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Safaga
Port Safaga, also known as Safaga, is a town in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53km south of Hurghada. This small port is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses, including the Safaga Hotel, with a capacity of 48 rooms (126 beds).Having numerous phosphate mines, it is regarded as the phosphates export center. A paved road of 164km connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt.This port is also a gateway for Duba port to some pilgrims or travelers to Arabia, by ferries.HistorySafaga was a marine port connected by a regular cruise shuttle service line. The port town was founded between 282 BC and 268 BC, originally called Philotera (Φιλοτέρα) by the Greek Egyptian Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus, who named the town in honor of his deceased sister. Safaga City is considered one of the most important therapeutic tourist centres, as special medical researches have proved the potential of attracting international tourism to Safaga.OverviewThe resort is known for its unpolluted atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs which have acquired specific characteristics for remedy of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.Make the most of your holiday in Safaga by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Egypt online trip planner.
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