Some of the most important sites in Christianity’s early evolution lie in the Red Sea coast's northern barren mountains. Venture south of brashly loud and proud Hurghada and you’ll not only find some of Egypt’s best diving but also the epic, wild expanse of the Eastern Desert. Criss-crossed by trade routes dating back to the far reaches of prehistory, and scattered with ancient rock art and lonely ruins, this little-visited area is a desert-adventurer’s dream.
Back on the ‘Red Sea Riviera’, famous (or infamous, depending on your view) for being a bargain bonanza of cheap package holidays, overdevelopment has pockmarked the coastline deeply, leaving a trail of megaresorts and half-finished hotels in its wake. Dig a little deeper into this region, though, and the Red Sea may just surprise you.
