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- Makadi Bay
Makadi Bay
A relatively new purpose-built holiday beach resort, Makadi Bay
is situated just 19 miles (30km) south of Hurghada along the Red
Sea Riviera. This up-and-coming resort is centred on a shopping and
restaurant area, which is linked to a chain of hotels strung along
the beach. Ideally suited to young families on holiday, Makadi Bay
is known for its beaches, clear water, coral reefs and quality
hotels that provide a perfect location for relaxation and comfort.
The bay offers superb snorkelling and diving opportunities, and
most hotels offer a variety of other watersports, as well as
facilities to keep the whole family entertained, like golf,
volleyball and tennis, luxurious spas and a host of amenities for
children. Excursions into the surrounding area are an ideal way to
explore the historical sites and natural beauty nearby, while the
city of Hurghada caters to those looking for a more exciting
nightlife and a chance to experience a 'real' Egyptian town.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.