Stretching approximately 36km along the Red Sea coastline and divided into 3 parts from the older district of El Dahar (Downtown), its city center of Sekalla and its most modern district of El Memsha (Village Road) Hurghada has become a popular destination for local and international tourists alike. With it's dramatic scenery both on land and underwater, Hurghada offers a wide range of activities. Boasting one of the finest reefs in the world, snorkeling and scuba-diving are among the most popular attractions for holidaymakers. Other poular activities include quad-biking and camel riding across the Sahara desert, Glass bottom boat tours over the reefs, boat rides to the Gifton Islands or Shopping in Sekalla or the older, more traditional El Dahar (Downtown) Bazaar.