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The coral reefs along the Sinai coastline are considered some of the best
in the world. In the same time they are the closest tropical coral reefs
to Europe. Without
a doubt, the Red Sea with its well-known tourism centres of Dahab,
Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh is one of the best diving destinations in
the world. It has always been a beautiful place, but never before has it
been as famous and comfortable as it is today. The Red Sea is among the
more exotic options when choosing a shark diving experience. Water
temperatures range from 68°F in January to 78°F in July.
Sharm El Sheikh overlooks the Gulf of Aqaba and is about 53 km. From Ras Mohamed and 336 km from Suez. Its both a summer and winter resort due to its moderate climate all year round and depends on fishing and tourism. It is the destination for all those who likes peacefulness and the sun. There are also several well-equipped diving centres.
The range of food and restaurants available in Sharm varies greatly in style and price – from gourmet restaurants to beach snack bars. Egyptian dishes are served here - try the kebabs and locally produced non-alcoholic drinks. The desserts are a must for all those with a sweet tooth! Head into the main town of Sharm el Sheikh to enjoy a traditional Egyptian evening. Visit a coffee house and play backgammon while enjoying strong sweet coffee or mint tea. For more lively entertainment there are a variety of nightspots along the promenade in Naama Bay. The larger hotels often have their own disco. The main square of Naama Bay is built as a small Kanizl Khalili with coffee shops around the central fountain. There are also a few small bazaars. Traditionally, this is where the locals spend their evenings. In Sharm there are many accommodation facilities such as Hotels, Resorts, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, Vacation Rentals, Motels, Lodges, Condos, Guest Ranches, Apartments, Cabins, Cottages and All-Suite Hotels.
Nearby
Shark’s Bay has several
diving centres and other amenities, and there are lots more diving sites
along the 16 km beach between Sharm el Sheikh and Ras Nusrani. All
kinds of activities can be arranged from Shark's Bay including desert
safaris by car or camel for just a couple of hours or days to let you
experience the vast spaces and timelessness of the Sinai desert.
The site comprises two huge patch reefs spiralling up to the water surface from the sheer face of the massive wall, which joins Ras Za'atir in the north to Ras Mohammed. Ras Um Sid is named for the head or cape, which juts out to sea. It is located 7 km (4.3 miles) south of Naama Bay and borders on Sharm El Moya, which is where the local fleet of dive-boats anchors, although the neighbouring Sharm actually serves as the port of entry here.
Ras Muhammad National Park, 4,200 sq miles of pristine shore land is
situated south of Sharm. You shouldn't miss one of the world's great deserts just because you're staying at the beach. There are camelback trips into the Sinai. Most hotels can arrange day trips into the desert, preferably on horseback. What's Cool at Sharm el Sheikh: Shark dives by morning, camel rides by night. |
Sharm
El Sheikh is a resort town near the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
For
decades, the Red Sea has had a transformative effect on people: It's taken
perfectly ordinary visitors and turned them into divers. And it's taken
diving hobbyists and turned them into obsessives. An entire culture has
bloomed in the Sinai around scuba, a beatific, chummy culture absolutely
distinct from — and many fathoms calmer than — the beach
scene.
The
beaches
