Well, right here, of course… in the Red Sea! Welcome! Where could you meet an emperor, step aside for a pretty damsel, and dodge a surgeon’s scalpel? Well, right here, of course… in the Red Sea! Although here, deep blue is the predominant color. Numerous new towns have sprung up around this sea, each promising fresh undersea adventures. There’s the pioneering town of Hurghada, the unforgettable Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, now enjoying its golden age, Safaga, El Gouna with its almost Venetian townscape, and Marsa Alam with its quiet dive camps. The Red Sea can pride itself on a more eco-friendly approach. There are conservation measures  – consequently, divers are now fined if they break the rules. Divers have readily taken these changes on board, and their continued support for the region has turned the Egyptian “aquarium” into one of the finest scuba diving regions in the world. So, don your masks, slip into your flippers, and take the plunge!

With their minor swells, glorious sunshine and winds that regularly reach 30 knots; the Egyptian seas boast perfect conditions for windsurfing in some truly idyllic settings. Whether you're a first-timer or a full-blown fanatic, there are sites and schools everywhere to suit your level of experience. Just a couple of hours from Cairo, Ras Sudr has a growing reputation as one of the world's top windsurfing destinations, with its steady climatic conditions as well as its famous dolphins that frolic beside you in the water. Windsurfing locations: The Bay of Masbat and Moon Beach on the Sinai Peninsula have the best conditions for windsurfing. Dahab and El Tur have some of the best conditions too. Other good spots include Safaga and Hurghada on the mainland Red Sea coast, especially Makadi Bay.

Nothing beats the exhilaration of catching the wind in the sails of your very own felucca. It's the most private, personal way to enjoy Egypt's calm saltwater lakes and seas. Whether on your own or with a few good friends, you can go sailing down almost all of Egypt's major waterways, including the clear, warm Red and Mediterranean seas and the majority of its myriad lakes. Sailing locations: Many of the most popular sailing spots are on the Red Sea coast: Hurghada or El Gouna on the mainland, or Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab on the Sinai Peninsula. There are several specialist sailing schools and rental centers at Sharm and around Alexandria, on the Mediterranean coast.

The Nile does not only have stunning scenery, it is also the natural habitat for some of the biggest freshwater fish in the world and is famous for its gargantuan, 200 pound perch. From Lake Nasser's tiger fish and vundi catfish to Lake Tilapia's bread and butter fish, there are endless places to cast off for your catch of the dayAs well as it's freshwater lakes and rivers, the salty Red Sea is teeming with big game. Every year, Hurghada plays host to an international fishing tournament, attracting off season fisherman from all over the world, in search of their own prize specimens.

With new marinas springing up all over the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt's quickly growing into a major regional hub for yachting. So if a cramped felucca or crowded cruise aren't quite your scene, you can yacht your way down the Nile, the Red Sea or the Mediterranean in full-blown, five-star luxury. Whether you're after a single day trip or several days of rest and relaxation, there are flexible itineraries enabling you to plan your time as you wish. Yachting locations : The best places for yachting are on the Red Sea. Yachts are available in Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab on the Sinai Peninsula. Hurghada and El Gouna are also great spots if you are on the mainland. And there are other locations all along the Mediterranean coast and along the Nile.

Egypt's underwater seascapes of Technicolor coral reefs and tropical fish are seen at their best close-up, but you don't have to be a diver to sample the spectacular view. Snorkeling is a safe, simple alternative if diving is a bit too daunting. You don't need bulky equipment or much instruction and you can go virtually anywhere Snorkeling locations: You can go snorkeling almost anywhere you find a hospitable stretch of water. All the best views are along the Red Sea coast, in Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab on the Sinai Peninsula or Hurghada and El Gouna on the mainland.

The Mediterranean offers stunning azure water and you'll find Egyptians flocking to its beautiful beaches. Along the coastline between Sallum and Alexandria you can still find quiet places such as Sidi Abdel Rahman, an non spoilt beauty spot west of El Alamein.If diving in turquoise waters and discovering exotic creatures of the deep is your goal, choose the Red Sea Coast. It stretches for more than 800 km from Suez in the north to the village of Shalatein, near the border of Sudan.