Sahl Hasheesh

 tourism, resort

Sahl Hasheesh (Arabic: سهل حشيش‎ Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈsæhle ħæˈʃiːʃ], "Plain of Grass") is a tourist resort destination located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, approximately 18 km south of Hurghada International Airport. The resort is nestled in the spectacular surrounds of the Sahl Hasheesh Bay, with a 12.5 km coastline, 9 km of which is swimmable, providing one of the longest stretches of swimmable beach on the Egyptian Red Sea coast. The land elevation rises gently, providing the area with expansive views of the Bay.

The resort contains a mix of beachfront hotels, holiday apartments, villas and retail/commercial development. The largest operating developments include Dessole Pyramisa, Azzura, Tropitel, Premier Le Reve and Baron Palace. There are two 18-hole golf courses under construction, as well as several hotel, residential and commercial developments.

The Sahl Hasheesh Bay is home to a number offshore islands and coral reefs with excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities. The nearby Abu Hasheesh Island is a local protectorate containing a thriving community of marine life.

Other attractions at Sahl Hasheesh include the central ‘Old Town’ for shopping and dining, horse riding, walking along the beach boardwalk, the Arrivals Piazza, the ‘Sunken City’ (an artificial reef for diving and snorkeling), and the Pharaonic Entry Gate

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