red Sea Holidays

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Red Sea

1Why Is it Called the Red Sea?

There are many theories that would explain how the red sea got its name as the name may signify the seasonal blooms of the red-colored Trichodesmium Erythraeum ( a form of massive cyan bacteria that fix Nitrogen into ammonium which result in the color red). The other theory is that it was mentioned in the Torah as "Yam Suph" which is Hebrew for "Sea Of Reeds" and then translated to Erythra Thalassa which means the Red Sea, the final theory states that the name red refers to the direction South as some Asiatic languages used colors to refer to directions and on many occasions in ancient times the southern sea and the red sea where used interchangeably.

2How the Red Sea Was Formed?

The red sea was formed when the Arabian Peninsula Spilt from the horn of Africa by the movement of the red sea rift more than 30 million years ago. The sea is still widening as in 2005 it grows by 8 m after three weeks of Tectonic activity. After its creation, it transformed into a rich and diverse ecosystem with more than 1200 species of fish, 10% of which are not found anywhere else in the world and 2,000 km (1,240 mi) of coral reefs.

3What's the Different Between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea?

The dead sea is inland saltwater bordered by Jordan to the east and the west bank to the west. It is 9.6 times as salty as the ocean and one of the world's saltiest bodies of water. It attracts the attention of many generations as it was used to create asphalt for Egyptian mummification.

4What Are the Safety Levels in The Red Sea?

The safety and security measures around the resorts are built to keep a close watch on the entire area. Everything in the resort is protected and all aspects of any tour package are highly secure.

5What Makes the Red Sea Location and Coral Reefs Unique?

Because of the unique nature of the red sea of being between arid land, desert, and semi-desert, and because of its efficient circulation pattern and enormous depth led to the reef systems being better developed along the red sea.

6What Is the Most Dangerous Diving in the Red Sea?

One of the most famously dangerous diving spots in the blue hole in Dahab, the thistlegorm wreck within ras Muhammad national park, Elphinstone Reef, and many more magical sites.