Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt · South Sinai · 10 m
Description
Sharm El Sheikh (شرم الشيخ) is an internationally renowned resort at the southern tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and a major destination for beach holidays, water sports, and diving along the Red Sea. The city is known for its luxurious resorts, sandy beaches, and rich coral reefs, attracting divers and snorkelers from around the world. Naama Bay and the coastal waters around Ras Mohammed National Park offer spectacular underwater landscapes and diverse marine life. Sharm El Sheikh combines modern tourism infrastructure with the dramatic desert scenery of the Sinai and offers activities ranging from water sports to desert excursions. The city also serves as an important venue for international conferences and summits.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 10 days (optimal 7 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or September – November
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Ras Mohammed National Park
- Tiran Island & Strait of Tiran
- Naama Bay
- Sharm El Maya Bay
- Sharm El Sheikh Coral Reefs
- Ras Umm Sid
- Shark's Bay
- SOHO Square
- Old Market (Sharm El Maya)
- Nabq Protected Area
- Nabq Bay Mangroves
- Sharm El Sheikh Desert Safari
- Bedouin Desert Dinner
- Thistlegorm Wreck Diving(Day trip)
- Blue Hole(Day trip)
- Dahab & Blue Lagoon(Day trip)
- Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike(Day trip)
- Saint Catherine's Monastery (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Colored Canyon(Day trip)
- Tiran Island Dolphin Watching
- Ras Mohammed Mangrove Channel
- Sharm El Sheikh Promenade
Getting there
- Airports:
- SSH
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry