Safaga
This Red Sea port town in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, Safaga draws divers to its coral reefs and clear waters, with high-quality dive centres and sites including the shallow reefs at Sharm El Naga nearby. The town is also known for its black sand beaches, said to help treat certain skin and joint conditions, and serves as a ferry hub for crossings to Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season. Phosphate mining and export form the backbone of its economy.
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- Population53,639
- Nearest water from center 12 km7.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
Nearest airports
Safaga: quick answers
Where is Safaga?
Safaga is in Egypt, about 58 km36 miles in a straight line from Hurghada.
How do you get to Safaga?
The nearest airport is Hurghada (HRG), about 1 hr 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Safaga?
The warmest month is August, averaging 32°C90°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is October, with about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Safaga?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 restaurants, 7 cafés and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Safaga?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Makadi Bay and Soma Bay.