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Things to see in Safaga (Egypt): 12 places and when to go
Safaga is a town in Egypt, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Diving (10), Beaches (4), With kids (1). The best known are Cannon Reef and Spit Reef. In June there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Egypt · 26.7337, 33.9333
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Also possible
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- HRG Hurghada, 51 km as the crow flies
What to see in Safaga
The places in and around Safaga, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cannon ReefReef in Egypt10 km
- Spit ReefReef in Egypt8.0 km
- Dimensions Bleues-DucksDive site7.2 km
- Diving Medicine CenterDive site2.6 km
- Freedom DiversDive site3.7 km
- Middle ReefReef17 km
- NemoDive site3.7 km
- Orca Dive Club SafagaDive site6.7 km
- Serenity Ross ParkWith kids26 km
- Sharm el-Nâqa, Sharm al NaqaDive site19 km
- Steigenberger Resort Ras SomaBeaches15 km
- Volkert Dive CenterDive site7.0 km
When to go to Safaga
Months when you can visit Safaga: April to May and September to October. Its places do not agree on a single best time, so check each one.
- JanBetter not10:30
- FebBetter not11:05
- MarBetter not11:49
- AprPossible12:38
- MayPossible13:19
- JunBetter not13:40
- JulBetter not13:32
- AugBetter not12:57
- SepPossible12:09
- OctPossible11:21
- NovBetter not10:39
- DecBetter not10:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 20. In April, 2 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Safaga
The nearest main airport is Hurghada International Airport (HRG, Hurghada), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hurghada24 places56 km
- El Gouna5 places83 km
- Sharm El Sheikh8 places131 km
- porto sharm7 places153 km
- Luxor98 places172 km
- El Fanar Street8 places205 km
And all of Egypt, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Safaga?
The best known: Cannon Reef, Spit Reef. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
How do you get to Safaga?
The nearest main airport is Hurghada International Airport (HRG), 51 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Safaga as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- EgyptBefore travelling to Egypt: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa: buy it on arrival at the airport for about 25 dollars in cash, or apply…
- Diving80 places for diving in Egypt, from Blue Hole to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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