Port Safaga, also known as Safaga (Egyptian Arabic: سفاجا, ), 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.
