The Red Sea Riviera is a destination that offers endless options for tourists and locals. It's a place where you can explore nature, have fun, indulge in water activities, relax in the numerous spas and discover the Coptic, Islamic, modern and ancient Egypt.
December is a winter month in Egypt, but the air temperature don't go under 18⁰C. The normal temperature for the month and for the region is 22⁰C, but in the warmer years it can also get to 25⁰C. There are only 7 hours of sunshine in December and the water temperature, 19⁰C, doesn't allow tourists to swim anymore. The wind speed is roughly 18 km/h. Even though the tourists cannot practice water sports or other summer activities, December in The Red Sea offers them the opportunity to spend the holidays in a warm and friendly place.
A 4 star hotel might be all that you want for the end of the year. The Fanadir Hotel El Gouna in Hurghada is a stylish resort that offers numerous services to its guests. The rooms are spacious and bright and they have plush beds and dark wood furniture. From the private balconies, the residents can admire the marina or pool views. Moreover, the hotel is located close to the Aladdin casino and a golf course.
If you want to take dinner in a restaurant overlooking the Red Sea, then you should go for Restaurant Marianne. This is one of the best eateries in the region. It serves tasty seafood dishes that cost between £15 and £50.
The Coptic or Orthodox population in The Red Sea celebrates Christmas and the New Year in January. Thus, there are no special celebrations in December. Still, some of the resorts on the Red Sea Coast organize special parties and events on Christmas Day and New Year's Day so as to attract international guests.
