Happy TravellerWelcome to El Qoseir, a historic city located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. With a history spanning over 5,000 years, El Qoseir was once known as Myos Hormos during the Ptolemaic era and served as the endpoint of the Wadi Hammamat trail, an important route connecting Egypt and the Red Sea. Today, El Qoseir is a bustling city with a population of around 50,000.
One of the main attractions of El Qoseir is its climate. Classified as hot desert (BWh) by the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system, the city experiences hot summers and warm winters. However, winter night temperatures in El Qoseir are the warmest of any other cities and resorts in Egypt, along with those of Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh. Additionally, El Qoseir, along with Port Said, Ras El Bar, Baltim, Damietta, and Alexandria, has the least temperature variation. Rain is very rare, as in most of Egypt, and seasonal variation is small, comparable to Marsa Alam. However, El Qoseir’s summer days are cooler than similar more northern areas at the Red Sea, like Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. The highest recorded temperature was 46 °C (115 °F), recorded on July 12, 1983, while the coldest recorded temperature was 1 °C (34 °F), recorded on January 6, 1976.
El Qoseir is located 138 kilometers south of Hurghada, 130 km north of Marsa Alam, and 68 km north of the Marsa Alam International Airport. The city is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the Red Sea Riviera, with Hurghada and Marsa Alam being nearby.
In El Qoseir, visitors can explore the city’s rich history by visiting the ancient ruins of Myos Hormos and the Ottoman fort, which was built in the 16th century. The city also offers a variety of water activities, including snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea. Visitors can also enjoy the local cuisine, which includes fresh seafood and traditional Egyptian dishes.
Come and experience the beauty and history of El Qoseir, a hidden gem on the Red Sea coast of Egypt.
