Egypt's Red Sea coast runs form the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral rich red mountain ranges has inspired the mariners of antiquity to name the sea Mare Rostrum, or the Red Sea.

Hermits, seeking seclusion founded early Christian monasteries here, sharing the wilderness with camel trading Bedouin tribes. Today, the crags and limestone wadis of the Eastern Desert remain relatively unexplored, home to herds of ibex and gazelle. But the Red Sea itself, dotted with coral reefs, fringed by ancient ports, teeming with underwater life, has a rich maritime history which stretches back to Pharaonic times.

Today, the ancient ports are better known as some of the best diving and fishing resorts the world. Sunbathers relax on white sand beaches, or find shade in the mangrove lagoons that line the coast.

The underwater wonder of the Red Sea remains a living tapestry of vibrant corals and exotic fish, waiting for you to discover its secrets.

Egypt's Red Sea Governorate Consists of Several cities that share the same fantasy and magnificence.