Some places in Egypt are definitely better known than others, such as Sharm el Sheikh for example. But lesser known places are also well worth a visit in many cases, as they can often show you a more interesting and authentic side of Egypt. A good example of this is El Quseir.

You will sometimes see El Quseir written as Al Quseir so if you are looking for information on the area it might be worth looking for both names. One thing is certain though – you shouldn’t have any trouble looking for accommodation for your stay in the area, as there is plenty to choose from. El Quseir is the kind of place you would come to if you want to get a more authentic taste of Egypt. Many people say it has that real small town feel, instead of simply appearing as a large Egyptian resort. It may not be to everyone’s tastes but it will certainly be worth thinking about if you want somewhere a little unusual to visit.

One thing to remember is that there is plenty to do in El Quseir. For instance if scuba diving is one of your favourite pastimes you can look forward to having a dip in the Red Sea right here. You can of course take the popular path of relaxing by the sea too, so you have every opportunity to have a relaxing holiday here.

One of the more popular things people get up to in El Quseir is to explore all the heritage that the venue has to offer. There is a lot of Egyptian history here and you can get a much better idea of how the area looked in the past, simply by visiting many of the historic sites you will find locally. The area has an Ottoman fortress which dates from the 16th century, and it is certainly the building that most tourists will make the effort to see while they are in the area.

Whatever you decide to see or do in El Quseir, you may be glad you decided to stay somewhere a bit different from the norm.