Who has not heard of the famous pyramids, sphinx, Luxor? Who were not fascinated by the legends about the treasures of Tutankhamun and the heritage of the ancient priests? Perhaps, even schoolchildren possess information about Egypt, and if you ask them about what kind of seas are washed by Egypt, they will answer right there - Red!
It is true, but not all. In fact, Egypt is washed by two seas - in the north Mediterranean, and in the east - Red. To swim in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, you need to go to Alexandria.
Egypt is also popular among tourists for its resorts. Do you know what sea in Egypt Hurghada, Sharm al-Sheikh and Taba are warmly offering bathing to their tourists? Of course, the sea, saturated with rich marine flora and fauna, is always warm and calm.
The Red Sea is part of the Indian Ocean. Its length is about 1000 km, it is located between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa. Not a single river flows into the sea; it is not replenished with fresh waters. The absence of river flows carrying silt and sand ensures a clean reservoir. Is the sea cold or warm in Egypt? Of course, it is comfortable for swimming all year round: in winter, the temperature is kept within +21, and in summer it reaches +27 degrees.
The name of the sea comes from the color of algae, which during the flowering period turns the water red. A more romantic legend about the origin of the name dates back to biblical times. When the waters dispersed before Moses and his flock, when passing from Egypt to Israel, people went along the rocky bottom. Then many Jews died, staining the water red.
Fans of the deep sea know about the sea in Egypt. The rich world of marine life, coral reefs, various species of algae - this wealth of water attracts adventure seekers from around the world.
The coral colony is most impressive. These animals are unique - they collect calcium carbonate from water, from which they build their colonies. Microorganisms are active at night, during the day they sleep, hiding in holes. If you go down under water at night, the richness of the color gamut is revealed in all its glory at the hour when the corals go out to “hunt”. Red, yellow, blue, purple, round, flat - of various sizes and shapes.
The south of the sea is rich in underwater fauna. Here there are swordfish, sailfish , barracudas, "bats", blue "jubiles". At the bottom you can see starfish, stingrays, echinoderms, sea cucumbers. For those who choose a boat trip, a meeting with dolphins and huge turtles is guaranteed. Turtles reach a size of one and a half meters along the length of the shell, some of them weigh 500-600 kg.
For families with children, the question is what kind of sea in Egypt - with a sandy bottom or a coral?
In Sharm al-Sheikh almost everywhere the bottom is covered with small corals, so it is recommended to wear special shoes before entering the water. The entrance to the sea in the resort of Hurghada is sandy, so it is an ideal place for bathing children.
After a vacation in a welcoming Arab country, the question of which is the most beautiful sea in Egypt, the only answer is Red. Egypt will not leave indifferent any tourist, will give a lot of impressions, charge with positive and cheerfulness.