Soma Bay

Soma Bay is a gleaming, modern, upscale resort town located less than an hour from Hurghada International Airport. The self-contained resort is totally surrounded by the sea and is widely recognized for having lovely sunshine 365 days a year. It's no surprise that it's quickly becoming popular with European tourists eager to escape the chilly winters by soaking up the sun on the Red Sea.

Soma Bay has been rapidly developing; the region exudes luxury and wealth, with exclusive resorts and pricey cafés. The reefs close off shore are among the best in the world, making it an ideal spot for scuba divers and watersports enthusiasts.

It's no surprise that the once-desert peninsula, which was once controlled by the Egyptian military, is enjoying such rapid growth.

Location: Hurghada