Red Sea

The Red Sea defines Egypt’s Red Sea region — its long eastern shoreline supports port activity, coastal resorts and communities set between the water and the Eastern Desert. Offshore coral reefs are central to the area’s character, while the Red Sea Hills rise inland above arid wadis and rugged rock. This is also a strategic maritime corridor: since 1869, the Suez Canal has linked the Red Sea with the Mediterranean, giving Egypt a pivotal role in global shipping. Farther south, the coast becomes more remote, with long distances between settlements and a strong dependence on the sea. Browse other webcams across Egypt’s Red Sea coast to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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