Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh, located on the Sinai Peninsula, is one of the country's most developed seaside resorts. Thousands of tourists flock to Sharm el Sheikh each year to enjoy the picturesque land and seascapes and the vibrant nightlife. The warm climate and incredible setting provide the perfect backdrop for a holiday to remember for a lifetime. Below sea level, the region offers over 250 coral reefs and 2,000 different species of aquatic life. From five star resorts to cheap and cheerful accommodation, the wide variety of Sharm el Sheikh hotels available will fit every holidaymaker's budget and taste. Visitors to Sharm el Sheikh will also find a bounty of golf courses, casinos, modern health facilities, nightclubs, and restaurants. They can enjoy activities ranging from exhilarating watersports in the calm, crystal clear waters of the Red Sea, to camel rides in the desert just outside the resort centre. You can easily reach Sharm el Sheikh on a daily scheduled flight from Cairo or through numerous direct charter flights from cities throughout Europe.
Attractions
Sharm el Sheikh built its tourist reputation around its incredible beaches and underwater offerings, and these remain the main draws. The resorts of Sharm el Sheikh Bay, Naama Bay and Shark Bay offer numerous good quality yet cheap hotels, which often come with their own private beaches and amenities such as bars and swimming pools. Luxury hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh will cater to your every whimfulfil your every need and ensure your holiday experience is truly one to remember. With diving being such an important tourist activity for the region, many Sharm el Sheikh hotels offer scuba diving courses, and the 10 mile stretch between Sharm el Sheikh and Ras Nusrani is well known for its amazing underwater sights.
If you enjoy shopping, old town Sharm el Sheikh offers numerous bazaars and street vendors. You might also enjoy browsing for leather, jewellery, pottery, and clothing at the Sharm el Sheikh mall. Bedouin handicrafts are readily available at stands throughout the city.
Day trips
Day trips taking in the surrounding area are a great way to get even more out of a holiday to Sharm el Sheikh. About a 40 minute drive outside the main resort area is Ras Mohamed National Park. Arrange to get picked up at your hotel by a mini bus and then spend a leisurely day enjoying this protected wildlife refuge at the extreme Southern end of the Sinai Peninsula. Take some time out to snorkel in the crystalline waters and explore the mangrove forests where you can uncover cracks caused by ancient earthquakes.
For something a bit different, a traditional Bedouin feast is a great choice. You can choose to be driven into the desert where you will be introduced to a Bedouin family who will cook you a sumptuous feast while you relax in a Bedouin tent. After your meal, you can then feast your eyes on the amazing constellations and stars above you, before heading back to your hotel to get some rest in preparation for yet another fun packed day.
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