Snorkelling in the Red Sea in Egypt
Lying between Africa and the Middle East, the ancient Red Sea is one of the most popular snorkelling and diving spots in the world. With virtually no seasons as such in the region, the clear, blue waters of the Red Sea are warm enough to swim and snorkel in every day of the year.
Many adventure holiday operators are now featuring the Red Sea in Egypt as a destination for water based activities.
While the most well known Red Sea destination is the busy and hectic tourist resort of Sharm el Sheikh, if you are looking for a slower paced holiday with fewer tourists you could try the lesser-known resort of Marsa Alam 200-kms or so south of Hurghada. Marsa Alam’s southerly location, along with that of El Quseir, is one of the best resorts for snorkelling and scuba diving on the Red Sea with plenty of shallow areas for beginners as well as depth and accessibility for experienced divers.
Most resorts will have snorkelling equipment for hire or you can bring your own. Snorkelling lessons with fully qualified instructors are available at most of the Red Sea resorts.
The selection of fish and coral living in their natural and unspoiled habitat in the Red Sea is absolutely breathtaking, from the distinctive Lion Fish to the Surgeon Fish to the Wrasse and more. See the famed Red Sea Clown fish and other brightly coloured and beautiful marine life typical of the area. Snorkelling in the Red Sea opens up a whole new silent, beautiful and natural world of amazing sea life amidst crystal clear waters.
Outdoor Adventure Activities in Turkey
As a holiday destination, Turkey has it all. It has an ideal climate if you wish to relax and soak up the sun and it has the variety of landscape which makes it ideal if you want to do a range of different things during your stay. As well as the sun and sea, turkey has mountains, lakes and rivers to see. Above all, it has some of the friendliest people, who welcome visitors with open arms.
Turkey has a rich and varied history which also adds to its attraction. Visit Istanbul, Turkey`s cultural capital and you will find a range of architecture which has mixed old and new since Byzantium times. It has ancient city walls, Ottoman mosques and fine churches which represent the many phases of its history.
Bodrum is one of the most popular places for visitors to Turkey. Its Amphitheater and the restored Nyngus Gate, dating back to 364BC plus one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the mausoleum of King Mausolos, blends with the superb beach resorts, fishing villages and deep blue seas to produce a rich and varied holiday destination.
The cosmopolitan sophistication of Marmaris, makes it another favourites destination for tourists. Famous for its yachting community which is based around the marina beautiful bay, the resort still manages to retain much of its charm, especially due to the surrounding breathtaking scenery.
Looking for a bit more adventure from your holiday? Base yourself around some of the popular destinations such as Istanbul, Dalaman, Bodrum and Kas and you will find a huge range of activities to make your holiday much more than a relaxing break on the beach. You will find ballooning activities, kayaking, paragliding and rafting as well as trekking in and around the local mountains. There is also scuba diving as well as a jeep safari, to explore the area, above and below water. If you are considering this type of activity, you need to take the correct equipment and you are likely to need trekking boots, a sunhat, daypack and probably most important water bottle and sun block.
If you prefer wind surfing, you need to check out the resorts of Alcati. Bodrum and Ortakent. You can windsurf for much of the year and at some of the areas dedicated windsurfing clubs, whether you are experienced, or just a beginner you should find that you windsurf better by the time you go home. Equipment is available to hire and there is plenty of tuition available.
Kiteboarding combines air sports and water sports. It is a challenging sport, so you need to be strong. The correct equipment is essential and this can be hired in one of the kite surfing destinations, such as Alcati. With all activity holidays, the correct clothing is essential . It is well worth carrying out some research at one of the top sportswear websites, such as animal clothing, to ensure that you have the correct clothing for the activity you are about to undertake.
