Coast Islands in Egypt
- Red Sea islands
- Also, Mediterranean Sea islands
Islands of the Red Sea
- Giftun Islands
- Abu Monkar
- Hamata Islands
- El Ikhwa Islands
- Also, Green Island
- Mukkawar Island
- Pharaoh’s Island
- Sanafir Island
- Shadwan Island
- Tiran Island
- Additionally, Zabargad Island
Giftun Islands
Giftun Islands are located in the Red Sea along the shoreline of Hurghada city , Al-Barhr Al-Ahmar governorate – Egypt. These islands are located approximately 11 kilometres east of the coast of Hurghada. Now, Giftun Island is the most famous one of the Red Sea. And, it is the most important in terms of tourism and environmental activities. It is the only island authorized to welcome marine activities on its territories, among the 39 ones Egypt has. It is noteworthy that those islands comprise part of the marine reserve in the Red Sea with spectacular coral reefs and drop-offs. The Egyptian government declared these Giftun Islands a protected area since 1995.
Islands of the Mediterranean Sea
- Nelson’s Island