Description El Kuzeyr, Egypt

To the south of Hurghada is the resort of El Kuzeyr, which is one of the pearls in a beautiful necklace Red Sea resorts of Egypt. Landscaped comfortable hotel, built in Arabic style, sandy beaches, the beauty of coral reefs - all this at this resort attracts diving enthusiasts and ordinary tourists who seek solitude. El Kuzeyr - a real mecca for divers.

Resort El Kuzeyr located approximately 60 km from Safaga and 135 kilometers from Hurghada.

The name of the resort of El Kuzeyr "in Arabic means" a smaller version of the palace ", ie small palace.

As you know, El Kuzeyr took a long way from the main industrial city with phosphate mines to the luxurious resort. Phosphate mining is now closed and the local population engaged mostly in the tourism sector.

Archaeological findings indicate that as early as 7 millennium BC in present day El Kuzeyra there was a settlement of people. In the caves, located off the coast of the Red Sea, not far from El Kuzeyra, found objects and tools made the culture of the Stone Age. This ancient stone axes, knives, arrowheads, made of granite, and rock paintings in caves.

In the 15 century El Kuzeyr been a trading hub between the Middle East and India, as well as trans-shipment point for pilgrims on the way from North Africa.

From the ordinary Egyptian town of El Kuzeyr into a quiet resort with beautiful sandy beaches, clear sea water and luxury on the beauty of coral reefs.