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Sharm el Sheik is one of Egypts premier tourist resort areas, offering world renowned scuba diving and snorkelling, as well as luxury resorts, pristine beaches and good desert trekking. There are also casinos, discos and nightclubs, and golf courses, along with superb windsurfing and other water sports.

Getting There

It’s easiest to fly to Sharm el Sheik as there are direct flights here from many cities in Europe and the Middle East. There are also daily flights to and from Cairo. Crossing the Sinai desert to get there by bus or car can be tiresome.

Key Attractions

Naama Beach is one of the tourist centres and many hotels here have their own private beaches with comfortable amenities. Nearby Sharks Bay has even more on offer, including several dive centres. Ras Muhammad Natural Park, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, was established in 1983 and is home to one of the worlds most famous dive sites, making it a big draw for divers and snorkellers. The main activities in Sharm el Sheik are diving and other water sports; however, there is also plenty to do away from the sea. The Sinai desert invites exploration by quad bikes, motorbikes, jeep, or by camel or horseback. You can also visit the curious limestone boulder two kilometres north of the edge of downtown that is shaped like the former US president, John F Kennedy.

Out and About

An adventurous journey through the desert to Mt Sinai is interesting. Visitors can climb to the top of the mountain in roughly three hours and see the place where, depending on your beliefs, it is said that God gave Moses the 10 Commandments. The bohemian town of Dahab, located farther north on the Gulf of Aqaba, is another popular excursion. Twenty kilometres past the airport expands the Wadi of Mandar, where Bedouins offer tours to the Coloured Canyon and Ain Hudra via Nuweiba.

Leisure Options

For entertainment of a different sort, you can visit the Fun Town amusement park which includes a bowling centre and ice-skating rink. Shoppers should visit the Souk, the bazaar of Sharm el Sheikh, where you can bargain for an assortment of items and souvenirs or just stroll around and take in the bustling atmosphere.

Safety

When participating in outdoor activities, including water sports like scuba diving, travellers should be extra careful. Additionally, the heat in this area can be intense and may put you at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Taking out travel insurance is recommended.

Weather in Sharm el Sheik

Apart from the Mediterranean coast, Sharm el-Sheik experiences a desert climate. This is very hot and dry most of the year but especially in the summer months, June to August. Winter is from December to February with average temperatures of 20 - 26C

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