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Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: The Ultimate Guide

Sharm El-Sheikh is one of Egypt’s most popular tourist destinations – with good reason – offering visitors a unique combination of relaxation, adventure, and luxury. Sharm is located on the Sinai Peninsula’s southern tip, renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. The city has numerous ancient landmarks, including the 12th-century Monastery of Saint Catherine and the historic Old Town of Sharm El-Maya. 

Sharm is one of the best places to stay in Egypt if you are looking for a base from where you can easily explore the rest of Egypt. Whether you’re looking to explore Egypt’s rich history, enjoy the sun and sea, or relax in style, use this guide to plan your next Sharm El-Sheikh vacation.

Best Known For: Enjoying the Red Sea

Sharm El-Sheikh is world-renowned for its stunning coastline along the Red Sea. The warm waters of the Red Sea are home to a diverse range of marine life, including over a thousand species of fish and hundreds of coral varieties. This makes it a paradise for divers, who can explore the vibrant underwater world and see everything from tiny seahorses to massive whale sharks.

There are plenty of other ways to enjoy the Red Sea in Sharm El-Sheikh. Why not go snorkeling with our by take a glass-bottomed boat excursion, or relax on one of the many beaches, relishing the breathtaking vistas?

Sharm El-Sheikh: Essential Travel Information

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More Things to See in Sharm El-Sheikh

What else is there to do in Sharm El-Sheikh, you ask?

Mount Sinai: Visiting Mount Sinai is an unforgettable experience that should be at the top of any traveler’s list when exploring Sharm El-Sheikh. One of the most popular ways to experience Mount Sinai is by taking a sunrise tour. This guided excursion will have you hiking to the mountain’s summit in the early morning hours, arriving just in time to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the surrounding desert landscape.

Discover the Desert: The rugged desert expanse is just waiting to be explored. We offer an unforgettable two-day camel tour and desert camping experience departing from Sharm El-Sheikh – perfect for exploring the stunning desert landscape.

Saint Catherine Monastery : This ancient relic – dating back to the 6th century – will leave you amazed. Visit the UNESCO site that draws travelers and pilgrims alike.

Where to Stay

Sharm El-Sheikh is filled with luxurious resorts boasting private beaches and top-class amenities. When considering where to stay in Sharm El-Sheikh, there are many popular areas to consider.

Old Town: Sharm El-Maya, also known as the Old Town, is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and experience the traditional way of life in the city.

Na’ama Bay: Located just 3 miles up the coast from Sharm El Maya, Na’ama Bay is known for its beautiful beach. It boasts some of the city’s best hotels, nightlife venues, and restaurants.

Shark’s Bay: Shark’s Bay is known for its many resort hotels and beautiful beaches with views of Tiran Island. Perfect for a relaxing beach vacation with plenty of amenities and activities.

If you’re still feeling spoiled for choice, our Egypt package tours offer an unforgettable experience with expert local tour guides to renowned destinations and attractions, taking care of all the details for you.

Sheikh El-Sharm’s Restaurants & Markets

Sharm El-Sheikh is a culinary paradise, offering many food options and vibrant markets. The Old Market is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts, with its narrow alleyways filled with eclectic shops and bustling stalls. Here, you can immerse yourself in the riveting culture, rub shoulders with the locals, and explore a variety of traditional Egyptian goods and wares.

The market is a treasure trove for food lovers, with enticing aromas filling the air as vendors serve mouth-watering delicacies such as morish koftas, succulent kebabs, and fresh seafood. Sharm El-Sheikh’s diverse culinary scene offers street food to sit-down restaurants, satisfying every palate.

If you want to explore more of the delicious food in Sharm, consider booking one of our Egypt Food Tours .

Our Recommendation: Things to Book Ahead 

When traveling anywhere, there is always a list of things you should book beforehand. We recommend ensuring that your accommodation and your airport transportation are arranged before you arrive in Sharm.

Sharm El-Sheikh is a popular choice for travelers looking for a base to explore the rest of Egypt. One of our most popular tours, the Cairo and Highlights of Egypt 4-Day Tour departing from Sharm, books up quickly, so we always recommend booking this one in advance.  Our Tours Leaving from Sharm El-Sheikh are also highly recommended to check out. Additionally, this range of Package Tours is best for adventurous travelers who want to see the best of Egypt.

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Sharm el-Sheikh is the Sinai Peninsula's major tourism center and one of the world's top diving destinations .

It was the underwater tourist attractions of the Red Sea –particularly the waters of the Ras Mohammed Marine Park just south of town–that put "Sharm" center stage on Sinai's tourism map in the first place, and for anyone planning an Egypt diving holiday, this is one of the best destinations in Egypt.

This is also one of Egypt's best destinations if you just want to chill out on the beach . Non-divers will find plenty of land-based things to do, as Sharm is day-tripping distance to many of the Sinai Peninsula's historic and natural sightseeing attractions.

It's a particular favorite for family-friendly holidays due to the excellent facilities on offer. You can find a good selection of resorts in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Whether you're here for the sand or the sea-life, Sharm el-Sheikh is a great choice for a beach break after exploring the temples and tombs in the rest of the country.

Plan your trip with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh.

See also: Where to Stay in Sharm el-Sheikh

1. Explore Ras Mohammed National Park

2. dive the thistlegorm wreck, 3. soak up the sun at naama bay, 4. dive the jolanda reef site, 5. snorkel off ras um sid beach, 6. day trip to saint catherine's monastery, 7. climb mt. sinai, 8. relax on the beach at shark's bay, 9. dive jackson reef, 10. snorkel or dive the blue hole, 11. day trip to dahab, 12. wreck dive the dunraven site, 13. shop at sharm old market, 14. snorkel or dive the gardens sites, 15. dive thomas reef, 16. scramble around the colored canyon, 17. discover the nature reserve of nabq protectorate, where to stay in sharm el-sheikh, map of things to do in sharm el-sheikh.

Ras Mohammed National Park is what put Sharm el-Sheikh on the tourist map.

Surrounded by some of the world's most incredible dive sites, this peninsula, 38 kilometers south of Sharm, is home to glorious beaches with excellent snorkeling just offshore, the world's second-most-northerly mangrove forest, and a saltwater lake.

While diving trips concentrate on the offshore reefs, land-based day trips to Ras Mohammed explore the peninsula's desert environment and its beaches with swim and snorkel stops along the way.

The best beaches are Old Quay Beach (with its top-notch coral reef easily reached from the shore) and Aqaba Beach.

Travelers seeking a good view should head to the Shark Observatory cliff-top , right on the southern edge of Ras Mohammed, where views stretch across both sides of the Red Sea.

For many advanced divers, a trip to Sharm el-Sheikh means only one thing: diving the Thistlegorm.

One of the top wreck dives in the world and among the top places to visit in Egypt , this ship packed full of cargo to resupply British troops was sunk during World War II by German bombers.

Fish now flit through its rooms and cargo holds filled with jeeps, motorbikes, and armaments that never made it to the front.

The wreck is situated in the Straits of Gubal , off the western coast of the Sinai Peninsula, so diving trips are offered as overnight liveaboard tours.

These dive tours generally include at least two dives of the Thistlegorm wreck, plus dives at the Dunraven wreck (or one of Ras Mohammed's dive sites) along the way.

Many also include night dive opportunities at the Thistlegorm site.

Fringed by a white-sand beach and swaying palm trees, Naama Bay is the epicenter of Sharm el-Sheikh's resort life.

There are plentiful restaurants, cafés, and souvenir stores if you get bored of the sand, but Naama Bay is really all about the beach.

A pedestrian-only promenade rims the entire beach area, backed by a cluster of luxury and mid-range resorts.

For those looking for a holiday full of sloth-like sunbathing, Naama Bay is one of Egypt's best beaches .

The entire beach area has excellent facilities, including ample sun-shades and loungers, and the beachside cafés mean you don't even have to move from your patch of sandy bliss all day.

Note that the entire sweep of beach here is sectioned into separate areas owned and run by the hotels, with complimentary access for resort guests.

When choosing your Naama Bay accommodation, especially if it's not beachfront, always check what beach access they provide.

Jolanda Reef (also called Yolanda Reef ) is one of the most popular dive sites in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park area .

Dive trips here (accessed by boat from Sharm el-Sheikh) usually include Shark Reef as well, making this a two-for-one deal with a kaleidoscope of fish life and corals to be seen.

Jolanda Reef is home to the wreck of the Jolanda, an old Cypriot freighter ship that had been carrying a cargo of bathroom porcelain when it ran aground on the reef in 1980.

As well as the highlight of exploring the wreck site, the steep, rainbow-colored coral walls of Shark Reef that lead to the wreck, and Jolanda Reef's coral garden plateau, are prime sea life spotting destinations.

Scorpionfish, crocodilefish, turtles, moray eels, and barracuda are all regularly spotted by divers here.

One of Sharm el-Sheikh's best snorkeling destinations is Ras Um Sid Beach, right at the southern tail of the town, near the lighthouse.

Here, people slouch on the beach, or at the café on the cliff above, between snorkeling trips into the water, where an excellent coral reef is just offshore and so easily accessed by non-divers.

Farther away from the sand, Ras Um Sid Reef is perfect for first-time forays into diving and is used as a try-dive site by many local dive operators.

If you're just here for the snorkeling, though, there is still plenty of variety of reef fish to see closer to the shore.

Address: Al-Fanar Street

The Sinai Peninsula's top historical destination, St. Catherine's Monastery sits at the foot of Mt. Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.

One of the oldest working monasteries in the world, this Greek Orthodox hermitage is home to the famous "burning bush" of the Old Testament, which many of the Christian pilgrims who visit are specifically here to see. The bush is a rubus sanctus bramble that is native to the Sinai.

One of the highlights of a visit to Saint Catherine's Monastery is the museum, which showcases a selected collection of some of the monastery library's glittering cache of religious icons and ancient manuscripts. The library (not open to visitors) is renowned for containing one of the most important early Christian manuscript collections in the world.

The monastery is 209 kilometers northwest from Sharm el-Sheikh, within the Sinai's barren mountainous interior.

Group tours from Sharm are offered both as overnight trips, including the hike up Mt. Sinai for sunrise, and as early morning departures to just visit the monastery.

Inland from the sun-drenched beaches of the coast, the Sinai's rugged, mountainous heart is rawly beautiful.

For a taster of this craggy landscape, head 209 kilometers inland from Sharm el-Sheikh to hike up to the summit of Mt. Sinai to see an expanse of orange-hued peaks rippling out before you.

Revered by all three of the major monotheistic faiths as the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments, the summit hike is a pilgrimage for many people (and usually combined with a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery , which sits at the trailhead for the hike).

There are two main trails up to the top. The Camel Trail is a well-worn switchback path, while the Steps of Repentance is a more difficult, but much more scenic, set of stone-cut staircases that was carved out by one of the monastery's monks.

From Sharm el-Sheikh, most tours travel overnight to reach the trailhead in the wee hours of the morning so that the hike up the Camel Trail is completed in the cool, dark hours, and the summit is reached in time to watch sunrise over the surrounding peaks.

One of Sharm el-Sheikh's newer resort development areas, Shark's Bay sits 11 kilometers north from Naama Bay.

The vibe here is slightly more exclusive, with some of Sharm's most luxurious five-star resorts and hotels clustered around Shark Bay's sweep of sand.

As with Naama Bay, the beach areas are run by the individual hotels, which means facilities are well-kept and there are restaurants and cafés right on the sand. The snorkeling right off the shore, is also good here.

Behind the beach, the focus of Shark's Bay life is the Soho Square Center . This mall complex is home to some of Sharm el-Sheikh's top restaurant and café choices, as well as shops selling Egyptian craft work and other souvenirs.

In the evenings, Soho Square has a regular 'dancing fountain' display at its central fountain and plenty of various free family-friendly musical performances and entertainment . After dark the mall complex bustles with vacationers.

This means Shark's Bay resort guests often choose to not move from this northern section of Sharm for their entire vacation.

The Straits of Tiran , in the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba , are home to some of Sharm el-Sheikh's prime dive sites for experienced divers, and Jackson Reef is usually on most diver's lists to cross off on a Sharm vacation.

This is the most northerly reef in the Straits of Tiran group, and it's known for being one of the top spots in the area for hammerhead shark and manta ray sightings.

The reef is home to a plethora of soft and hard coral gardens, and advanced divers can also explore the wreck of the freighter Lara, which ran aground in 1981.

The Sinai's most notorious dive site is the Blue Hole, just north of Dahab and 100 kilometers north from Sharm el-Sheikh.

This sinkhole's infamy is due to the number of lives it has claimed, but all the deaths that have happened here are due to divers diving beyond the normal recreation diving limits.

Despite the site's reputation for danger, divers who stick within sensible limits are perfectly safe here, and the fish life and incredible vistas of ethereal blue below make this an incredibly beautiful dive.

As the Blue Hole can be accessed from the shore, it's also a popular snorkeling spot, with plenty of fish life to see flitting near the surface if you don't fancy heading into the depths.

Dahab, 90 kilometers north from Sharm el-Sheikh, is the Sinai's backpacker beach resort and a chilled-out alternative to the holiday package feel of Sharm el-Sheikh.

The rocky shoreline here is lined with open-air cafés and restaurants, while a little shopping district winds its way up to the main highway in a jumble of souvenir shops.

There is some excellent diving and snorkeling here, with nearly all the local dive sites accessed from the shore, and most people who choose to base themselves in Dahab are here for a dive-centric vacation.

Dahab's laid-back atmosphere, though, is also great for a day out from Sharm el-Sheikh.

The SS Dunraven had been traveling from Mumbai (then Bombay) back to the UK, when it hit the reef and sunk just off the tip of the Sinai Peninsula in 1876.

Today, this 80-meter steam ship, torn in two pieces on the sea floor, is home to a rich variety of fish, which have made their home within the barnacle-encrusted hull.

Divers here regularly spot big schools of colorful reef fish with cardinalfish, goatfish, scorpionfish, and pipefish all patrolling the area.

The boat trip to the dive site takes two hours from Sharm eI-Sheikh, so the Dunraven is often combined as either a day trip with one of the dive sites in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park area or as a stop along the way on an overnight liveaboard trip to dive the Thistlegorm wreck.

Sharm Old Market (also known as Sharm al-Maya) is the town's souq (bazaar) area, where twinkling Arabic lamps, traditional shisha pipes, and finely engraved woodwork can be found in abundance.

It's best to come at sunset or later, when the worst heat of the day has dissipated, and you can shop and browse in comfort.

Egyptian craftwork is cheaper here than you'll find in other Sharm el-Sheikh shopping destinations such as Soho Square and Naama Bay.

The area is full of inexpensive and cheerful restaurants and cafés as well, so it's a good place to visit for dinner and a stroll in the evening.

This is one of the best areas in Sharm el-Sheikh to seek out classic Egyptian cooking, as the restaurants of the resort areas focus on more international fare. Head here for traditional café life complete with shisha and Arabic coffee as well.

On the edge of the market area is the new Al-Sahaba Mosque with an imposing facade that cherry-picks influences from Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman mosque styles.

Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque outside of prayer times, though the exterior architecture is the true highlight rather than the interior. After dark, the mosque is lit up, which makes for dramatic photos.

Address: Sharm al-Maya Road

At the northern end of Naama Bay, the Gardens Reefs stretch out just offshore from the coast.

This reef system is actually three different snorkeling and diving sites called Near Garden, Middle Garden and Far Garden that can be accessed by both the shore and by boat.

If you just want to snorkel, Near Garden is the best (and easiest) site to access, and is home to some amazing coral pinnacles with plenty of flitting clownfish and butterfly fish in residence.

Far Garden and Middle Garden are often used as dive sites for beginners learning to dive, and provide an excellent taster of what the Sharm el-Sheikh area offers.

Thomas Reef is the smallest reef in the Straits of Tiran and is renowned for its abundance of soft coral gardens .

Dive trips here are usually part of a boat day trip including one of the other Straits of Tiran Reefs–most often the neighboring Gordon Reef.

Due to the site's strong currents, diving here is recommended for experienced divers. It's also a popular site with technical divers, as the deep "three arches" area can be explored by advanced divers.

Plenty of fish life, including clownfish, pufferfish, and giant moray eels, can be spied while drift-diving along the site, and the rainbow-colored soft and branching corals are among the most pristine and vivid in the Red Sea.

The swirling mineral-rich layered rock formations of the aptly named Colored Canyon are one of the Sinai's top out-of-the-water natural attractions .

The canyon, 177 kilometers north from Sharm el-Sheikh, is a showcase of the natural beauty of the desert, carved out of by millennia of wind and water whittling away the rock.

There are plenty of opportunities for visitors to scramble along the canyon path, accessing the rose-pink striped interior of the rock face.

For nature lovers, this is one of Sharm el-Sheikh's top days out. Exploring the bizarrely-shaped pinnacles and boulders, which have been brushed with shimmering red and orange hues, offers up some fantastic photography opportunities.

Wear walking shoes with a decent tread if you want to visit, and bring along plenty of water.

Just to the north of Sharm el-Sheikh (around 20 kilometers from the central Naama Bay area), Nabq Protectorate is a coastal desert landscape of arid beauty and home to the world's most northerly mangrove forest .

The landscape here inside this nature reserve is a vista of sand dunes, lonely beaches, and arak bushes, and it's one of Egypt's most important protected wilderness sites, with a huge amount of birdlife, as well as endemic gazelles and ibexes.

For snorkelers, the beaches here offer pristine reefs easily accessed from the shore, while inland, this is also a good area for hiking and cycling trips.

Sharm el-Sheikh is very spread out. Naama Bay is the center, Sharm Al-Maya is to the south, and Shark's Bay is to the north. In general, Shark's Bay is home to the most exclusive resorts, Sharm Al-Maya and Hadaba (between Naama Bay and Sharm Al-Maya) do mid-range and budget resorts, and Naama Bay has a mix of all three.

Luxury Hotels:

• In Garden Bay (between Naama Bay and Shark's Bay) the Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort has rooms overlooking the lush gardens that lead down to the beach.
• Farther along the coast, in Shark's Bay, the Four Seasons Resort Sharm el-Sheikh has plenty of Arabic styling in the rooms and a perfect strip of palm-tree-lined white sand.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• Family-friendly Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa has palm-lined pools, multiple restaurants, and a fun animation team.
• Movenpick Resort Sharm el Sheikh is perched on the cliff-top overlooking the bay, with plenty of private beachfront and one of the best restaurants in town.
• Xperience Sea Breeze Resort in Shark's Bay has good-value rates, sea views, large pools, and themed dinners.

Budget Hotels:

• The best budget hotels are in the Naama Bay area and are very diver-centric, operating as dive centers as well as accommodation. Oona's Dive Club Hotel is snug within the northern curve of the bay with beach access, a well-regarded dive center on-site, and neat rooms that all have balconies.
• There are also a number of budget resorts in Naama Bay such as the Tropitel Naama Bay , which offers a large central pool area, good-sized rooms with balconies, and a small patch of beach.

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Sharm El Sheikh

The southern coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, between Tiran Island and Ras Mohammed National Park, features some of the world’s most amazing underwater scenery. The crystal-clear waters and incredible variety of exotic fish darting in and out of the colourful coral reefs have made this a scuba-diving paradise. Purpose-built Sharm El Sheikh occupies a prime position here, devoting itself solely to sun-and-sea holidays offering a family-friendly vibe and resort comforts, with world-class diving thrown in.

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Attractions

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Thistlegorm

One of the top five wreck dives in the world, the Thistlegorm is a 129m-long cargo ship built in Sunderland, England, which was sunk during World War II…

One of the best dive sites in the area, Ras Um Sid features a spectacular gorgonian forest along a dramatic drop-off that hosts a great variety of reef…

Thomas Reef

The smallest, but easily the most spectacular, of the Tiran reefs, Thomas is home to steeply plunging walls that are lined with soft coral, schooling fish…

The Dunraven sank in 1876 on its way from Bombay to Newcastle. Today the wreck, found at the southeast tip of Sha’ab Mahmud, is encrusted in coral and…

At the perennially popular Gardens there are actually three sites in one. Near Garden is home to a lovely chain of pinnacles; Middle Garden features a…

A good choice for a drift dive, this dive site gets its name from an Ottoman shipwreck found here which was carrying a cargo of amphoras. Not much remains…

Al Sahaba Mosque

Designed by Fouad Tawfik, Sharm El Sheikh's new mosque fuses Fatimid, Mamluk and Ottoman style elements into its architecture and interior design. Whether…

Gordon Reef

This large reef is fantastic for sealife spotting with banner fish, parrot fish, cornet fish and blue-spotted sting rays all flitting through the hard…

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Sharm el-Sheikh

• 1.1 Orientation
• 2.1.1 Airport cafes
• 2.1.2 Shops in the airport
• 2.2 By boat
• 2.3 By car or bus
• 3.1 By taxi
• 5.2 Horseback riding
• 5.3 Quad bikes
• 5.4 Para sailing
• 5.5 Camel trekking
• 7.2 Mid-range
• 9.2 Mid-range
• 9.3 Splurge
• 10 Stay safe

Sharm el-Sheikh (Arabic شرم الشيخ) is a large resort at the south tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt . The main reasons to visit are for scuba-diving and other water and beach activities, and to explore the Sinai desert. Often abbreviated to "Sharm", in Arabic it's pronounced Sharm i-Shaykh : the "Sha" is a sun-letter that absorbs the preceding "el-". It's the most developed and most cosmopolitan of the Sinai resorts.

Understand [ edit ]

Sharm el-Sheikh is at the south tip of a desert peninsula backed by rugged mountains, with no historic trade or pilgrim routes through it, and no mineral wealth. So it remained an insignificant fishing village until the 20th century, when it developed as a naval base to control the shipping lanes east up the Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan and west up the Gulf of Suez to the canal. But that made it a target for military attack. World War II attacks were against the shipping convoys rather than town, Thistlegorm sunk in 1941 being one notable nearby casualty. In 1956 Sinai was occupied by Israel during the Suez conflict, returning to Egyptian control in 1957. The area was again occupied in 1967, this time for 15 years, during which the Israelis developed Sharm as a tourist resort (and to some extent the other small towns along the Sinai coast). A peace deal led to their gradual withdrawal between 1979 and 1982.

By the 1980s Egypt was becoming a mass-tourist destination and Sharm continued to develop. President Hosni Mubarak (in office 1981-2011, died 2020) was very supportive of this; he raked in a dubious fortune from it but it meant that Sharm initially saw little of the turmoil of the "Arab Spring". However, in 2005, 88 were killed by a series of bombs across town, 2006 saw bombings in Dahab, and the long-running Sinai insurgency began in 2011. In 2015 an Airbus was downed shortly after take-off from Sharm, killing all 224 aboard. This plus attacks elsewhere across Egypt utterly blighted tourist visits, as they were intended to do. Better security and a lull in attacks led to resumption of tourist flights in late 2019, and the city was just beginning to recover when in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic again shut down trade.

The climate is very dry, with sometimes no rain all year. Summer days are blisteringly hot and the nights are warm to hot. In winter, the days are shirt-sleeve warm but the nights and the sea are cold: there's often a shimal , a cold wind blowing from the north.

Orientation [ edit ]

The Na'ama Bay part of the city is the center of nightlife and dining: most of Sharm's clubs, cafes, restaurants and shops are here. Na'ama Bay lies midway between Sharm Airport and Old City, nearly 10 minutes driving from each.

Microbuses can take you from downtown, but to reach Na’ama Bay from the airport, you will have to take a cab.

Sharm el Sheikh has grown into three distinct areas now, Nabq is a new area to the north of Na'ama, Old Market and Hadaba to the south of Na'amaa Bay.

Get in [ edit ]

See Sinai for information on the Sinai visit pass, which allows visa-free travel for up to 14 days.

By plane [ edit ]

You will need a visa only if you plan to go out of the Sharm area (such as Ras Mohammed bus or boat, Cairo, St Catherine's). It can be bought on arrival (price seems to vary day to day, make sure you have £25, US$25, or €25 handy.

For departures: timetable shows only nearest 1-2 hours, makes you watch over the row of check-in desks for your flight number.

Airport cafes [ edit ]

Cafes after security check are: Sbarro (overcrowded), Cafe Europa (on the back of the lounge, less crowded): sandwiches, coffee, Egyptian sweets; an outlet of the Caffè Ritazza international chain (also in Athens, Budapest, Madrid, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Stockholm, Zurich, Vienna) is coming soon.

Shops in the airport [ edit ]

After security check: Patisserie offers lukum, halva and other Egyptian sweets.

By boat [ edit ]

Ferry services between Hurghada on the mainland Red Sea Coast and Sharm were suspended in 2018. The high-speed catamarans used to be run by La Pespes [formerly dead link] .

27.857528 34.280205 2 Sharm El Sheikh Marine Port is along the southern entry road, about 1 km southeast of the old market.

By car or bus [ edit ]

Sharm el-Sheikh can be reached by driving down the eastern coast from Eilat ( Israel ) via Nuweiba and Dahab , or via the western coast from Cairo . There are daily buses for both routes. From Cairo, East Delta buses take approximately 8 hr (LE80) while Superjet buses take 6 hr. When taking the bus from Cairo, keep your bus ticket and passport handy, as you will pass through a number of checkpoints, which require passengers to present identification and ticket. The drive is interesting with beautiful scenery, throughout the route.

27.899099 34.287501 3 Sharm el-Sheikh bus station is about a kilometer from Peace Road. If you should arrive during the evening hours your only option may be to take a taxi, as micro-bus service can be spotty. Since Sharm is a tourist-driven economy, you should be prepared to do some bargaining. If you are of the hiking type, it is roughly 20 minutes' walk to the main road. Just ask anyone to point you in the direction of Peace Road. Once at Peace Road you should have no problem hailing down a micro-bus.

When heading to the bus station via micro-bus along Peace Road, tell the driver that you are going to the bus station, and want to be left off at the gas station. This may take some work, given the limited English skills of the drivers. Once at the gas station, you should see micro-buses, which will take you on the final leg. Remember, transfers are not issued, you must pay another fee for the final leg.

About micro-bus fees If your journey is within a kilometer or two, the cost should be about (LE3-5). If your stop is further out, or if you are traveling during the late night hours, be prepared to get a demand for more money, in some cases drivers may demand up to (LE10-20). Demands for higher fees can also take place, if the driver feels he you have money! So, be prepared to negotiate. If the driver's fee is unreasonable, get out — this will often bring down the cost. When arriving, ask a local how much the bus costs before hailing one down. The information provided will give you a base-line price, from which you can bargain with.

Get around [ edit ]

By taxi [ edit ]

In Sharm the taxis are generally modern models, either Hyundai or Chevrolet. Don't bother with the meter in the taxi: it probably does not work anymore. They soon break due to the dust, and would work out more than the "fixed" prices anyway. Always note the driver's ID number. The tourist police are very helpful if you have a problem, or quickly realise you left something inside, but only with the taxi number.

Don't assume they have meters. Locals tell you they don't. Make sure you have transportation waiting for you as Sharm el Sheikh airport is the worst part of Egypt for getting a reasonably priced taxi. They will ask for LE150-400 for the 10-minute ride to Nabq. It is easy to make it to the main road, hail a cab and pay LE50-100. Otherwise you will walk away from the experience feeling violated.Check with your hotel if they have a pick-up service.

Check sure you have small notes to pay the fare and never pay before you reach your destination, making sure you only pay the pre-arranged price. Make sure that the driver knows that you are paying in Egyptian pounds and not British pounds. Taxis do not like to take coins.

By bus [ edit ]

There are also a fleet of blue and white tuk-tuks, which are basically small buses, of varying roadworthiness, which are used to ferry the locals around the resort of Sharm el Sheikh. These are a most economical method of transport compared to taxis, which are comparatively expensive. They run on a fixed route from north to south with a diversion to the expat/locals area of Hadaba. To hail a tuk-tuk, wait next to the side of the main street and raise your hand to flag one down as it approaches. When you take the bus, go inside and find a seat and simply pass your money forward to the driver (with the help of other passengers if you sit in the back). The fare should never be more than LE3. If you start asking for the price the driver may very well try to make you pay much more than needed. Do not try to pay in foreign currency. When you arrive at your destination call 'hinna quiis' (here is good). The main tourist center, Naama Bay, is known as Marina (and there is no marina!).

Make sure you have a stash of small coins and notes to pay your fare.

See [ edit ]

Sightseeing and excursions in/from Sharm El Sheikh

• Sharm Old Town Hail a taxi or local bus to take you to the Sharm Old Town, ask the driver for the old market. This is a much different experience for tourists staying in the Na'ama Bay area. Most of Sharm was built after the Israeli invasion, so don't expect a Morrocan-style 'souk' experience! Ignoring the touts outside each shop make a better experience, unless you are serious about buying. Stay strong in you determination of what to pay.
• Na'ama Bay is the tourist center of Sharm el-Sheikh, an unusual sight and a bit exotic for a westerner are huge fans pumping fresh air and water to street cafes and terraces near hotels. Na’ama Bay is basically a formation of a large number of hotels and spas, sharing the same beach line.
• 27.88798 34.295383 3 El-Samaeyeen Cathedral . A Coptic church beautifully decorated with frescoes depicting bible verses. Most often, there will be a guide that can offer a tour. ( updated Jan 2017 )
• A visit to the desert is highly recommended. Various trips to the Bedouins, the beautiful Colored Canyon, White Canyon, quad bike and buggy safari tours.

The more adventurous should try to find a private guide, who takes them for a few days into the mountain desert with a camel. You will walk through hidden valleys, rest at secret oasis and during the night you sleep under a breathtaking firmament.

• Boat and snorkeling trips to the beautiful snorkeling sites in Ras Mohammed National Park and Tiran Island. For non-swimmers, the submarine or glass-bottom boat is an ideal alternative to discover the underwater world of the Red Sea.
• Cultural excursions in Sinai like Saint Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai, where, according to tradition, the God spoke to the prophet Moses. Excursions from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo, where the famous three pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian National Museum, or to Luxor, the famous capital of ancient Egypt. Other sightseeing excursions include those to neighboring countries to visit sites such as Petra or Jerusalem.
• Day visit to Dahab Lovely relaxing trip - a totally different vibe to Sharm. One hour away through a mountainous road, best not attempted at night. Taxis should be LE150 each way or LE20 each way from the bus station then a Dahab 'taxi' (pick-up) for LE5-10 into town. Take the number of your driver if you want to leave at a different time. The bridge is in the centre of town with a promenade in each direction.
• Enjoy the sight and sound experience and the live show at Alf Lela w Lela (A Thousand and One Nights) everyday. the live show is amazing, with different shows featuring other belly dancers. Also some Egyptians weddings, tanourra dance and shows. A bit down at heel but worth a look around.
• Short trips to Aqua Park , the largest water park in Sharm el-Sheikh, Dolphinella where dolphin shows and dolphin swim takes place and crocodile show.

Do [ edit ]

Diving [ edit ].

Diving is the main activity in Sharm el-Sheikh. When you dive into the warm water of the Red Sea and leave the remote desert behind, you will enter a world full of life and colours. Divers, especially photographers, should be confident with their buoyancy to avoid damaging the fragile coral reef system. Some hotels in Na'ama Bay have cleared the coral reef from their section of beach for tourists to use the water.

• The reefs of Tiran and Ras Mohammed are known as two of the best diving spots in the world. They can be reached by boat from Sharm within two hours. Ras Mohammed is the southern most point of the Sinai peninsula. There, the current of the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Gulf of Suez. Due to the increase of plankton in the water the amount of fish is incredible. Huge schools of barracudas, sharks and murrays can be seen there every day.
• The wreck of the SS Thistlegorm is generally regarded as one of the finest wreck dives in the world. However, it can also become very crowded with divers and definitely is an advanced dive due to strong currents and part of the dive is usually in an overhead environment.
• Smarter divers book a diving safari . This way you avoid the crowds at the popular spots and have the possibility to dive beautiful reefs way beyond the reach of any daytripping boats. The overall costs of a diving safari does not exceed daily diving and it saves you a lot of stress. Check out your chosen boat online and make sure the photos are current!

Operators include

• Oonas Dive Center . A small, friendly dive centre at the quieter end of Na'ama Bay offering daily diving and all PADI courses - discounts for internet bookings.  
• Sinai Divers Naama Bay .  
• Camel Dive Club .  
• Colona Divers .  
• Emperor Divers .  
• Enigma Charters .  
• Ocean College .  
• RedSea Diving College .  
• Diving Ocean .  
• Ultimate Diving Holidays .  
• Sharks Bay Umbi Diving Village .  
• Dolphin Diving Center .  
• Divers International , Sofitel Hotel ( North end of Na'ama Bay ), ☏ +20 106770462 . 9AM-6PM . PADI five star diving centres offering daily diving trips, PADI courses, and liveaboard safaris.  

Horseback riding [ edit ]

• Stables at Sofitel Hotel . Helpful personnel. Require helmets (provided); several pairs of riding boots available. After the ride, offer you to give showers to your horse. Bambi and Kelly are declared as the fastest horses. Too far from the desert: in a 2-hour route, only 40 minutes is actual ride in desert, the remaining time is spent to get there and to return back. For 2 hours, it is better to choose stables at the edge of desert. €45 (2 hr) . ( updated Dec 2018 )

Quad bikes [ edit ]

There are dozens of operators who seem to use just the same route, length and sequence of stops: when you drive, you meet many groups who follow just the same route as yours. There are several really shaky pieces of the route, very much like a washboard.

Wear a long-sleeved shirt; shoes are safer than sandals. Always wear a helmet and make sure your travel insurance covers this activity. Expect all your wear (and skin) to be covered with gray dust.

2 hours of riding is just enough for a non-professional rider; expect several stops along the way. It's ideal to start your ride at 16:00 or later--to catch a sunset and ride back when air is not that hot.

At departure point, choose a bike in the beginning of the motorcade: being one of the first allows to drive faster, and results in less dust.

• Tiba Safari/Tiba Trip . Sold by many agencies. Groups are 10-15 bikes; two persons per bike is allowed (although bikes were designed for a single person). Tasting Berber tea is very risky for your stomach--proven several times. Group is accompanied by a car with camcorder--video is not worth buying, and the car generates much extra dust (you can't do much about it unless your whole group ask in advance to not make video at all). US$20 single person per bike for 2 hr; $25 for two people sharing the same bike for 2 hr . ( updated Dec 2018 )

Make sure you stay on the path and follow your guide, as Egypt has one quarter of the world's landmines buried in its deserts, some of them surprisingly close to Sharm el-Sheikh.

Para sailing [ edit ]

Para sailing is very enjoyable. But, for a ride that is less than 5 minutes, they charge LE260 for 2 persons and LE220 for one person.

Camel trekking [ edit ]

The best place to do this is in the Sinai desert on a tour on camels. After this you can look up at the desert stars at midnight after having a homemade meal cooked by the Sinai people.

Buy [ edit ]

Water in shops cost around LE3-5. Bring your sunscreen, because they cost LE80-200 anywhere in town, if you are without tan, shopkeeper will sell you one at very bad price - welcome to Egypt.

Na'ama Bay has very forceful sellers and caution should taken by the naive tourist who accepts a "free gift" (nothing in Egypt is free) or falls for the "come and sign my guest book" in a shop, only to be locked in. When shopping, it is best not to speak to any sellers who engage you unless you are sure that you are going to buy something. This allows you some degree of hassle-free walking (as they do not know what language you speak).

Opening hours are variable, but most shops are open in the early to late afternoon and in the evening. If you are looking for a reprieve from the hassle and haggling, there's a Carrefour Express supermarket with fixed prices. Coming from the bay, it's hidden behind one of the Malls, at Golden Pyramid Mall – on Peace Road. The selection is limited, but all the staples are available without hassle. You just have to make it through the crowds of vendor touts to get there.

• Carrefour Express , Marina, one street west of 'main disco street' ( one street off from the main shopping/nagging street in Marina part ). One of the classic European shops with price tags, option to pay with credit card without disadvantages, exchange machine and ATM inside. They do have a lot of local spices and even some souvenir items, like small papyrus just for LE2.  

Eat [ edit ]

If you need a break from resort food try one of the local places below. If you're looking for a taste of home, Il Mercato houses a McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Costa and a Starbucks. Manchow Wok has nice Chinese food and is opposite Stella, the only place to drink in El Mercato.

Na'ama Bay is amusing, especially at night, where lights of Bedouin-style and modern restaurants, café shops, and other 'bazaars' are glittering. Pork is not sold, even when it is advertised on a menu (it is actually a salted beef). A 10-15% service charge will be added to any bill.

Budget [ edit ]

• El Masrien , Old Market ( next to the market exit ), ☏ +20 69 366 2904 . 12:00-04:00 . Offering Egyptian barbeque cuisine including Kabab, Kofta, Reyash, Nefa, Tarab & liver, all types of oriental dishes including veal shank, stuffed pigeon & stuffed duck, all types of pasta & rice & different types of stuffed vegetables. Alcohol free. Enjoy all types of grills. Also worth is GAD a few more doors down, look for the big red sign. Both are full of locals.  

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 27.862997 34.304786 1 Fares Seafood ( In Horus Mall ), ☏ +20 115 933 3735 . All kinds of seafood fresh from the Red Sea.  
• Fawanes Cafe , Naama Bay . Lebanese cuisine. Good place for waterpipes; order a smaller one (Fawanes); apple one is ideal.  
• Onions ( In Iberotel IL Mercato ). Fusion food, good services and reasonable prices.  
• Safsafa , Naama Bay , ☏ +20 69 3660474 . Probably one of the best fish cafes in the town. A rare place where grilled calmaras are really good. However, the lobster included in the mixed seafood plate is dry.  
• Tempo Cafe . Features some percentage of locals. Waiters are uniformed in distinctive orange-and-green. Waterpipe is good, but when served for several people (with many hoses), the menu price may be multiplied by number of people--ask in advance; maybe it's just a scam.  
• Indian restaurants . There are 3 Indian restaurants in Sharm. One is Maharaja, on the beach pathway. Other two are India House Restaurants, of Thai Chain hotels. One is the old market and another one, opposite little Buddha, on the road near the taxi stand. Can get Indian menus.  

Drink [ edit ]

For nightlife, Na'ama Bay offers several clubs: The Pacha, Little Buddha and Hard Rock Cafe. (Yes, the latter is one of the chain.) There are countless bars and the pedestrian walkways offer many coffee houses where you may also enjoy a shisha along with some people watching.

Alcohol (including beer) is available in restaurants and street cafes. Travellers must be aware that taxes are now levied on alcoholic drinks that are purchased in cafes or bars that are not associated with the hotels. Drinks can be relatively expensive, compared to those in European destinations. Always ask to see a drinks menu before ordering a drink. Check in the Naama Bay cafes that you will not be charged 'entrance' and to watch the 'floor show' (bad dancing). Tea and coffee is around LE15-25, make sure you are paying sensible prices.

Fresh Guava juice is a must-try, excellent in any cafe, along with Bedouin or Mint tea.

• Black House . Second famous venue after Pacha club. Presumably owned by Russians and avoided by everyone.  
• Bus Stop , Nabq Bay . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• Hard Rock Cafe , El Soultan Qabous St., Nabq . Daily 12:00-04:00 . ( updated Dec 2018 )
• Little Buddha , Naama Bay Hotel , ☏ +20 69 350 1030 . Good music and cocktails. Not the cheapest place in town.  
• Ministry of Sound Red Sea , Pacha/Sanafir hotel , ☏ +20 31624930603 . 23:00-03:45 .  
• Pacha club , Sanafir hotel, Naama Bay , ☏ +20 69 360-0197-8 . One of the most famous dancing clubs.  
• TGI Fridays , Naama Bay .  

Sleep [ edit ]

Most hotels in Sharm, particularly in the Na'ama Bay area cater for package tourists. There are mostly 3-6 star all-inclusive hotels and there are very few (if any) budget options. Generally it is best to knock a star off the official rating to avoid disappointment. Renting privately owned apartments is economical, but they vary in facilities.

Nabq or Montaza area it is quite a distance to the north (12 km) from Na'ama Bay and Old Market, so you either are tied to their all-included ration, or need to pay for taxi for every dinner in Na'ama (although taxi is inexpensive from most of hotels, or take the hotel courtesy bus). You do have Soho Square and the 'Mall Strip' of Nabq area of all inclusive Hotels.

For hotels in Na'ama Bay, their territory is frequently crossed by a pedestrian street, so the beach may appear across the street from the hotel building--obviously affecting privacy even when using a hotel's pool. The zebra crossings on the main roads are best ignored as the drivers have no idea what they are for! Check your choice out on Google maps to see if it is really near a beach as some are set back from the water some distance, although they do have shuttle buses (some of which incur local fees).

• 27.863162 34.302676 1 Egyptian Youth Hostel Assosiation , Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh , ☏ +20 693660317 . A government-run youth hostel. Very friendly English-speaking staff. Good location. It could use some remodeling. Foreigners: LE105 dorm, private room LE135 .  
• Oonas Dive Club , Na'ama Bay , ☏ +20693600581 . Small, independent hotel on the beach at the quieter end of Na'ama Bay. With integrated restaurant and bar facilities, roof bar and on-site Dive Centre. Friendly staff and personal service.  
• Savoy . Extremely spacious and modern rooms.  
• Sierra . Very small territory for its number of visitors. Airport is very close, and planes fly over the hotel's territory.  
• Sofitel . Large territory is isolated and private, but still within walking distance from Naama Bay--allowing pleasant promenades through a flower alley for a dinner in Naama. Moroccan-style interior and territory decoration; territory smothered in flowers. Very courteous staff--compared to many other resorts of this grade in Sharm. Built around late 1980s-early 1990s, as bathrooms equipment suggests; plastic chairs on most private terraces. Large swimming pool, tennis court (pay for electric light only?), gym, horse stables available. 3 private beaches, each with a private piece of a coral reef right near the beach. Breakfast is from 06:30-10:30; buffet is not refilled after 10:00. Good choice of traditional breakfast meals; custom-made omlettes and fried eggs; coffee is American only; cocoa is made of instant. Whole fruits are not served, but all components for fruit salad are. The Horizon Bar overlooks the sea; terraces next to the pool both serve dishes from the main restaurant where the breakfast is served. Caesar salad is fine; lentil soup is not spicy and pretty good (if you like lentil soup). Pizzas are quite rubbery. Cucumber soup cold and strange. There's also an Indian restaurant.  

Splurge [ edit ]

• Domina Oasis Hotel & Resort ( near Sharm El Sheikh Golf Resort ).  
• Grand Rotana Resort & Spa . About ten minutes from the airport.  
• Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort , Nabq ( near Nabq Bay ). Guestrooms have balconies, air conditioning, and sofa beds. Rooms also include minibars and handheld showers. ( updated Dec 2018 )
• Hilton Fayrouz Resort Sharm El Sheikh ( near Naama Bay Beach ).  
• Hilton Sharks Bay Sharm El Sheikh ( near Sharks Bay ).  
• Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh , Gardens Bay, South Sinai , ☏ +20 69 360 1234 , [email protected] . 5-star resort-style hotel with 439 rooms and suites, a watersports centre and a spa.  
• Noria Resort ( near Naama Bay Beach ). It has been built in traditional Roman style. It is not on the beach but has a free shuttle bus. They charge €3 per hour for wifi.  
• 27.921352 34.367168 3 Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa ( near Sharm El Sheikh Golf Resort ), ☏ +20 69 3602070 .  

The super-luxury resorts:

• 27.956592 34.392243 4 Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh , 1 Four Seasons Boulevard , ☏ +20 69 3603555 .  
• Ritz Carlton . Spa, diving and snorkelling from the hotel.  
• 28.021725 34.43764 5 The Cleopatra Luxury Resort Collection , ☏ +20 69 37 10 850 , fax : +20 69 37 10 851 . Spa, diving and snorkelling from the hotel. LE444 half-board .  
• 27.981311 34.422725 6 [dead link] Jaz Belvedere Resort Hotel , El Montaza , ☏ +20 69 367 04 41 , [email protected] .  
• 28.057524 34.435658 7 [dead link] Jaz Mirabel Beach ( Sharm El Sheikh Hotel ), Nabq Bay , ☏ +20 69 371 03 71 , [email protected] . Jaz Mirabel Beach offers stunning views of the Red Sea in a luxurious but relaxed family-friendly setting for the perfect Egypt holidays package. Jaz Mirabel Beach lies on the shores of a lagoon in Nabq Bay, a ten-minute drive from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport.  

Stay safe [ edit ]

As of 2023, Sharm El-Sheikh is generally considered the safest place to be in the Sinai Peninsula. Police and the Egyptian Miliary have installed a wall around the city and there are military/police checkpoints even on the main streets. Each vehicle is checked before entering the city.

Mild food poisoning, the so-called traveler's diarrhea and stomach-ache is common among the European travelers. Tap water is not drinkable, but considered safe for tooth-brushing and showering. Always drink bottled water. Avoid food that is not cooked in front of you or likely have been stored for days without proper refrigeration. Cheese, salads, vegetables, yoghurts, mushrooms, fresh fruit juices are potentially not stored properly and therefore would cause diarrhea/stomach-ache.

There have been several fatal shark attacks, however, if you keep in mind the following, there is little-to-no-chance that you would be exposed to danger:

• Always swim near the coastline and with more people.
• Do not go swimming during the night, early in the morning or after sunset as the animals in the sea get more active during these times and the sharks may confuse you for another animal.
• Do not go swimming near ports or places where the sea is unpredictable.

Go next [ edit ]

• Dahab is a small and relaxing resort 90 km north of Sharm, with snorkelling, diving and other sports. The signature dive is the "Blue Hole".
• Cairo and especially Giza has all the classical sights of ancient Egypt. Lots of day trips but it deserves several days to explore.
• Hurghada , if the ferry from Sharm resumes, puts you on the road to fabulous Luxor .

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Sharm el-Sheikh travel guide

Sharm el-sheikh tourism | sharm el-sheikh guide, you're going to love sharm el-sheikh.

Excellent beaches, beautiful coral reefs, and some of the best dive spots in the world, Sharm El Sheikh may just be the perfect beach vacation destination. Plus, its prime location at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula and its proximity to the desert give the city an air of mystery and romance.

Also known as the City of Peace due to the many international peace talks that have been held here, Sharm El Sheikh is perfect for a relaxing getaway or a fun-filled adventure. Sunbathe and swim at the beach, explore the Old Town, or visit the region's famous historical sites.

Less than half a century ago, Sharm El Sheikh was a small Bedouin village. Today, it's a world-famous resort that appeals to all ages. Whether you're 8, 18, or 80, there are lots of great reasons to take a closer look at Sharm El Sheikh.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sharm el-Sheikh

1. it's one of the world's best diving destinations.

The Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island reefs are renowned, and you can expect to encounter huge schools of moray, shark, or barracuda on any given day. Take a diving safari to reach less well-known reefs, explore the Blue Hole, or try one of the best wreck dive sites in the world, the SS Thistlegorm.

2. Camel Trekking

Book a guided trek and discover the magical Sinai desert by camel. Both day and night excursions are available and most include a traditional Bedouin meal cooked over an open fire or the chance to climb Mount Matamir or trek to the ancient Nawamis tombs.

3. Saint Catherine's Monastery

Take a day tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Catherine's Monastery, which was carved from the rock at the base of Mount Sinai between 548 and 565 AD. It's one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Sinai is considered a sacred site in its own right and believed to be where Moses was given the 10 commandments.

4. It's Egypt's Premiere Red Sea Resort

Year-round sunshine, clean, sandy beaches, and the clear waters of the Red Sea. Na'ama Bay is the city's tourist hub, and you can relax and top up your tan, try some of the beach activities available, or linger over a cool drink at one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby.

5. Try Go Karting

Spend the day at Ghibli Raceway and you'll feel like a Formula One driver. Ghibli is just one of four A Grade-licensed go karting tracks in the world, and it's suitable for kids as well as adults. All equipment is provided and you can choose from four different routes ranging from 750 to 2,808 feet in length. Family and friends can watch from the Lounge Zone.

What to do in Sharm el-Sheikh

1. ras mohammed national park: feast your eyes.

At the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, this gem of a national park awaits. It is the country's finest park and known worldwide as an incomparable diving zone. The Red Sea and Gulf of Suez are filled with rich coral reefs teeming with diverse species that create a kaleidoscope of colors. The Yolanda and Shark Reefs are the most popular, and further from shore, you may even catch dolphins frolicking through the water too! Meanwhile, on land, the park is also the perfect place for a picnic and a swim.

2. Naama Bay: Beach Town Galore

Tourism here is based around this sparkling bay; its beach calls out to one and all as the ultimate recreation zone. On land, the surrounding resorts provide the comfort of beach chairs and umbrellas so that the sands are populated all day long by visitors basking in the sun. Out at sea a steady stream of boats is always coming and going against the blue horizon, a picturesque sight. And with everything available to rent you can join in too! Whichever way you choose to enjoy this beach is up to you.

3. Saint Catherine's Monastery: Holy Ground

Notable biblical events are believed to have taken place on this Peninsula, so it makes sense that one of the oldest active monasteries in the world still stands here today. Also known as the Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai, this holy location was built beside the peak where Moses reputedly received the Ten Commandments from God. Its expansive library of ancient manuscripts is second only to the Vatican's, the contents humbling to behold. From the ancient art to time-worn documents, this place is a historical gem.

4. Tiran Island: The Ultimate Day Trip

This island sits in the Straits of Tiran at the point where the Red Sea becomes the Gulf of Aqaba. Cruise through these marine crossroads to reach this unique wonderland - a paradise for scuba diving. The boat ride alone is worth the experience, and upon arrival, pristine beaches and crystal blue waters abound. Beneath the surface a whole other world awaits, brimming with exotic creatures. Well-preserved Jackson Reef is a dynamic ecosystem, home to inhabitants like the manta ray and barracuda!

5. Sharm Old Market: Souvenir Time!

For a genuinely local experience, take a break from the resorts and beaches and head to this Old Market in the south of Sharm El-Sheikh. An open air mall, rows of shops line the streets. Shoes, handicrafts, artwork, jewelry - you name it, this is the place to find it. Window shopping is just as fun as choosing an item and haggling for it. Either way, a stroll through this market is memorable.

Activities & attractions in Sharm el-Sheikh

Where to Eat in Sharm el-Sheikh

Try Egyptian barbecue dishes like kofta, kebab, and stuffed duck at El Masrien Grill (Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh), or dine on tasty Middle Eastern cuisine at Beirut Bay Restaurant in Na'ama Bay. Alternatively, book a table at the Reef Grill at the Four Seasons Resort for the best in al fresco dining. You'll pay from E£175 for a simple meal to E£396 for dinner in an upmarket restaurant.

When to visit Sharm el-Sheikh

Temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh can reach 92 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months of June, July, and August. Go from April to May and September to October when the heat is less intense and it's not as busy at the Ras Mohammed National Park, Ras Um Sid, and Tiran Island diving sites. Winter, from November to April is considered the best time to plan a stay in Sharm El Sheikh. It's warm and sunny and average temperatures of 72 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal for outdoor activities like camel riding and desert excursions.

How to Get to Sharm el-Sheikh

The city is served by Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), which is 11 miles northeast of the city. Many of the city's leading hotels offer shuttle buses from the airport. Taxis are also available and the fare from the airport to Nabq is E£150-400.

A boat service operated by International Fast Ferries carries passengers to Sharm El Sheikh from Hurghada four times a week. Tickets cost E£250 (one way) and E£450 (return).

The city can be reached easily by car. Drive down the western coast of the Sinai Peninsula if you're coming from Cairo or down the east coast from Eilat in Israel or Nuweiba and Dahab in Egypt.

East Delta Travel Company buses from Cairo and Superjet buses from Dahab and Nuweiba arrive at the Sharm El Sheikh bus station, which is 0.62 miles from the Peace Road. The fare from Cairo is E£80. Once you arrive at the bus station, you'll be able to catch a taxi to your hotel.

Airports near Sharm el-Sheikh

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There are lots of affordable hotels in Sharm El Sheikh for family vacations or trips with friends such as the Iberotel Palace, Hotel Novotel Sharm El Sheikh, and the Kahramana Hotel. For something a little more luxurious try the Sharm Grand Plaza Resort, the Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa, or the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh.

Popular Neighborhoods in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Maya - Sharm El Maya, also known as the Old Town, is the downtown district. It's where you'll find the marina, the port, and the Old Market, where you can buy souvenirs, crafts, and even snorkeling gear.

Na'ama Bay - just 3 miles up the coast from Sharm El Maya, Na'ama Bay is the city's glittering tourist hub. Known for its beautiful beach, the neighborhood also boasts some of the best hotels, nightlife venues, and restaurants.

Shark's Bay - the Shark's Bay area is 4.9 miles north of Na'ama Bay and is known for its many resort hotels and the beautiful beach with views of Tiran Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharm el-Sheikh

Most booked hotels in sharm el-sheikh, how to get around sharm el-sheikh, public transportation.

You'll see blue and white minibuses taking locals to destinations all over the city but it's against the law for them to carry tourists. If you're traveling with a group you may want to rent your own private minibus. Prices start from E£597 per day.

Taxis are a convenient way of getting around the city, if somewhat expensive. Many drivers won't use a meter so be sure to agree on a price before boarding. A typical 5-mile trip is E£65-80.

Sharm El Sheik stretches from the Old Town to Shark's Bay and beyond. Rent a car from leading providers like Hertz and Sixt for E£128 per day and see the city at your own pace.

The Cost of Living in Sharm el-Sheikh

Shopping streets.

Buy leather goods at 50 percent less than US prices in the city's markets or visit malls like SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh and Il Mercato for your favorite brands and designers. Try specialist stores like Beyond Limits on the upper floor of the Na'ama Center or Sharm Scuba Service at Shark's Bay for diving gear and equipment.

Groceries and Other

Stock up on food and essentials in local supermarkets like Carrefour, 24/7, and Metro. Prices are E£19 for 12 large eggs and E£13 for a quart of milk. Be sure to pack sunscreen before leaving home as it can be expensive to buy in Sharm El Sheikh.

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Travel Guide To Sharm El Sheikh

The resort of Sharm el Sheikh, with its string of luxury resorts, is heaven for winter-sun seekers, and, it's only a five-and-a-half hour flight from the UK. Here, the sun burns brightly and rain is a rarity. The temperature is tailor-made for languid swimming, sitting by a pool or lying in the shade. But it is also a world-class diving destination and a great place to soak up some history.

Where to stay in Sharm el Sheikh

FOUR SEASONS RESORT SHARM EL SHEIKH (00 20 69 360 3555; www.fourseasons.com/sharmelsheikh ). Designed to resemble a traditional Arabian village, this five-star hotel is one of Sharm's most tranquil hideaways. The 200 rooms and suites are scattered down the hill between reception and the tiny beach like a cascade of elegant sugar-lumps. In the lush gardens there are pools, water features and well-positioned cabanas with proper sunbeds. The dive shop runs daily trips to local sites, including the highly rated Straits of Tiran. Nightlife is laid-back: drinks and shisha in an Arabian lounge; ambient music by the shore. ££ HILTON SHARM EL SHEIKH FAYROUZ RESORT (00 20 69 360 0136; www.hilton.com ). This 210-room hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Sharm el Sheikh, on a prime site in the curve of the bay, with a hearty chunk of sandy beach for its guests. £ THE HYATT REGENCY SHARM EL SHEIKH RESORT (00 20 69 360 1234; www.sharm.hyatt.com ). This is another recent five-star arrival north of Na'ama Bay, on its own headland. Beyond the palm-lined avenue and pink-and-white marble lobby, the rooms are just as spacious and well-equipped as those at the Four Seasons, although with 439 of them around the grounds there isn't quite the same sense of privacy and there is less room for greenery, flowers and fountains. However there are pools, three beaches and a house reef. Na'ama Bay is just a dusty and not very pretty 10-minute walk away, if you are after nightlife. ££ THE RITZ-CARLTON SHARM EL SHEIKH (00 20 69 366 1919; www.ritzcarlton.com ). This luxurious hotel is on the coast just south of Na'ama Bay. Everything from the gold-topped pillars in reception to the pharaonic wall hangings above the beds says Ancient Egypt, although all the facilities are thoroughly 21st century. The 321 rooms are in two-storey blocks around the site, interspersed with the usual array of pools, palms and places to eat and drink. ££ THE SONESTA BEACH RESORT & CASINO (00 20 69 360 0725; www.sonesta.com ). The Sonesta Beach Resort & Casino is at the quiet end of the bay and has plenty of charm, though some of the rooms are a bit cheek-by-jowl. There are 520 rooms inspired by Arabian village architecture. £

Where to eat out in Sharm el Sheikh

Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh ( www.fourseasons.com/sharmelsheikh ). This open-concept restaurant offers indoor and alfresco dining with Mediterranean, Moroccan and Lebanese specialities. The restaurant seats 90 indoors and 75 outdoors. Opt for the Middle Eastern mezze and fresh seafood. There is also a wood-fired oven for pizzas.

STARLIGHT DINNER RESTAURANT

Hilton Sharm el Sheikh Fayrouz Resort ( www.hilton.com ). Dine alfresco in the desert against a mountain backdrop lit by firelight and candles. Food includes an Egyptian buffet and mezze. Book at least 24 hours in advance.

(00 20 69 360 0150; www.ghazala.com ). If you want to watch the evening passeggiata of Na'ama Bay while you dine on grilled lamb, head for the roof terrace of this charming restaurant, part of the Ghazala Hotel halfway along the bay. There's also a collection of low benches and cushions on the ground-floor terrace for elegant sprawling.

THE SOUK AT THE HYATT

The Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh resort ( www.sharm.hyatt.com ). The Souk at the Hyatt is built to resemble a Moroccan market with Bedouin music, Middle Eastern cooking and boutiques selling local artefacts, fashion and jewellery. Among the many foods on offer are spiced falafels in pita bread at Roti Roti (which specializes in flatbreads wrapped around traditional Middle Eastern curried and spiced meats, and served with traditional chutneys), noodle and rice dishes at Wok's and an array of Lebanese and Arabic specialities at Tahina's, including babaganoush, labneh with walnuts, tabouleh and fatoush.

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NA'AMA BAY

Once you have done the 'sights', the great sweep of golden sand at Na'ama Bay is the original home of Sharm el Sheikh's tourist industry, and has rows of sunbeds as well as plenty of activities, including shopping in 'Old' Sharm. There are also endless trips into the desert to dine under the stars with the Bedouin.

ST CATHERINE'S MONASTERY

In the shadow of Mount Sinai, stands the fortress-like St Catherine's Monastery, established by Emperor Justinian in 527 at the spot where Moses supposedly encountered the burning bush. Inside its high walls is an architectural mishmash of libraries, kitchens and living quarters, and an exquisite church hung with gold lamps and ancient icons and soaked in the scent of incense. Outside in the gardens is the ossuary where they keep the bones of all the monks who have lived there. Popular as a day trip, it is the only chance most visitors get to experience the Sinai Peninsula's curiously moving starkness, with only the odd oasis of date palms breaking up the endless pinky-brown hues of the jagged, crumbling mountains. You may baulk at the thought of hiking to the top of Mount Sinai but the ancient buildings at its foot are definitely worth a few hours away from the hotel poolside.

THE COLOURED CANYON

About 80km to the north-east of the monastery is a sight that wouldn't look out of place in an Indiana Jones film. The Coloured Canyon is a geographical oddity. A gorge carved by water through layers of sandstone and limestone over the past 1.5 million years and rediscovered rather more recently by a Bedouin looking for his lost daughter. The result is spectacular, especially at the narrowest section, where the towering rock walls, rosy pink and gold, with streaks and swirls of burgundy, green and yellow, are barely three feet apart and the sky is just a sliver of blue.

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Magnificent coral reefs lurk just below the azure surface of the Red Sea. Many visitors come here to admire the marine life at unspoiled sites stretching from the Straits of Tiran in the north to the southern tip of Sinai. There are corals of every hue and shape, from flame-red, branching alcyonarians to intricate yellow fans waving in the current. Fish are everywhere: delicately-striped angelfish, garishly spotted coral groupers and carelessly daubed parrotfish. Those who prefer snorkelling can still catch a glimpse of the underwater marvels with a mask and snorkel, thanks to close-to-shore shallow reefs such as White Knight and Middle Garden. Many of the best dive sites, such as Gordon and Jackson Reefs in the Straits of Tiran and those at Ras Mohammed National Park, are also perfect for snorkelling. (Ras Mohammed is considered one of the best diving spots in the world). And they are all accessible by boat on trips organised by any of Sharm el Sheikh's many dive shops. The Sinai peninsula is surrounded by terraces of coral up to 100 metres deep, providing food and shelter for a dazzling array of marine life, from tiny clownfish to chunky humphead wrasse, and sea eels to blacktip reef sharks.

The best way to get around Sharm el Sheikh

The transfer time from the airport to the majority of hotels is 30 minutes at most; many new resorts are only 10 minutes away. Car hire is possible but there are so many taxis and organised trips that it's not really necessary and, with security checkpoints and erratic driving, not much fun either.

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10 Top Things to Do in Sharm El-Sheikh

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Situated at the Gulf of Aqaba's mouth on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El-Sheikh is the original Red Sea resort town. Visitors who flock to the city for a change of scene after the Egyptian interior's dusty temples can expect beautiful beaches and world-class reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving . Watersports of all kinds are the premier pastime in Sharm El-Sheikh, and after a rewarding day on or under the water, you can recount tales of your adventures in one of the city’s lively bars. Other attractions range from traditional souks to protected nature areas and eclectic religious sites. 

Discover World-Class Scuba Diving

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There’s something for every diver in Sharm El-Sheikh, from dramatic reef walls to colorful coral gardens, where warm water temperatures and excellent visibility make each dive a pleasure. Sharm’s marine life is exceptionally diverse, with over 1,000 fish species in addition to turtles, rays, and summer whale shark sightings. Shore diving is a great way to keep costs down , but it’s also well worth taking a boat to the world-famous reefs of the Straits of Tiran, where plunging walls offer the best chance of pelagic fish and shark sightings. Check out Emperor Divers for fun dives and PADI courses. 

Dive Sharm’s Famous Shipwrecks

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For advanced divers, the biggest appeal of a Sharm El-Sheikh dive trip is the area’s iconic shipwrecks. The first on most people’s bucket list is the SS Thistlegorm , arguably one of the most famous wreck diving sites on the planet. During World War II, the Thistlegorm set sail from Scotland loaded with supplies for the Allied Forces in Egypt, where it was sunk by two German bomber planes. Most of its cargo, including motorbikes, Bedford trucks, and Bren gun carriers, can still be seen onboard today. Other famous wrecks include the Cypriot cargo ship Yolanda and the British steamship SS Dunraven. 

Try Your Hand at Other Watersports

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If you prefer to stay on top of the water, there are plenty of other ways to get your dose of sun and sea in Sharm El-Sheikh. Most shore diving sites are also accessible to snorkelers, while boat trips take snorkelers out to the more remote Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohammed reefs. You can even admire the reefs without getting wet on a glass-bottom boat tour. For those who like more high-octane watersports, opportunities abound for banana boating, tubing, kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing, and more. Want to learn to kitesurf? Kite Addicts can teach you in just 2.5 days.

Spend the Day Relaxing on the Beach

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Many of Sharm’s best beaches are located in Ras Mohammed National Park, but for sun-worshipping sessions in the city itself, Naama Bay is the most popular choice. Here, a wide stretch of golden sand fringed by restaurants, cafés, and lively resorts constitutes Sharm’s main tourist hub, a place to socialize, swim, and spend all day reading on one of the many sun loungers. Further north, Shark’s Bay is a slightly quieter and more authentic alternative, while Ras Um Sid at the southern end of town is renowned as the most rewarding shore diving and snorkeling beach in Sharm El-Sheikh. 

Experience Sharm’s Eclectic Nightlife

The epicenter of the city’s nightlife is open-air nightclub Pacha , where world-renowned DJs entertain the crowds until well into the next day. Little Buddha brings Buddha Bar’s trendy sounds to this corner of the Sinai Peninsula; while Bus Stop Lounge is a more laid-back nightspot with a pool table, drink specials, and great music. If you’d rather sit back and swap dive tales over a few beers than sweat it out on the dance floor all night, head to Camel Roof Bar for the Friday night Divers Party; or sit back and admire stunning ocean views at Farsha Café .

Look for Wildlife in Ras Mohammed National Park

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Encompassing 185 square miles of land and sea, Ras Mohammed National Park is the jewel in Sharm’s ecological crown. It includes the region’s best beaches and dive sites, many of which are accessible from shore. In addition, a saltwater lake, the world’s second most northerly mangrove forest, and areas of the inland desert provide a sanctuary for plenty of rare wildlife. Keep an eye out for the vulnerable Dorcas gazelle and Nubian ibex, as well as over 140 bird species, including the endangered Egyptian vulture. The park is located roughly 25 miles south of the city at the very tip of the peninsula. 

Shop for Souvenirs at Sharm Old Market

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For an immersion into the local culture, pay a visit to Sharm Old Market. This crowded souk sells everything you’d expect from an Egyptian bazaar, including pyramids of fragrant spices, silver jewelry, and Arabic lamps inlaid with colored glass. It’s a great place to shop for souvenirs while simultaneously honing your haggling skills. You’ll also find some of the cheapest restaurants and cafés in the city. Grab a seat and spend the evening sipping mint tea and smoking shisha while watching the rest of the world go by. The market is located in the far south of Sharm, near Al-Sahaba Mosque. 

Admire the City’s Religious Sites

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Although most people come to Sharm for its beaches and reefs, there are plenty of cultural sites, including several beautiful places of worship. Although completed recently in 2008, Al-Mustafa Mosque replicates the Fatimid architecture of Cairo’s iconic Al-Azhar Mosque and is particularly beautiful when illuminated at night. Al-Sahaba Mosque, located in the Old Market, cherry-picks the best architectural elements of the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman styles, while the Coptic Heavenly Cathedral stands out for its ceiling fresco of St. John’s vision of The Apocalypse.

Sample Traditional Egyptian Food

You can find most cuisines in Sharm El-Sheikh, from Cajun to Mexican. However, if you’re keen to try something a little more local, make sure to check out the city’s Egyptian restaurants. The top-rated choice on TripAdvisor is El Kababgy , located within the Mövenpick Resort on Naama Bay. Opt for kebabs and kofta from the traditional charcoal grill, or try an authentic tagine or hawawshi (local bread stuffed with minced meat). Luxor is another Egyptian fine dining option in SOHO Square, while local favorite El Hoseni in the Old Market offers tasty staples for a fraction of the price. 

Take a Day Trip to Mount Sinai

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For a complete change of scene, visit Mount Sinai in the peninsula’s interior. Believed to be the mountain where God appeared to Moses to give him the Ten Commandments, it is a pilgrimage for Christians, Jews, and Muslims (Prophet Muhammad also spent time here in the late sixth century). Hike to the top of the mountain in time for sunrise via the Camel Trail or the more scenic but challenging Steps of Repentance, then pay a visit to Saint Catherine’s Monastery with its world-famous collection of religious art and manuscripts. Mount Sinai is a 2.5-hour drive from Sharm.

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North of Ras Muhammad, on a beautiful natural harbour much damaged by the ill-planned building of successive occupants, is the town of Sharm El Sheikh, international gateway to the region and the hub of a series of resorts that merge into one another – Ras Muhammad (see above), Na’ama Bay, Coral Bay, Shark’s Bay (a good family resort) and Ras Nasrani. Peace Road, running a little way inland, links all the bays together (taxis and minibuses ply the route).

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Old Sharm lies a little way inland, as authentic a piece of Egypt as you will see on this part of the Sinai coast, with small shops on backstreets and an unhurried atmosphere: it is well worth a visit.

Eight kilometres (5 miles) farther on, Na’ama Bay is the centre of Sinai’s tourist boom, with hotels, restaurants, camping grounds and diving shops. It is over-developed but it makes a good base for visiting local beaches.

Some of the best for diving and snorkelling are The Tower, Ras Umm Sid, Ras Nasrani and Nabq. Equipment can be rented at one of many diving centres, where boat trips to Gazirat Tiran, an island in the middle of the straits with superb corals, can also be arranged.

Shipwrecks dot the shoreline, testifying to the difficulty of navigation between the reefs.

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From great resorts and the lofty Mt Sinai to the Oasis of Feiran and charming Old Sharm, these are the best things to do in Sharm El Sheikh.

#1 Check out Al-Tur

Al-Tur, the capital and largest town in South Sinai, is reached after 75km (45 miles) of hot driving through a wide valley. Settled in ancient times because of its good water supply and excellent harbour, it was the chief quarantine station for pilgrims returning to Egypt from Mecca.

Modern Al-Tur, despite scattered palm groves and a beautiful beach, retains this way-station atmosphere. The town’s population is a broad ethnic mix, many of them descended from Berber and African immigrants.

#2 Discover Old Sharm

#3 go diving at na’ama bay.

Na’ama Bay is the centre of Sinai’s tourist boom, with hotels, restaurants, camping grounds and diving shops. It is over-developed but it makes a good base for visiting local beaches.

Some of the best for diving and snorkelling are The Tower, Ras Umm Sid, Ras Nasrani and Nabq. Equipment can be rented at one of many diving centres, where boat trips to Gazirat Tiran, an island in the middle of the straits with superb corals, can also be arranged. Shipwrecks dot the shoreline, testifying to the difficulty of navigation between the reefs.

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#4 Find peace at the Oasis of Feiran

The Oasis of Feiran is the largest and most fertile patch of cultivation on the peninsula. Parched for most of the year, winter rains and melting snow send down short-lived torrents to water the valley. Peppered throughout the palm groves are clusters of Bedu huts.

The wadi may have been the site of the biblical battle between the Amalakites and the Israelites. Within the mountain are the scattered remains of monasteries, chapels and hermit cells of early Christian monks who believed this to be the Elim of the Bible. Tranquil and serene, it is difficult to imagine that Feiran was a cathedral city in the Middle Ages.

Today it is spread with the ruins of dozens of ancient churches, some dating back to the 4th century AD, and you can often visit the small operating convent here with permission.

#5 Seek solace at St Catherine’s Monastery

From Feiran the road climbs into an open plain and after 32km (20 miles) reaches the settlement of St Catherine. The St Catherine’s Monastery is in a wadi between Jebel Musa – most popular candidate for the site of the delivery of the Ten Commandments – and the Jebel al-Dayr just up the hill to the south.

The Roman emperor Justinian ordered the building of a fortress-monastery on the site in AD 537 in order to protect the Sinai passes against invasion. Originally dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ, the church built within the fortress was renamed after St Catherine (a 4th-century Alexandrian martyred for her derision of Roman idol-worship), after her body miraculously appeared atop Sinai’s highest peak, apparently looking none the worse for wear.

This miracle, coupled with the Crusaders’ occupation of nearby Palestine, ensured the support of Christian rulers. The monastery’s fame spread, so that by the 14th century up to 400 monks lived there.

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#6 Climb Jebal Musa (Mt Sinai)

Just behind the monastery, a path leads ultimately to the summit of 2,285-metre (7,497ft) -high Jebel Musa, popularly known as Mount Sinai. There are two principal routes to the top and it takes about two-and-a-half hours each way.

The longer and less steep route, Siket El Bashait, can also be negotiated by camel (for hire in the village). The steeper, more direct route, Siket Sayidna Musa, is up the 3,750 “steps of penitence” – rough stone steps that were likely constructed in the 6th or 7th century. The climb is fairly easy, but coming down is trickier, and care should be taken.

The view from the top is magnificent, particularly at dawn or sunset. In fact, many visitors book tours that arrive at approximately 1am at the foot of the mountain in order to climb to the top to watch sunrise.

#7 Go kite-surfing in Dahab

Sediments washed down from the mountains have created a broad sandy plain hereat Dahab. An Israeli-built town on a sandy cove, it has hotels, restaurants, camping and diving facilities and a reputation as the “Ibiza of Egypt”.

It is world-renowned for its wind- and kite-surfing as reliable winds provide superb flat-water conditions inside Dahab’s sand spit. The scuba diving is also excellent thanks to coral reefs just offshore, and there are several dive schools.

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#8 Try snorkelling at Ras Muhammad National Park

Ras Muhammad is a coral peninsula thrusting its head into the Red Sea at the southernmost tip of the Sinai. It is a national park and one of the outstanding snorkelling and diving areas in the world.

At the Shark’s Observatory, a coral ridge falls over 80 metres (262ft) into the open sea and the wary diver or snorkeller can float along its edge (under 1 metre/3ft deep at high tide) and look out into an underwater paradise.

Most of the best accommodations in Sharm El Sheikh are lined along the coastline. Here are some of the best areas to stay in the resort.

From luxurious hotels and resorts to individual villas, beach houses, and budget apartments, Ras Um Sid caters to families, honeymooners, and groups alike. Right at the tip of the peninsula, this area offers stunning views of the Red Sea and the reefs, making it the perfect location to unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of the area.

As the bustling tourist hub of Sharm El Sheikh, Naama Bay offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and preferences. From budget hotels to high-end resorts, the bay has something for everyone.

Shark's Bay

With some of the best diving and snorkelling spots in Sharm El Sheikh. Shark’s Bay has a number of luxury hotels with great views over the Red Sea.

This charming historic area is more relaxed and traditional than the rest of Sharm El Sheikh and the hotels and guesthouses reflect that.

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Get out of your resort and you’ll find that Sharm El Sheikh is a food lover's paradise, offering a range of cuisines from traditional Egyptian street food to high-end fine dining options. Here’s where to eat.

Naama Bay is a bustling area that is home to numerous restaurants and cafes. Visitors can find a range of cuisines, including Italian, Indian, and Lebanese at Naama Bay. Most restaurants offer beautiful sea views, too.

The Old Market is a charming area and filled with street vendors selling traditional Egyptian street food. Visitors can sample authentic dishes such as shawarma, kofta, and falafel.

If you are looking for fine dining options, Soho Square is the perfect place for you. It is a trendy area that is home to many high-end restaurants, including Japanese, Italian, and French.

Sharm El-Sheikh is a popular tourist destination for exploring the Sinai Peninsula. Getting around this coastal city can be a bit overwhelming for first-time visitors, but with the right information and planning, it can be a breeze.

Taxis are readily available in Sharm El Sheikh and can be hailed on the street or arranged through your hotel. Always negotiate the fare before getting in the taxi. Bargain hard.

By microbus

Microbuses are an inexpensive way to shoot around Sharm El Sheikh. They run from the resort to Na’ama Bay early morning until late at night and are marked with the destination in Arabic. Flag down on the street.

It is possible to hire a car and private driver for smaller trips in and around Sharm El Sheikh, including tours.

Many hotels and rental shops offer bicycles for rent. Cycling is a great way to explore the resort, allowing riders to take in the sights at a leisurely pace.

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The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is between October and April when the weather is mild and pleasant. During these months, temperatures range from around 20-30°C, making it ideal for outdoor activities like swimming, snorkelling, and diving.

Additionally, this period is the peak tourist season, so you can expect most activities and events to be happening during this time.

However, if you are looking for a cheaper time to visit, you can consider traveling during the shoulder season from May to September. During this time, the weather is hotter with temperatures often reaching above 35°C.

While it might be too hot for some activities, you can still enjoy the beautiful beaches and resort facilities. Additionally, prices for accommodations and flights are often cheaper during this period.

It's worth noting that during the months of November to March, the water temperatures in the Red Sea can be quite cool, so if you're planning on swimming or snorkelling, you may want to bring a wetsuit.

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The number of days to spend in Sharm El Sheikh depends on what you want to do and see.

If you just want to relax on the beach and enjoy the resort amenities, 3-4 days may be enough.

However, if you want to explore the surrounding area and go on excursions, you may want to stay for a week or more, especially if you wish to hike to the summit of Mt Sinai.

With its own international airport, it’s easy to fly into Sharm El-Sheikh but there are plenty of other ways to get here as well.

Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is the nearest airport to the resort, around a 20-minute drive to the resort centre.

There are regular bus services from Cairo and other major cities in Egypt to Sharm El-Sheikh, including Alexandria, Dahab, Luxor and Nuweiba. Note that the bus station is around 7km northwest of the resort near the ring road.

If you are driving from Cairo, take the Suez Road and then the Sharm El-Sheikh Road until you reach the resort.

There is a high-speed ferry that links Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada which takes two-and-a-half-hours and runs twice weekly.

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: A Travel Guide For First-Timers

Sharm El Sheikh has been THE international beach destination darling of Europeans, Middle Easterners and domestic Egyptian tourists for decades now, and for very good reason. It has year-round warm weather, azure water, soft sand beaches, a plethora of hotels and resorts and some of the most spectacular diving in the world (according to international divers, we’re not being biased!).

Recently other Red Sea beach towns like Hurghada , El Gouna and Marsa Alam have been giving Sharm El Sheikh (or Sharm as we locals call it) a run for their money in popularity, but Sharm remains the OG of the Red Sea beach resort scene.

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Go to Sharm if you want: affordable resort luxury. Sharm El Sheikh is very much an all-inclusive hotel package destination – this is where to go if you want to stay at affordable but still 5 star luxury beach resorts, with everything you need for a great beach vacation all within your hotel.

Don’t go to Sharm if you want: a backpacker’s type of beach holiday or anything off the beaten track. Up the Sinai coast of Sharm El Sheikh is the bohemian beach town of Dahab, which is far more suited for that kind of trip. Nuweiba and Ras Shitan also are home to dozens of camps right on the beach.

Quick Facts About Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm is on the tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula where the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba meet the waters of the Gulf of Suez in the Red Sea, leading to its wildly diverse marine life

Sharm El Sheikh used to be a fishing village before it was turned into a port due to its strategic naval positioning. Israel invaded and occupied the Sinai Peninsula, including Sharm, from 1967 to 1982. When Egypt reclaimed it in 1982, it was deemed the ‘City of Peace’ and development ensued to make it an international tourist destination

Best Time To Go To Sharm

Sharm El Sheikh is a year-round destination, but its ‘high season’ is the spring and fall, with average daily temperatures of 25-30 degrees Celsius and cloudless skies – aka, ideal beach weather.

From June to August it’s significantly hotter, with temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s Celsius. If you love the sun and heat, then summer is a good time to go because you’ll find more affordable deals and less crowds than the high season.

Even in the winter, Europeans and Brits still escape to Sharm to enjoy the sun and warmth. From December to February, the daytime temperature averages around the early 20s Celsius, and even if the sea might be too cold for you, lots of resorts have heated pools, so you can still enjoy swimming.

How To Get There

1. Flying (recommended): Sharm El Sheikh has an international airport which receives dozens of international and domestic flights a day. Sharm is around a 4.5 hour flight from many European cities and around 5.5 hours from British cities, and there are tons of budget flights with really cheap airfare or combo airfare/hotel packages.

If you want to fly domestically, most flights within Egypt going to Sharm el Sheikh will originate from Cairo or at least transit there. There’s only a weekly direct flight between Sharm and Luxor, and there are no direct flights between Hurghada/Sharm or Aswan/Sharm. You’ll have to transit in Cairo. A direct flight between Cairo and Sharm is around an hour.

2. By Car: No matter where you are in Egypt, your hotel or anyone in the know can arrange to hire a private car and driver to take you to Sharm El Sheikh. The drive from Cairo is around 6 hours.

3. By Bus: Several different bus companies serve Sharm, most originating from Cairo. The most popular are Go Bus, Superjet and East Delta. They’re air-conditioned buses and the trip averages around 8 hours.

Important local tip: if you’re entering Sharm (or the Sinai peninsula as a whole) via car or bus, then make sure you have proper ID on you because there are A LOT of security checks on the road. They’ll ask to look at your passport and ask where you’re going, and might search your car and bags. Make sure that any alcohol bottles you have are unopened and that you have a receipt for them (to prove they’re not bought from the Egyptian black market).

In general, flying into Sharm is much easier just because you skip the hassle of the Sinai road security checks which can take a long time, adding hours to your overall journey. Once you’re actually in the city of Sharm (where the airport is), getting around is much easier.

Is there a ferry between Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh?

No, there’s currently no ferry available for travelers between Hurghada and Sharm, even if you find confusingly vague information online.

Do You Need A Visa For Sharm El Sheikh?

If you’re flying directly into Sharm El Sheikh (ie., Sharm is your entry point into Egypt), and if you're not staying in the Sinai peninsula for more than 15 days, then you don’t need to buy an entry visa at the airport. You'll get something called a 'Sinai Stamp' for free on your passport -- emphasis on the 'free' part, don't believe anyone at the airport who says they'll get you a stamp for the "low price" of a couple of euro - this is a scam, just ignore them and go straight to an airport official.

If you plan to go to Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, or any other Egyptian destination outside of the Sinai peninsula, or plan to stay longer than 15 days, you’ll need to get the visa. It’s $25 upon arrival.

Where To Stay In Sharm El Sheikh

Which hotel in sharm should i choose.

Sharm has really boomed as a beach destination since 1982 – there are now over 350 hotels! Choosing a hotel out of so many can feel overwhelming, but it’s really just about your personal preferences. There’s everything from adult-only hotels to hotels created specifically for families with kids; all-inclusive hotels (all meals and drinks included), to more budget stays; hotels right on the beach, and others that need a shuttle to bring you to the beach, etc. You get the idea – there’s everything lol.

Lots of people come to Sharm via preset flight/hotel packages provided by different travel agencies, whether in Egypt or their home country. But if you’re more of an independent traveler, then we recommend making a list of things that are important for you during your Sharm trip and then searching for hotels that match your criteria on the usual online hotel booking sites. Example: heated pools, in-house diving centers, or specific facilities/amenities. A little research goes a long way and can really make a difference – and of course, make sure to read guest reviews and the fine print!

You can also find cheap flights on sites like Skyscanner and the likes, so you don’t need to depend on a travel agency.

Which area in Sharm is best to stay in?

For the most part, Sharm is divided into 3 main areas: Nabq, Naama Bay and Hadaba (also known as Ras Um El Sid or Old Sharm).

Nabq is northeast of Sharm Airport and is the quietest, with long stretches of beachfront luxury resorts (not to be confused with the Nabq Protectorate, which is next to the neighborhood of Nabq in Sharm but protected from development).

Between Nabq and Naama Bay are Knights Bay, Sharks Bay, and Coral Bay, also home to lots of 5 star resorts like the Four Seasons. Between Coral Bay and Naama Bay is Soho Square, a nightlife spot run by Savoy Hotels.

Naama Bay used to be known as ‘central Sharm’ because of its myriad hotels and promenade of shisha cafes, shops, restaurants and bars. While the hotels are still beautiful and act as an oasis from the hustle and bustle outside, and the beaches are very easy to wade into with minimal coral, the promenade itself has seen better days and the shopkeepers and touts can be obnoxious.

Hadaba (Ras Um El Sid) is what’s considered Old Sharm (the first part of the city to be developed), and is home to the Old Market and Al Sahaba Mosque.

Local tip: Honestly, it doesn’t really matter which area of Sharm you stay in, considering as they all have beachfront hotels where you’ll be spending the majority of your time. Your choice of hotel is more important than your choice of area.

How To Get Around Sharm

Unfortunately there’s no Uber (or Careem, the Middle East version), so you’re stuck with taxis. Most of the cabs in Sharm won’t have a running meter, so it’s important you tell the driver where you’re going and negotiate a price before climbing in. They can easily ask for astronomical prices, so make sure to haggle (unless you feel comfortable paying what they’re asking for).

You can also arrange with your hotel to get you a private car & driver, but that’s obviously more expensive than a cab.

Is Sharm safe? And is Sharm safe for solo women travelers?

Yes, it’s safe! So much so that extremely important international conferences (like the recent COP27) are held there, with politicians, dignitaries and VIPs all staying in the city. Sharm had a rough few years after the 2011 revolution because it’s such a tourist hub, but the good news is that Sharm is now one of the safest cities in Egypt because of all the ensuing security measures.

Like we mentioned above, driving to Sharm from Cairo is a hassle because of all the security checkpoints on the roads, where they search everything from cars to bags. So while annoying, it’s a good problem to have.

Sharm itself is a walled city, with heavily monitored entrance and exit points – so basically anyone who’s in Sharm has to have a reason to be! All hotels and resorts have their own security as well obviously, and all public areas are under tight surveillance by the Tourist Police (both in uniform and plainclothes).

If you’re a solo woman, you’ll hopefully feel 100% safe enjoying your resort – everyone there wears normal swim and beachwear, so don’t feel like you have to cover up at your hotel. Even when you’re in public places, the attire is much more relaxed than in cities like Cairo or Alexandria.

What COULD possibly be annoying to women travelers (well, to everyone really but especially women) is how pushy and annoying the shopkeepers and touts can be about selling you their wares or ushering you into their cafes/restaurants. Just say no firmly and politely and keep it moving; they’re obnoxious but harmless.

Things To Do In Sharm El Sheikh

We wrote a long article about the 12 best things to do in Sharm El Sheikh , so all the meaty info is there.

But if you want a quick spoiler of the top things people love: scuba diving, snorkeling, boat trips and relaxing on serviced beaches.

Where To Go Out In Sharm El Sheikh

If you decided to take a break from your hotel and see what else is going in Sharm, then the main places you’ll probably be heading are the following:

1. Soho Square

Soho Square has restaurants, bars, cafes, shisha, ice skating, kids’ arcade, bowling, culturama, tennis and squash. It’s clean and organized and run by the Savoy Hotel group, so not chaotic like Naama Bay or the Old Market.

Soho Square’s restaurants: L’Entrecote (steakhouse), Zen (Chinese), Akuna Matata (international fusion), Teppanyaki (Japanese), Luxor (Egyptian), Bombay (Indian), Mai Thai, Sushi Lounge, Koutouki (Greek) and Mandarin Bistro.

Soho Square’s bars: Ice Bar, Crystal Lounge, Oxygen Bar, Queen Vic British Pub, Mandarin Bar, El Kahwa and Kitano Top Bar.

Local tip: some of the restaurants/bars have a dress code of no shorts and flip-flops for men.

2. Naama Bay

Naama Bay has restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes, shisha, fast food, shops and casinos. It’s a bit chaotic and shopkeepers can be pushy, but it can still be fun.

If you’re looking for quick fast food on the go, here you’ll find McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Some of Naama Bay’s restaurants: Peking (Chinese), Abou El Sid (Egyptian), TGI Friday’s, Pomodoro, Tandoori, Hard Rock Cafe

Some of Naama Bay’s bars: Camel Bar & Rooftop, Tavern Bar, Bus Stop, Pirates Bar, Blue Stone Pub

Some of Naama Bay’s clubs: Pacha, Little Buddha, Space

3. Hadaba/Old Sharm

Besides souvenir shopping (and haggling) in the Old Market, if you want to go to a beach bar for the day, then Old Sharm has El Fanar Beach (with Farsha Lounge overlooking it, which happens to be one of the most beautiful spots in Sharm and home to one of the best views in all of Egypt !). El Fanar Beach and Terrazzina Beach also have frequent beach parties.

If you’re looking for some great old school restaurants, there’s Sinai Star (best seafood in Sharm), El Masrien (Egyptian classics) and Fares (also seafood). These places aren’t exactly ambient but the food is great.

Read more: 12 Local Egyptian Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

Egypt has a strong tipping culture, especially in the service industry. There’s no set percentage or number that works across the board, it’s really up to you and what you feel comfortable with (knowing that tips are always greatly appreciated because wages are so low in Egypt!)

A couple of local tips about tips (heh heh):

It’s always best to tip in the local currency of EGP

If you have to tip in foreign currency, please make sure it’s dollars/euros/sterling because it’s harder to exchange lesser-used currencies

If tipping in foreign currency, please give actual bills and not coins because foreign exchange bureaus won’t accept coins – so it’s like you tipped them nothing in the end

Usual people to tip: servers, hotel staff (especially cleaning crew – if you don’t see them before you check out, leaving some money in your room for them is appreciated), tour guides or boat crew (anyone who took you on an excursion of sorts)

Who you don’t need to tip: taxi drivers (they’re probably ripping you off to begin with), anyone who demands a tip but has provided no service (while this sounds illogical, it does happen)

Basically the same way you came, lol. Your hotel can arrange an airport transfer for you or you can take a taxi (to the airport or bus terminal, whichever way you’re leaving).

We hope this first-timers guide to Sharm El Sheikh was useful – and that it’ll lead to your second, third and tenth trip to Sharm!

For more city guides:

Hurghada city guide, el gouna city guide, aswan city guide.

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30 Fun Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Sharm El Sheikh is world famous for its splendid beaches and superb scuba-diving opportunities. There are so many things to do in Sharm El Sheikh in addition to sitting on the beach and soaking up the sun rays.

In this article we list some great activities to make your next trip to Sharm El Sheikh a real once in a lifetime memorable experience! Whether you are a regular visitor to Sharm El Sheikh or planning a trip there for your next holidays, this article will almost definitely provide you with some new inspirations and ideas of how to fill your holiday time to the maximum.

From mosques, traditional markets, scuba-diving, churches, desert safaris, hiking trips and watersports your holiday can be jam- packed with different opportunities to try out something new and take in the gorgeous natural mountainous landscapes and sea vistas.

1 – Marvel at the magnificent Mustafa Mosque

This glorious mosque is the largest in Sharm El Sheikh and can accommodate around 3000 worshippers! The mosque consists of two 72 metre tall minarets which flank each side of the central dome. It was designed by Egyptian architect Fouad Tawfik Hafez and completed in 2008.

At night the mosque is illuminated creating a striking backdrop for some stunning photos! It is located close to Naama bay so attracts many tourists who come to marvel at its exterior. Inside the mosque is also very impressive with low-hanging chandeliers and walls decorated with Arabic calligraphy.

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2 – Stroll around the Old Market

The Old Market is the ideal location to go and pick up some authentic Egyptian souvenirs. Enjoy haggling with local vendors to ensure a good price and soak up the vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

In the Old Market it is possible to find an array of products for example leather goods, herbs and spices, jewellery, textiles, hanging lamps, teas, shoes and more! One particular speciality is the crafted Egyptian engraved woodwork in the form of decorative figures!

Indulge your senses with the smells of Arabic coffee, shisha pipes, frying seafood and sizzling meat from the food stalls. Gaze upon the colourful fruits and vegetables or simply people watch as local Egyptians come to buy and trade their goods.

Open seven days a week the Old Market is a real delight to browse around!

3 – Explore the Ras Muhammad National Park

The Ras Muhammad National Park is a vast area consisting of 480 square kilometres on the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula. The park that is just 12 km away from Sharm El Sheikh is brimming with wildlife. In particular it is popular for its marine diversity, boasting an estimate of around 1,000 different species of fish!

Visitors will be amazed by the sensational pristine coral reefs with the possibility of catching a glimpse of some sea creatures including sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays and perhaps if you are lucky some reef sharks!

The park has a rich diversity of different habitats from desert areas, to mangroves and salt marshes. Taking a tour around the park you may have the chance to spot desert foxes, gazelles, wild goats and lizards.

Check out the information centre within the park to learn more about the different wildlife conservation projects and the local ecosystem.

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4 – Soak up the sun in Naama Bay

Naama bay is a natural bay in Sharm El Sheikh and it is a fantastic place to enjoy swimming and snorkelling. There are many restaurants, cafés and bars. Sunbathing on the sandy beaches of Naama bay it is possible to take in the views of the surrounding mountains in the background.

Naama bay is also a great location to try out some water sports such as kayaking, jet skiing or windsurfing. There are many resort hotels in Naama bay perfect for family holidays. Most of the larger hotels offer swimming pools and sports facilities to guests.

Naama bay is very easy to get to from the Sharm El Sheikh International airport and therefore a popular destination among tourists who come to enjoy the Red Sea and the lively night ambiance.

5 – Enjoy the evening entertainment options at SOHO Square

Soho Square is a shopping complex where it is easy to find both Egyptian and international style dining options.

During the evening it is highly recommended to check out the spectacular illuminated fountain with colour changing water jets. Watch on as strobe lights flash and dance across the water.

There are many different entertainment options including an ice rink, a bowling alley and a large kids area with a ball pit and slides. Often there are live music concerts or dance performances for visitors to enjoy. Soho square is a popular gathering spot for both tourists and locals due to its relaxed family friendly atmosphere and plentiful outdoor seating areas.

6 – Adjust your scuba diving mask and plunge underwater

Sharm El Sheikh is considered one of the top scuba diving destinations worldwide due to the excellent visibility and the well-preserved coral reefs. Divers travel here from around the world to marvel at the soft coral beds and have the chance to swim amongst tropical fish.

The Yolanda reef is located within the Ras Mohammed Marine Park and is one of the most famous diving spots. Yolanda reef is named after the wreck of the ship Yolanda, a Cypriot cargo boat that sank in the 1980s whilst transporting bathroom porcelain.

Divers love the Yolanda reef due to the rich coral plateau and the opportunity to spot many different sea creatures such as turtles and barracuda.

Jackson Reef is found in the northern part of the Straits of Tiran and many divers head here with the hope of catching a glimpse of a hammerhead shark, tuna fish or a manta ray. The Jackson reef also houses a cargo boat shipwreck which can be interesting for divers to explore.

Another popular site in the Straits of Tiran is the Thomas Reef which is actually the smallest reef but very much celebrated for its high concentration of bright corals.

The Blue Hole is another notorious diving spot which is located about a 2 hours drive away from Sharm El Sheikh. It is called the ‘Blue Hole’ because it is a sinkhole formed by erosion of the limestone reef. The hole is estimated to be around 100 metres in depth and offers an incredible array of marine life.

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7 – Admire the sumptuous Heavenly Cathedral

The walls of this Cathedral are heavily plastered with frescoes relating biblical scenes. In particular look out for the dramatic depiction of Saint John’s vision of the Apocalypse!

Visitors will have their breath taken away by the opulent chandeliers, the hugely colourful stained-glass windows and intricately painted icons.

It required a team of 19 artists to create this masterpiece of a church and it is known as the ‘heavenly cathedral’ for a reason because the interior blows visitors away by its grace and attention to detail.

8 – Jump on a quad bike for a spin round the desert

Embark upon a thrilling adventure on a quad bike and witness the sheer beauty of the desert firsthand. Feel the wind rushing through your hair as you zip over sandy terrains and connect with a group activity to spend quality time with friends and family.

Quad tours are accessible for beginners or more experienced riders so every level can enjoy and become part of the activity. A quad tour could also give you the unique opportunity to get up close to a traditional Bedouin camp to experience a completely new culture and see how real people live within the desert!

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9 – Take a snorkelling trip to Tiran Island

Tiran island now belongs to Saudi Arabia but used to be a part of Egypt. The island measures 80 square kilometres and is found in the narrowest section of the Straits of Tiran.

The island is uninhabited and makes up part of the Ras Mohammed National Park.

Crystal clear waters make Tiran island the perfect excursion for some snorkelling. Lots of tour experiences include a boat trip to the island with lunch and an opportunity to snorkel off the boat.

Get away from the more busy tourist areas around Naama bay to these secluded spots to enjoy fish gliding through the calm waters. Graceful rays and turtles are often spotted on these memorable day trips!

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10 – Take in the beauty of the Sahaba mosque

The Sahaba mosque is now the second biggest mosque in Sharm El Sheikh after the Mustafa mosque mentioned at the start of the article. It only opened in 2017 so it is a relatively recent addition in the heart of Sharm El Sheikh.

The mosque blends lots of different architectural styles for example Ottoman, Fatimid and Mamluk creating a dazzling visual effect. The mosque has two 76 metre minarets (only slightly taller than the Mustafa mosque) and can be easily found in a prime location right next to the Old Market.

The mosque has two separate floors for men and women and a library full of islamic teaching texts.

11 – Discover marine life on a glass-floor boat trip

Some boat trips offer visitors the amazing experience of a glass-bottom boat trip with 18 windows to get a jaw-dropping vision of life under the sea. Venture into the depths of the Red Sea waters from the comfort of a boat and without even getting wet!

Some companies offer boat trips aboard a bright red pirate vessel with three different deck areas. Set sail across to the Ras Mohammed National park and pretend to be a pirate for a day in a great family friendly boat experience.

Other boat tours available include trips on luxury yachts, large catamarans or private speed boats. There are even tours involving banana boats for those seeking out more active water-sports adventures. Check out the Tourscanner site to browse all the potential Sharm El Sheikh boat experiences on offer.

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12 – Gaze up at the night sky

Since Sharm El Sheikh is located in a desert region there are very dark skies at night which provide the perfect conditions for clear visibility of the constellations and planets. There is very little light pollution and often minimal cloud cover giving visitors a great view into the night sky.

There are many stargazing tour experiences on offer starting at around 25 euros per person. Gaze into a telescope and be amazed by the richness of celestial objects the night sky has to offer. A trained guide can help point out the different constellations and perhaps you even have the good fortune to assist a meteor shower or shooting star!

Click the link below to check out the stargazing experiences available, some even including BBQ dinners and camel rides!

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13 – Discover Bedouin culture with a traditional dinner and show

The Bedouin people are a nomadic Arab tribe that live in the desert of the Sinai peninsula. They are known for their strong sense of hospitality and community values.

Traditionally Bedouins used to live in black tents made from goat hair however nowadays tents are made from more typically modern materials!

Let yourself be swept away by a once-in-a-lifetime dance performance surrounded by the desert involving belly dancing, fire and acrobatics.

Savour the traditional flavours of Bedouin grilled meat on the flame with a cup of Bedouin tea. Many of the tours involving the dinner dance show and a visit to a Bedouin tent also include riding with camels, quad bikes and star gazing!

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14 – Mount a camel and parade through the desert

Camels are a timeless symbol of life in the desert and have been used by the Bedouin nomadic tribes for transporting goods along trade routes and in between settlements.

In Bedouin folklore the camel is a symbol of strength and endurance probably due to their incredible ability to survive with little water in such an arid climate. Without a doubt, a ride upon a camel in order to experience the true expanse of the desert is amongst the top things to do in Sharm El Sheikh!

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15 – Cool off on some of the best beaches Sharm El Sheikh has to offer

When talking about the best beaches in Sharm El Sheikh there are so many that it can be a tough job to narrow it down to a select few.

El Fanar is a paradise of turquoise waters and clean sands nestled between some craggy rocks. There is a relaxed atmosphere with many great snorkeling spots to discover some new aquatic creatures.

While the name may put off some more cautious tourists, Sharks Bay Beach is considered one of the best beaches for snorkeling on the shallow reefs and taking in the sunset with a cocktail in hand.

Another popular beach is Ras Um Sid due to its abundance of fan coral formations. It is nicknamed ‘the Golden Beach’ due to the warm hue of the rocks and sand.

Old Quay Beach is often praised as one of the best beaches in Sharm El Sheikh because of the easy access to its vertical coral reef for snorkeling!

16 – Check out some stunning corals while snorkeling

Marine enthusiasts will definitely agree that snorkeling is a very high priority on the list of things to do in Sharm El Sheikh because just a mask and snorkel can open up a whole new underwater kingdom bustling with activity! The warm waters provide an ideal habitat for starfish, clownfish and parrotfish to name a few.

Use Tourscanner to browse some of the snorkeling tours available with many experiences including a ride in a boat and lunch. Snorkeling tours can last a whole full day or there are also some half-day (3 to 4 hours) options for those who plan to spend the morning topping up the tan on the beach.

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17 – Spend quality time in the desert with a retreat or a safari

The peaceful desert near Sharm El Sheikh can be a great way to disconnect from the busy and frantic rush of modern life. Why not use your holiday time in such a relaxing location such as Sharm el Sheikh to reconnect with your spirituality and focus on your physical well-being by considering a yoga desert safari !

Check out the yoga desert holiday experiences on Tourscanner to discover more about what a yoga desert holiday can offer. Yoga and restorative meditation classes whilst contemplating the desert dunes and canyons followed by an evening campfire is certainly a wholesome way to pamper the soul!

For those looking for more of a high adrenaline desert safari, book on to an experience involving sand boarding. Glide over the desert dunes in style and feel exhilarated. Giving sand boarding a try will definitely give you a good body work out and will help improve your balancing skills.

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18 – Climb to the summit of the sacred Mount Sinai

Hike up to the summit of sacred Mount Sinai by climbing up the ‘Steps of Repentance’  consisting of 3,750 steps carved into the rocky mountainside. Once at the peak, gaze out over the extraordinary panorama below and watch the sunrise.

Hiking through the night is probably one of the most challenging things to do in Sharm El Sheikh but extremely rewarding with unforgettable views at the top.

According to the Old Testament, it is believed that Mount Sinai is where Moses encountered a burning bush and the voice of God which urged him to attempt to liberate the Israelites. Mount Sinai is steeped in religious significance with Christianity, Islam and Judaism considering it as a holy site.

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19 – Learn about the historic and religious significance of St Catherine’s Monastery

St Catherine’s Monastery is a 6th-century Monastery located at the foot of Mount Sinai. It is one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monastic communities in the world and an important site of pilgrimage for believers.

The monastery is home to a community of Greek Orthodox monks, one of the oldest branches of Christianity.It is no surprise that St Catherine’s Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Within the monastery one can find mosaics, icons and a library of very early printed manuscripts. The monastery has strong fortified walls that have protected it against invasions over the centuries.

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20 – See the iconic Giza Pyramids with your own eyes

When in Egypt, it seems a shame to miss out on one of the wonders of the Ancient world, the Pyramids! Take a Giza Pyramids day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to explore the 4,500 year old burial sites of the ancient pharaohs.

The Giza pyramids consist of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the iconic Sphinx and several smaller pyramids. Postcards and photos can not prepare you for the feeling of amazement when seeing the complex in the flesh!

It is absolutely mind boggling to think that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years until the completion of the Lincoln Cathedral in the UK during the 14th century!

Hot tip: Read our complete guide about the best Gyza Pyramids tours .

21 – Experience the bustle of historic and downtown Cairo

Cairo is a buzzing dynamic city that has a character like no other! There is no surprise that it is brimming with energy as it is home to around 20 million inhabitants! There are plenty of fascinating things to see in Cairo, for example the Citadel of Cairo is a historic fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Located on top of a hill, the views from the citadel of the Cairo of the cityscape below are incredible and it is even possible to glimpse the pyramids on the horizon if you look carefully! Within the Citadel, visitors should also take a look at the stunning and elegant Muhammad Ali Mosque also known as the ‘Alabaster Mosque’.

Other fantastic things to see in Cairo include a visit to the Coptic Museum in the heart of Old Cairo. The Coptic museum allows visitors to understand more about Egypt’s Coptic Christian heritage and their early artefacts, icons and manuscripts.

Another fascinating place to visit in Old Cairo is the ‘Hanging Church’ which is full of Coptic artwork. It is described as ‘hanging’ because it is believed to have been built upon the southern gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon.

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22 – Put on your hiking boots

Hiking lovers can opt for the unforgettable experience of trekking up Mount Sinai. It takes between 2 to 3 hours of uphill ascent to reach the summit so this is definitely a great opportunity for hiking enthusiasts to get stuck in and breathe in some fresh mountain air. The total hiking time is around 4 hours including the descent.

The hike up Mount Sinai transports you away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The remote and peaceful surroundings create a serene atmosphere that allows for introspection, reflection, and a temporary escape from the noise of the modern world!

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23 – Take some fantastic photos of the Colored Canyon

The colored canyon is a natural labyrinth of bright red and golden rocks. The 800 metre gorge of sandstone and limestone provides a kaleidoscope of warm colors. It is even possible to sometimes see purple and blue colors caused by mineral deposits.

The canyon has been created by the receding tides and erosion of the Red Sea and general weathering over the centuries. Learn more about the fascinating geology of the canyon and take the opportunity to take some surreal photos in the narrow maze-like paths and rock walls!

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24 – Lie back and let yourself unwind with a restorative massage

Completely disconnect with the help of a blissful massage that can help reduce accumulated tension and unknot tight and aching muscles. Indulge yourself whilst on holiday with a ‘Cleopatra massage’ involving natural essential oils and coconut balms.

Alternatively why not try a chocolate scrub full body cleanse or a Turkish bath program including a sauna and steam. Give your body the chance to let go and fully relax after a busy day snorkelling!

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25 – Uncover the mysterious ancient city of Petra

Make the most of your time and take a Petra day trip from Sharm El Sheikh , to explore this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a ferry ride all the way from Taba to Aqaba crossing the Gulf of Aqaba into Jordan.

Uncover the hidden secrets of the lost city of the Nabateans who lived there 2,000 years ago. Petra is also called the ‘Rose city’ due to the carved buildings in the pink sandstone rocks.

Marvel at the skill of the Nabateans who managed to develop advanced water management systems such as dams and channels carved into the rock to distribute this precious and essential resource!

The entrance to Petra is through a narrow, winding gorge called the Siq which provides a dramatic and magical introduction to the most celebrated monuments such as the Treasury.

Petra has been featured in several movies, including the famous Indiana Jones film, ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.’ Walking around the ancient stones of Petra you really feel like you are part of a historical film set!

26 – Try out a buggy tour

Glide across the sands of the desert in a two seater or family buggy car! A buggy ride allows you to take in some spectacular desert views whilst having a great laugh with friends or family.

Some buggy tour experiences may also include a stop off at the Echo Mountains to play around with your voices echoing through the vastness of the desert!

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27 – Parasail over the Red Sea

Parasailing involves being strapped to a parachute on the back of a boat and soaring above the waters in the air. Experience some excellent views of the Egyptian coastline flying through the air at around 40 to 50 metres!

Parasailing has recently become a very popular activity in Sharm el Sheikh as it gives participants the thrill of sailing through the air without jumping from the height of a plane!

Flying is gentle, safe and smooth but also provides a slight adrenaline hit for extreme sport lovers!

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28 – Take in the desert or beach on horse-back

One of the most pleasant things to do in Sharm El Sheikh is a sunset horse ride experience either in the desert or on the beach. Gallop across the golden desert sands or feel the sea breeze running through your hair.

Get off the sun-lounger on the beach and get active for an hour or two. Learn more about horse-riding with the help of an experienced instructor who will help guide and instruct you during the excursion.

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29 – Splash around at the Aqua Park

Explore the biggest water park in Sharm El Sheikh which contains over 38 different slides and a wave machine. Splash around in the water playground pools or float along the lazy river.

The aqua park is an enjoyable and refreshing place to cool off and spend quality time with family outdoors.

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30 – Dine out in some of the best restaurants in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh offers a wide range of dining options. Please note that it is always a good idea to check availability and reserve a table beforehand.

Located in the Old market, Fares Seafood restaurant is a good choice for those who want to experience some authentic fish dishes. Some of their top recommendations include local grilled fish, shrimp, fish soup and lobster. There is a welcoming and lively atmosphere.

Situated in the market of Hadaba, Onions Restaurant offers both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Visitors can enjoy grilled meats, mezze platters, soups, curry and much more! The portions are generous and the ambiance very friendly and relaxed.

What makes the Umbi Sharks Bay restaurant stand out is the veranda with stunning views of Tiran island. In the evening the pretty lantern lighting creates a romantic vibe as you gaze out to sea. The menu offers something for everyone with seafood, Italian, vegetarian and meat.

You can find the Luxor Restaurant on the Soho square and it specialises in delicious Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The place combines traditional flavors and local ingredients. When in Egypt it seems a shame not to make the most of trying some really typical Egyptian delicacies! The mood is smart-casual so the dress code highlights that shorts or flip flops are to be left at the hotel.

Enjoy a luxury meal on the breathtaking white sands of the beach of Sharm el Sheikh’s Coral Bay. The Beach Luxury Club offers diverse styles such as sushi, Thai and Mediterranean. The chef’s attention to detail is outstanding and the dishes are served stylishly with finesse.

How to get to Sharm El Sheikh?

Check out the airport transfers from the Sharm El Sheikh International airport to your hotel front door to avoid stress and ensure a smooth journey. There are many professional transfer services available in comfortable vehicles starting from just 10 euros.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is only a 15 minute drive away from Naama bay so it is super convenient to get to and from the airport. Avoid the hassle of trying to haggle with local taxi drivers upon arrival and get to your destination as soon as possible after a long flight!

Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh?

Sharm El Sheikh offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit various budgets and preferences. There are many resort hotels that offer superb facilities and access to the most beautiful beaches of Sharm El Sheikh. Here are a few ideas of where to stay when planning your next trip to Sharm El Sheikh.

For those seeking sheer luxury, the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh guarantees guests sleek modern accommodation. The private beach is a great site for snorkeling and the 3,000 palm trees create the ambiance of an Egyptian paradise. Rooms are light and sophisticated and the hotel has excellent spa and fitness facilities. The Four Seasons is renowned for its impeccable service and hospitality. The staff are dedicated to ensuring that guests have a memorable and personalised experience.

The gorgeous Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort enjoys a private beach on Sharks Bay and guests can have the pleasure of views looking out over Tiran Island from the room balconies. There are six different restaurants and plenty of terraces and garden areas. There are activities for kids and six swimming pools so there is definitely the option to find your own peaceful space to completely unwind.

The stylish Savoy Sharm El Sheikh is surrounded by lush tropical foliage and is perfectly located very near the lively SOHO square. There are six restaurants and five bars where guests can chill out to live music.

The Savoy is family friendly with a kids club and a games room. There are several swimming pools with one that is heated during the winter months. Make use of the tennis and squash courts or grab a mask and spend the morning snorkelling on the hotel beach. There are plenty of sunbeds to stake out on and soak in the radiant Egyptian sun!

Rixos Sharm El Sheikh is ideal for special occasions such as honeymoons or anniversaries, the Rixos is a hotel exclusively for over 18s. Located on the beachfront at Nabq bay, the hotel has a gigantic swimming pool and garden zone. The resort offers 7 different restaurants and 9 bars so there is lots of variety! Indulge in the state of the art spa, pump it out in the gym facilities or make the most of some of the great fitness class activities on offer.

The Barceló Tiran Sharm is a great family-friendly option located in Nabq bay. The buffet dining options are tasty and abundant! There are many entertainment options programmed during the evenings such as fire shows, dance routines and live music to delight all the family.

The snorkelling opportunities are impressive from the hotel beach and the views of the mountains across the bay provide a beautiful and serene backdrop. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped.

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Where to go next?

With many multi-day trips from Sharm El Sheikh , a trip to Cairo and Alexandria can be easily combined. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria has a rich history and there are many fascinating cultural sites worth visiting for example the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the fortress of the Qaitbay Citadel.

Take a plane to visit the amazing city of Luxor which has some of the most astounding Ancient Egyptian temples. From Luxor you can also easily visit the giant Memnon Colossi statues and the legendary Valley of the Kings. Admire the Avenue of Sphinxes, the great Obelisk, and the columns of the Karnak Temple. Discover tombs covered in well-preserved colorful hieroglyphs, including the deepest tomb of Seti I with the burial chamber approximately 137 meters below ground level!

Next on your list should be the coastal city of Hurghada , known for its beautiful beaches and exceptional scuba diving opportunities in the Red Sea, with brilliant coral reefs that are a sea lover’s paradise. The more adventurous can enjoy desert activities such as quad tours and camel safaris, while Downtown Hurghada offers an authentic Egyptian experience with its bustling markets and local cuisine.

If you take a visit to Petra why not extend your trip and explore the capital city of Jordan called Amman . Amman has a Roman theatre and the temple of Hercules! Amman also has many beautiful mosques and traditional markets waiting to be discovered.

Sharm El Sheikh can also be a good starting point for a day trip or long week to Jerusalem nestled in the heart of the Judean Mountains. Explore one of the most religiously significant cities in the world where Eastern and Western traditions and cultures intersect!

Final thoughts

There are a huge number of activities and things to do in Sharm El Sheikh for all types of visitors whether you are an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or looking for a relaxing massage experience.

Explore the stunning desert landscapes on a camel safari, immersing yourself in the rich Bedouin culture and traditions. Alternatively, hop on a quad bike and embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure, traversing the dunes and enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding desert.

Marine enthusiasts will relish the amazing opportunities Sharm El Sheikh provides to swim alongside tropical fish and explore some of the world’s most celebrated diving sites.

For those looking to take a day trip or two away from the beach and the resorts, there are so many historical Egyptian places within reach for example Luxor, Cairo or Alexandria. Delve into Egypt’s ancient past and discover awe-inspiring temples, citadels and tombs that have been mystifying tourists for centuries!

Happy travels!

Top Things to Do and See in Sharm El-Sheikh

Until 1968, Sharm El-Sheikh was just a quiet fishing community but in recent years, it’s become one of Egypt ‘s most popular beach resorts – with visitors coming from all parts of the world. Hot in the summer, while pleasantly warm in the winter, Sharm El-Sheikh remains the leading tourist spot in the Sinai Peninsula.

1. enjoy a coffee at farsha cafe.

Cafe, Egyptian, Coffee

Not just a cafe, this joint is a marvel of funky design spilling attractively over different levels – with colourful striped floor cushions, Bedouin tents and swinging red and yellow lamps that glow come nightfall. This is not a place for a quick drink – once you arrive at Farsha Cafe and see the glittering ocean view, you’re not going to want to leave. So settle in for coffee, a few cocktails and perhaps an aromatic shisha pipe. That should take you from a lazy afternoon’s lounging to a full-on night’s carousing, as the atmosphere transforms and house vibes throb.

2. Scuba Dive at Farsha Beach

Natural Feature

The warm, clean, glassily clear waters off the coast of Sharm El-Sheikh are a major draw for the world’s serious scuba divers – and beginners. The Red Sea is a carnival of flickering exotic sea life, from cartoonish clownfish – yes, you’ve found Nemo – to slowly flapping stingrays and wriggling eels. In shallow waters, coral reefs in almost neon tones host blue spotted rays, darting in and out, providing great sights for beginners, while experienced divers descend to amazing old shipwrecks.

3. Windsurf at Nabq Bay

Sharm El-Sheikh is on the map for its scuba diving, but the combination of strong winds and otherwise gentle marine conditions makes the Red Sea a place to get the hang of windsurfing. Nabq Bay, at the northern end of the resort, is the place to head to – plenty of outfits here offer lessons and equipment. The flat-water lagoon, separated from the open sea by a natural reef, is vast and shallow, so it’s perfect for beginners. As you grow more experienced and speed up, it’s time to head beyond the reef to see how you manage on small waves.

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5. Visit Al-Mustafa Mosque

6. walk through the heavenly cathedral.

The Copts are the orthodox Christians of Egypt – comprising more or less 10 percent of the nation’s population, although at least a million more believers are scattered around the world. The faith traces its origins back to somewhere around the middle of the first century BCE – after Mark the Evangelist visited Egypt. Completed in 2010, the Heavenly Church is the newest – and largest – Coptic church in Sharm. You’ll be moved by the intricate biblical frescoes and if you crane your neck far enough, you’ll see the Apocalypse of St John the Apostle, an artwork up in the ceiling heights.

7. Enjoy Star Gazer Night

Natural Feature, Architectural Landmark

Belly dancing, check. Camel riding, check. Baking bread with Bedouin tribes, check. This excursion is pure tradition, taking you climbing into the hills to watch the sunset over the Sinai desert horizon. Hungry now, you’ll tuck into a buffet dinner watching embers from the fire spiral into the night sky. The most scintillating moment – quite literally – is the opportunity to peer into a telescope at stars light-years away, as an astronomer tells you all about the enigmas of the galaxy. It’s a late one – but you can always spend the next day recovering by the hotel pool.

8. Stroll Through the Old Market

Summon your courage and get your haggle on at Sharm El-Sheikh old market, which spills around the exquisite Al-Mustafa mosque. It’s a game of how much discount you can talk the vendor into – but don’t fret, they love it. There’s plenty to haggle over, too, from typical souvenirs and Bedouin crafts to a hefty selection of leather goods. Hungry? Sample some of Egypt’s sublime street food such as koshari – a healthy mix of chickpeas, pasta, fried onions, and zesty tomato sauce on a bed of rice and brown lentils. And the market is by far the best place to try it.

9. Swim at Aqua Blue Water Park

Amusement Park, Park

10. Visit Ras Mohammed National Park

Natural Feature, Park

Located on the southern tip of Sinai, this nature reserve spreads out far and wide. You’ll absolutely fall in love with this place the moment you get here – with its untouched deserts, white-sand beaches and dive and snorkelling sites. With some of the most exotic names going – Jackfish Alley, Anemone City and more – topped up by the 1,000 species of fish, 150 different crustaceans and families of turtles that flounder beneath the surface, Ras Mohammed National Park is a wonder to see.

This is an updated version of an article originally by Andreea Pavaloiu .

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Sharm El Sheikh Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most popular destinations in Egypt. Located in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula, it's known for its white sandy beaches, clear waters, and stunning coral reefs. From sunbathing to water sports, there's plenty to do and see in Sharm El Sheikh. Here, we'll cover everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

In this article:

• Best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh
• Top Sharm El Sheikh attractions
• Hidden gems in Sharm El Sheikh
• Bucket list experiences
• Sharm El Sheikh travel tips
• Egypt eSIM: Stay connected with Airalo

Best Time to Visit Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh is one of those unique destinations you can visit year-round, and the best time to go is really up to you. But whatever time you choose, remember to pack your sunscreen!

Sharm El Sheikh enjoys warm, sunny weather for much of the year, except for late November to February, when the temperature cools. In summer, temperatures can rise to 40+ degrees Celcius, so we do not advise planning a trip between June and August.

If you're hoping to avoid crowds and save some money, consider traveling between March and May or September and October. The weather will still be mild, and you can enjoy beaches and outdoor activities crowd-free.

Top Attractions

A trip to Sharm El Sheikh is ideal for anyone who loves beaches and water sports. It's home to the most beautiful beaches in Egypt, with plenty to see and do (diving in the Red Sea, anyone?). Here are the top places to visit in Sharm El Sheikh.

Ras Mohammed National Park

20 kilometers from Sharm El Sheikh is Ras Mohammed National Park. Known as the crown jewel of the Red Sea, the park has some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs and marine life. You can take a guided tour and spend the day snorkeling or diving to explore an underwater world of vibrant flora and fauna. The reef is home to nearly 250 types of coral and 1,000 species of fish!

Na'ama Bay

Na'ama Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sharm El Sheikh, famous for its stunning beach and vibrant nightlife. You can swim in its clear waters and enjoy a variety of water sports by day. And at night, explore the palm-lined promenade with its many restaurants and cafes.

The Old Market

The Old Market is a must-see for anyone interested in shopping and local culture. It's the perfect stop for souvenirs, spices, and other local goods. Located in the heart of Sharm El Sheikh, the Old Market offers a glimpse into the city's history and traditional lifestyle.

You can browse stalls and shops selling everything from handicrafts and souvenirs to clothes and jewelry. But be sure to practice your haggling skills — bargaining is common practice and the best way to score a reasonable price.

Shark Bay is famous for its incredible coral reefs and underwater life. Visitors can take a glass bottom boat or dive to explore its vibrant marine environment. The clear waters of the bay provide a unique opportunity to see a variety of marine creatures, including tropical fish, dolphins, and even sharks. In addition to underwater activities, you can relax on the sandy beach and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Mount Saint Catherine

One of the world-famous places in Sharm El Sheikh is Mount St. Catherine. It's the highest mountain in Egypt, reaching a height of 2,629 meters. Today, it's a popular destination for hikers and pilgrims who hike to the peak for a sunrise or sunset view of the desert landscape. It's an unforgettable adventure. If you prefer to skip the hike, don't worry — a cable car can take you to the top.  

Hidden Gems

Though Sharm El Sheikh is a tourist hotspot, it has plenty of hidden gems to explore. Here are five we recommend adding to your trip!

If you're after a serene setting, Nabq Bay is a must. It's a secluded beach area far from the crowds and an ideal place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. You can sit back on the soft sands, swim in the clear warm waters, or snorkel with the marine life.

Dahab is a coastal city in the southeast of the Sinai Peninsula and just an hour away from Sharm El Sheikh. It's a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts and a great spot to surf, play water sports or relax on the beach. It even has a local market to buy souvenirs for your loved ones.

Colored Canyon

Another place for adventure lovers! One of the natural wonders of Sinai is the Colored Canyon, a series of colorful rock formations. You can hike through the valley and admire unique geological formations formed by millions of years of erosion. Some describe it as a maze of mythical rocks, reaching heights of 40 and 80 meters. Its colors range from dark red and orange to yellow and white, creating stunning landscapes you have to see to believe.

The Blue Hole

This place is popular with diving enthusiasts worldwide due to its clear waters and diverse marine life. The Blue Hole is located on the Red Sea coast near Dahab, and its water depth is about 120 meters. It's a natural underwater hole and home to colorful coral reefs and unique underwater formations. Although it's famous, diving in it can be dangerous, and we recommend going with a guide. 

Catherine's Monastery

Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine's Monastery is one of the oldest functioning Christian monasteries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is famous for its unique architecture and collection of ancient manuscripts and icons. After taking in a stunning sunrise from the top of Mount St. Catherine, visitors can explore the monastery grounds and learn about its history.

Bucket List Experiences

Sharm El Sheikh is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some bucket list experiences to try for an unforgettable trip:

• Snorkeling and Diving : Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most famous diving spots on the Red Sea.
• Quad Biking and Desert Safari : Explore the desert landscapes of Sharm El Sheikh on a quad bike tour or desert safari.
• Water Sports : Try surfing, wakeboarding, or parasailing.
• Camel Ride : Take a camel ride through the desert and enjoy the stunning scenery.
• Swimming with Dolphins:   Many tour operators offer the chance to swim and interact with dolphins in their natural habitat.
• Bedouin Dinner : Experience a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars with Egyptian music and traditional entertainment.
• Book a Submarine Excursion : Have you ever taken a ride on a submarine, let alone in the middle of the Red Sea?

Sharm El Sheikh Travel Tips

There are a few things to remember when planning a trip to Sharm El Sheikh. Here are our top tips to ensure a smooth travel experience.

The official language of Egypt is Arabic. While English is widely spoken, learning a few phrases in Egyptian Arabic is always a good idea. Some words have distinct pronunciations, so you may want to use a tool like Google Translate to practice! Here are a few useful phrases to get you started:

Hello  = Ahlan Goodbye  = Salam Yes  = Na’am No  = Laa Thank you  = Shokran How much is this?  = Bekam dah? Where is...?  = Fein...? Taxi to the hotel?  = Taxi lel ‘otel? Do you speak English?  = Btetkallem engeleezi?

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound. Sharm El Sheikh is generally well equipped for credit cards, with most hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets accepting them. But having cash on hand for small purchases and small kiosks is always a good idea.

You can find ATMs all over Sharm El Sheikh, and most international banks have branches in the city. But when withdrawing cash, consider any possible fees or exchange rates that may apply. In addition to ATMs, banks and exchange offices can also be found around the city to exchange your currency for Egyptian pounds.

Plugs and Adapters

Egypt uses Type C and F electrical sockets with a voltage of 220-240V. Remember to bring an adaptor if you're traveling from a country with different electrical sockets.

Getting Around

Sharm El Sheikh is a small city, and many of its attractions are within walking distance. However, you'll need transportation to explore places outside the city, like Dahab or Na'am Bay.

Travel To and From Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh has an airport with domestic flights to Cairo and other cities. However, if you want to travel to another country, you may need to fly from another major airport in Egypt. Be sure to check flight schedules and book in advance.

Shuttle Services

There is no metro system in Sharm El Sheikh, but some hotels offer shuttle services to popular tourist areas. 

Hiring a Taxi

Taxis are the most common way to get around Sharm El Sheikh. They're readily available and relatively affordable. But make sure you negotiate the fare before getting the car. Some drivers will offer exorbitant prices because you're a tourist, so it's best to agree on a specific price before you depart.

Renting a Car

You might consider renting a car to explore outside your immediate area. This can be arranged through your hotel or a local rental agency. It should be noted that traffic in Sharm El Sheikh can be heavy, so plan your trip accordingly to avoid delays. Or better yet, hire a taxi and avoid the hassle of driving a car yourself.

Taking a Bus

For sightseeing trips and moving around the city, many hotels provide minibus excursions to tourist areas. You can join these groups, which are often accompanied by a tour guide.

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10 Fun Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Thousands of Britons visit Egypt every year. And if they're not exploring the Egyptian history in the museums of Cairo or the Pyramids, chances are they're sunning themselves on the beautiful Sharm El Sheikh beaches

But it's not all sunbathing - there are plenty of other fun activities for the whole family, including the possibility of taking a trip from Sharm El Sheik to the Pyramids!

Here we look at what to do in Sharm El Sheikh, asides from hitting the beaches...

Sinai Desert Safari

Of all the things to do in Sharm El Sheik, a desert safari is on many travellers lists when visiting Egypt.

Trek through wild canyons, drink tea with welcoming Bedouins, and fall asleep under the stars; Really discover the true heart of the Sinai Peninsula with a Sharm El Sheikh desert safari.

An unparalleled world of beauty and silence awaits - not to mention a plethora of Instagram snaps!

SoHo Square

After a few days and nights in the spellbinding quiet of the desert, you may well feel the draw of Western delights.

In SoHo Square, Sharm el Sheikh, you'll find them!

There’s an array of sports activities on offer at SoHo Square, some great shopping experiences and some fabulous entertainment to enjoy, whilst the Culturama cinema experience. is a great way to learn more about the history of Egypt.

Taking a journey through time, from 3000 BC till the modern day. you will pass through a selection of the many temples and monuments that Egypt is famous for.

In the centre of SOHO Square, you’ll find the Dancing Fountain, which, in the evening, illuminates a spectacular light show in a rainbow of colours.

Plus, with an ice rink, ten-pin bowling, children’s arcades, ball pools and soft play, as well as a merry-go-around, carousel and fun fair rides for the younger members of the family, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained at SoHo Square.

When you’ve worked up a hunger, choose from a selection of international cuisine at one of the many restaurants.

For those wanting to party into the night, SoHo Squares selection of bars and clubs are sure to appeal, including the very first Ice bar to open in the Middle East!

This is arguably the greatest shopping and entertainment zone in the Red Sea region.

Glass-bottom boat trip

One of the most popular things to do in Sharm El Sheik is to discover the underwater tourist attractions of the Red Sea, with Sharm being widely known as one of the world’s top diving destinations.

Want to enjoy the kaleidoscopic colours of the Red Sea, but not qualified for diving and don't fancy snorkelling? Then a glass-bottom boat cruise could be ideal.

Most cruises include the Near and Far Gardens - two sites known for their amazing corals and marine life.

Enjoy luminous corals, teeming fish and majestic turtles - through the wide glass floor.

No trip to Egypt is complete without a few hours of haggling in a bazaar - and one of the nation's finest is the Old Market in Sharm El Sheikh.

Experience a selection of shops lining the narrow alleyways, selling everything from fruits and spices, sweets, oils and perfumes and clothing and souvenirs.

Barter like the locals and who knows what bargains you may be able to get!

Even if you’re not looking to buy any souvenirs to take home, the market is a great experience for just wandering around. At the Centre of the market there is also a stunning mosque -  El Sahaba, the largest mosque in the city - which is worth a visit (and is the ideal landmark to use to get your bearings in the myriad of alleyways!)

There’s some great food options available around the Old Market, and at some of these you will find entertainment such as belly dancing shows.

There are numerous guided tours available inclusive of transfers, but if you're feeling brave you can organise the experience for yourself.

Ras Mohammed National Park

Located just 12km from Sharm El Sheik, the Ras Mohammed National Park was established in 1983, to enable the conservation of the valuable ecological life on the Sinai Peninsula

Of the 185 square miles (480 sq km), 133 square miles (345 sq km) is marine and protects the Red Sea Reef.  Along with the Red Sea Reef, there are two islands just off the peninsula - Tiran and Sanafir. - which are part of the park’s protected area.

Ras Mohammed National Park is suitable for diving and snorkeling year-round, with the waters at their warmest between July and September;

More than 220 species of coral are found in the Ras Muhammad area,1000 species of fish, 40 species of star fish, 25 species of sea urchins, more than a 100 species of mollusc and 150 species of crustaceans.

Stingray, sharks and  sea turtles, such as the green turtle and the hawksbill turtle  c an also be found here.

Within the Ras Mohammed Park, you’ll also find a salt lake, mangroves and hidden beaches, with all manner of wildlife.

If you've booked a week or so in a Sharm El Sheikh hotel, chances are you'll stumble across Naama Bay by yourself.

Yes, it's rather touristy, but it offers all the comforts you could wish for, including cafes, restaurants, hotels - and yet more bazaars!

Diving in Naama Bay

Naama Bay is a popular snorkelling and diving spot, Here you’ll experience an underwater life, teaming with colourful fish and coral.

In the North of Naama Bay, there are eight diving spots known as:

• Middle Garden
• Ras Ghamila
• White Knight
• Ras Nasrani
• Near Garden

In the South of Naama Bay, there are nine diving spots:

• Ras Umm Sid

Naama Bay Nightlife

Naama Bay really comes alive in the evenings. As Sharm’s premier clubbing spot, Naama is home to internationally known clubs such as Pacha, and the 10,000 capacity Space Sharm.

Another favourite among tourists in Naama Bay is the Camel Bar. The bar is popular for watching live sports, as well as karaoke and live band nights, whilst the roof top bar offers panoramic views of the sea and mountains.

Naama Bay also offers a host of relaxed beachside bars and British-style pubs

For food, don’t miss the Hard Rock Café and Buddha Bar. For something more traditional, Boharat is a popular choice.

Parasailing

Life isn't a spectator sport, as they say - and you certainly won't get accused of being a spectator while under a parachute that's being pulled by a speedboat!

Rise high over the domes of Sharm El Sheikh for 10 unforgettable minutes. And if you're nervous, why not book a double parasail trip?

Swimming with dolphins in Sharm El Sheikh

You can visit Dolphina to watch the dolphin show, but to elevate your day out, it’s possible to experience the joy of swimming with dolphins during your time in Sharm El Sheikh.

There are many excursions available allowing you to get up close to these beautiful, intelligent creatures. Prices can vary and you may find it cheaper to book your dolphin experience directly with the park.

It’s possible to arrange 15 or 30 minute sessions to swim with dolphins in Sharm, at Dolphina. The park also arranges a unique wedding proposal opportunities, with private bookings available for couples.

Find out more at: https://dolphina.net/  

If you're concerned about dolphins living in captivity, you might prefer to book a boat trip such as one of the ones available from Sharm to Tiran Island, on which you'll possibly have a chance of spotting dolphins in the wild!

Aqua Blu & Albatros Aqua Park

Looking for things to do in Sharm El Sheik with the kids?

Aside from dolphin watching and boat trips, the water parks are a popular attraction for families to visit in Sharm El Sheik.

After all, nothing says 'summer holidays' quite like a trip to a water park - and in Sharm El Sheikh, by far the best is the Aqua Blu & Albatros Aqua Park.

Kids are sure to love the many slides and pools available, not to mention the ample free food.

The park and connected hotel have received rave reviews for the dedication and friendliness of the staff.

For those staying in and around Naama Bay, the Aqua Park Egyptian themed Cleo Park with waterslides, wave pools and lazy rivers provides another option for a family day at a Sharm water park. 

Pyramids of Giza

Didn’t think a trip to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza would be on a list of things to do when visiting Sharm?

Despite being located some way from Sharm El Sheikh, tours are available to visit the Pyramids of Giza.

So, just how far are the pyramids from Sharm El Sheik?

How far is Sharm El Sheikh from the Pyramids?

The distance from Sharm El Sheikh to the Pyramids of Giza is around 500km by road.

Can I visit the Pyramids of Giza from Sharm El Sheikh on a day trip?

Yes, companies such as www.sharm-club.com offer private tours with flights, to the Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh.

Trip duration from Sharm El Sheik to the Pyramids is around 15 hours and includes flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.

Can I get a bus tour from Sharm El Sheikh to the Pyramids?

A tour to the Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh via bus is also possible, but it’s worth noting that the bus journey can take up to 7 hours!

Being that Sharm El Sheik to the Pyramids is so far, pick ups from hotels in Sharm El Sheik are very early in the morning (usually around 1am), with arrival back at the hotel the same day around 11pm.

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How safe is Sharm el Sheikh?

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We have just returned from a lovely holiday in Egypt. Naturally a lot of you are asking “How safe is Sharm el Sheik?”. We had the exact same worries before we went and therefore I want to take you through the current travel advice, as well as some practical tips for visiting Sharm el Sheikh in 2024.

Why Travel to Sharm el Sheikh?

Sharm el Sheikh is a beautiful tourist destination with year round sun and lots to explore. Whether you want to lounge by the pool in a luxury resort, explore beaches, visit some world famous historic sights or snorkel/dive at some of the best coral reefs in the world – Sharm el Sheikh has something for everyone.

With many budget friendly packages and DIY deals to be had, theres no doubt many of us are eyeing it up for our next trip.

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When considering the safety of travel to any destination, it’s important to check the current FCDO advice on the government website . This information will be updated often and help you make an informed decision. (The information in this post is true as of 4th March 2024.)

With the ongoing conflict in Gaza and issues on the Red Sea, many people are naturally concerned about travelling to Egypt. The FCDO currently don’t have any warnings against travel to the popular tourist regions of Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam. This extract was taken from the gov website:

“Additional security measures are in place to protect the resorts of Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam and other tourist areas on the Red Sea. Security forces carry out routine security checks on vehicles and at airports. These are in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula and further south. These areas do not have a travel advice warning.”

There are however travel advisories against visiting other areas of Egypt, these are summarised in the below map. More details can be found here .

How close is the Gaza conflict?

Although Egypt borders Israel on its northeastern side, many of the popular tourist hot spots are a significant distance away meaning they have avoided any conflict. Sharm el Sheikh is the nearest popular tourist region, but it is still over 5 hours by road to the closest bordering town with Israel. Uk flights are operating as usual to Sharm el Sheikh and do not cross into Israel airspace.

Is it safe to walk outside of your resort?

Sharm el Sheikh is predominantly a tourist town. People are there on their holidays or because they work in the tourist sector. Few people live there, mainly due to it being insanely expensive for them to do so.

When travelling anywhere it is important to be aware of local laws and customs. Egypt is mainly an Islamic country and it is against the law to encourage conversion to other religions including Christianity. Ensure you dress modestly in certain situations, particularly when visiting religious sites, during Ramadan (which is likely to take place March/April in 2024) and when visiting markets. Whilst in your resort there is a lot more leniency on dress code. We happily walked around in typical western summer wear.

Is there a lot of crime in Sharm el Sheikh?

Crime rates in Sharm el Sheikh are generally low but like most destinations there are reports of muggings, sexual assault and robbery. It is always important to remain cautious, especially when travelling alone. Try not to walk around by yourself at night time and ideally don’t get into taxis alone. Update family or friends on where you are planning to go before setting off on any journeys, and let them know when you get there.

Make sure children are always accompanied by someone they know and trust, and not left alone with excursion or hotel staff. Sexual assaults have been reported against minors.

You can report crimes to the local tourist police, make sure you do this before leaving the country. Contact the British Embassy on +20 2 27916000 for advice should you be involved in a crime.

Is it safe to scuba dive in Sharm el Sheikh?

The below guidance has been pulled from the government website:

“Safety standards of diving operators in Red Sea resorts vary considerably. Never dive or snorkel unaccompanied. Where possible make bookings through your tour representative. Very cheap operators may not provide adequate safety and insurance standards. Diving beyond the depth limit of your insurance policy will invalidate your cover. Shark attacks are rare, but there have been a small number involving tourists in the Red Sea region. Monitor any updates from local authorities or your tour operator.”

Can I drink alcohol?

Yes you can. It is however important to be aware that it is illegal to drink alcohol outside of a licensed restaurant or bar. So no drinking out of the streets.

Is the food safe to eat in Sharm el Sheikh?

You’ve probably heard stories of friends or family visiting Sharm el Sheikh and falling sick. This usually happens when bacteria is ingested from a variety of sources. Understanding where these infections can come from will help in best preventing illness.

• Poorly maintained swimming pools can contain bacteria that if ingested, resulting in diarrhoea and sickness.
• Tap water can contain bacteria. Only drink bottled water and brush your teeth with this too. Avoid ice cubes as these may be made with tap water.
• Money can be covered in bacteria. Wash your hands regularly before eating, especially after handling money.
• Avoid salads and uncooked foods. These may have been washed with tap water or handled with dirty hands.
• Ensure food is hot when consumed.
• Avoid street food and anything that looks like it may have been sat around for a while.

Have some emergency meds for the worst case scenario. Rehydration sachets will be really helpful if you do fall sick. Keep really well hydrated and maintain good hand washing as to not infect anyone else in your group.

Is Sharm el Sheikh safe for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Although homosexuality isn’t explicitly illegal in Egypt, couples have been prosecuted under the charge of ‘debauchery’ and even given prison sentences, therefore discretion is advised for gay travellers in Egypt. Public displays of affection are frowned upon for all travellers in Egypt, not just those in same sex relationships. It’s worth being aware that holding hands, arm linking and kissing on the cheek are all very normal between men (and women) in Egypt and aren’t in themselves linked with being in a same sex relationship.

I don’t fancy this. Can I cancel my package holiday?

Tour operators are unlikely to refund trips unless the FCDO advice changes to say “avoid all non-essential travel”. Whilst travel is still deemed as safe, companies have no obligation to offer refunds. It is worth getting in touch to see if they can offer any flexibility and change the holiday to a later date. If the advice does change, you are eligible for a full refund.

Our overall experience

We really enjoyed our stay in Sharm el Sheikh. As I was in the third trimester of pregnancy it was a really chilled holiday. We only left the resort a handful of times and felt safe during these trips. We didn’t encounter any hostility or speak to anyone who had. When questioning the staff about the safety in Sharm el Sheikh, they would laugh and say it is very very safe here. We followed the food hygiene tips above and none of us fell sick.

Ordinarily we would explore far and wide when visiting a new country, we were keen to see the pyramids, visit Cairo and Luxor. Ultimately we decided it was best to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Sharm and save that adventure for a few years time!

I hoped this helped answer your question of “How safe is Sharm el Sheikh?”

Please let us know if you have any further questions!

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September 01, 2022

The complete guide to solo travel in sharm el-sheikh.

Sharm El-Sheikh is a city in South Sinai, Egypt. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for solo travelers and offers plenty of things to do and see.

Transportation within the City and From Airport

In order to get from the airport to the city, you will need to take a taxi or a bus. The bus is cheaper and takes about 45 minutes. You can also take a taxi for about 20 minutes, but it will be more expensive.

In order to get from the airport to the beach, you'll need to take a taxi or an Uber. The trip will be about 30 minutes in either case and will cost around $25-$30 USD.

Best Places to Explore in Sharm El-Sheikh

The Red Sea resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh is a popular destination for tourists. The city has so much to offer and it is not surprising that it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

The best places to explore in Sharm El-Sheikh are:

1. Ras Mohamed National Park 

Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohamed National Park is a protected area that spans about 850 square kilometers. With a diverse ecosystem, this park attracts tourists and researchers alike for its coral reefs, desert, mangroves and underwater caves.

2. Nabq Bay

Nabq bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Egypt. The water is crystal clear and it has a great amount of marine life, which is perfect for snorkeling. Due to the shallow depth of the water, it's also a great place to relax on the beach.

3. Dahab City

Dahab City is a new project in the popular tourist destination of Sharm El-Sheikh. This community will be one of the most luxurious urban developments in Egypt. It will offer several amenities to attract tourists and residents to live here.

Best Activities for Solo Travelers

1. Diving : The Red Sea offers some of the best diving in the world.

2. Snorkeling : The reef which runs along Sharm El-Sheikh’s coastline is home to a huge variety of marine life that can be seen on snorkeling tours.

3. Scuba diving : This activity requires some level of experience but it’s worth it for those who want to explore the depths of the Red Sea’s coral

Sharm El-Sheik Nightlife - Bars & Clubs For The Solo Traveler

Sharm El-Sheik is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt. There are plenty of bars and clubs for the solo traveler. The city’s nightlife is not as vibrant as Cairo’s, but it has a few hidden gems. The best bars in Sharm El-Sheikh are located on the Corniche.

If you want to experience more than just drinking, head to Red Square bar or New York bar and enjoy their live music. If you prefer dancing, then go to Club Seven or Hollywood nightclub where you will find a DJ spinning all night long.

The Best Sharm El-Sheikh All Inclusive Resorts for Solo Travelers 

Sharm el-Sheikh is the perfect place for solo travellers. It offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels to budget accommodations. The resort town is also the perfect place for those who want to enjoy the sun and relax on beaches.

There are many all inclusive resorts in Sharm El-Sheikh, but some of them stand out from the rest. These resorts provide everything that solo travelers need and want at an affordable price. They have lots of activities for solo travelers and have restaurants with delicious food for everyone.

1. The Royal Beach Resort 

The Royal Beach Resort is a luxurious, 5-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. The resort features one of the finest selections of accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh, with 102 rooms and suites including the Presidential Suite.

2. The Coral Beach Resort

The Coral Beach Resort in Sharm El Sheikh is an all-inclusive resort with a variety of accommodation options. The resort offers a full day and night entertainment program, children's club, and water sports.

3. The Safir Hotel 

The Safir Hotel is a five-star hotel located in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It is one of the most luxurious hotels in this area and has a total of 258 rooms and suites. The hotel not only offers top-notch accommodation but also has a variety of restaurants and bars that cater to all tastes.

If you are looking for an unforgettable solo travel experience in Sharm El Sheikh, then there is no better time to book than now with Solo Adventures .

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Radiators fail once more: Moscow suburbs residents appeal to Putin

R esidents across the Moscow suburbs are besieged by a heating problem, for which they plead direct intervention from President Vladimir Putin. These individuals have yet to experience any semblance of home heating since winter started due to a dwindling supply of heating oil. The issue, one largely avoided by local authority communication, has left residents desperate to the point of directly appealing to the president.

While plots have been uncovered to disrupt Ukraine's infrastructure for a second consecutive winter, thus depriving civilians of heating, it seems Russians are now mired in their crisis. Irony drips from the fact that those under Putin's leadership are looking to cause turmoil in Ukraine, yet at home, they face a similar predicament.

Many dwellings within the Moscow agglomeration are presently without heat. The capital's residents are desperate, directly appealing to President Putin due to a perceived lack of alternate avenues for assistance. The absence of suitable heating functionality since winter commenced pushes them towards desperation with no relief in sight.

This seems improbable, but in Russia, it appears that anything can happen.

It remains uncertain if Vladimir Putin is actively addressing the heating crisis. Some experts suggest that Russia's heating oil reserves are depleting, which negatively affects residents' quality of life. Plagued by cold radiators and plummeting winter temperatures, these citizens have directly addressed their pleas to their head of state.

This heating crisis is happening in Elektrostal, a town approximately 71 miles from Moscow.

Ironically, Russia has constantly aimed to destroy the Ukrainian infrastructure since war broke out, deliberately trying to leave Ukrainians without heating during the harsh winters, aiming to break their strong will. It's an irony they now struggle with a domestic heating crisis, particularly near Moscow, their largest and most pivotal city.

Desperate individuals are reaching out to Vladimir Putin. They question his knowledge of the heating infrastructure conditions in the Moscow suburbs and the dire situations residents face there. Sundown brings no relief from the harsh Russian winter and without heating, their houses turn cold. With elections nearing, more and more residents find themselves reaching out directly to their president.

"Since winter's start, we've been without heating. This has been a yearly occurrence for the past three years. Despite paying for heating, we don't have enough. We implore you, help us!" - these are the desperate pleas from the heavily dressed populace dealing with the Russian winter conditions.

Experts attribute the heating oil shortage to international sanctions and surging demands for diesel fuel, pivotal to military operations. Russia now grapples with a dearth of raw materials essential for boiler and heating plant operation. As supplies dwindle, houses grow cold with little hope of any immediate corrective intervention.

It would be adequate if the war ceased, residents were prioritized, and attention accorded to their welfare.

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