Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh is a vibrant resort town famous for its stunning coral reefs and lively nightlife. Whether you’re diving in the Red Sea or enjoying local cuisine, it promises an unforgettable vacation experience.

About the Destination

Sharm El Sheikh, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, is one of the world's great diving and snorkelling destinations, framed by red mountains and coral reefs that start right at the shore.

What Sharm El Sheikh is known for

Ras Mohammed National Park, with its reef walls and the Shark and Yolanda reefs; the Straits of Tiran; the famous Thistlegorm wreck; and Naama Bay and SOHO Square for evenings out. Trips inland lead to Bedouin camps, the colored canyon and Mount Sinai at St Catherine.

Best time to visit

All year. Spring and autumn are ideal; summer is hot but breezy; winter is mild with cooler water.

How long to stay

A week for beaches and diving, with a night trip to climb Mount Sinai.

Tips

Bring reef shoes, use reef-safe sunscreen, and book licensed boats for Ras Mohammed and Tiran.

Sharm el Sheikh

Getting there

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is the main gateway to the city, with regular flights from major cities around the world. The town is also accessible by bus and car from other parts of Egypt

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Food Experience

Sharm's food is fresh seafood, Egyptian grills and Bedouin dinners, plus every international cuisine you can imagine.

Favorite Cuisines

Eat fish in the Old Market and try a Bedouin dinner in the mountains.

Bedouin Bread
Thin flatbread baked on a metal dome or straight on the coals.
Zarb
Meat and vegetables slow-cooked underground in a sand pit.
Grilled Fish and Seafood
Fresh Red Sea fish, grilled simply with lemon and spices.
Bedouin Tea
Sweet black tea brewed with desert herbs such as habak and sage.

Transportation & More

Sharm El Sheikh is spread across several bays connected by one main road.

Transportation Options

Taxis, minibuses and hotel shuttles link the bays; boats take you to the reefs.

Taxis
Plentiful; agree the fare first.
Microbuses
Cheap minibuses run along the main road between the bays.
Boats
Day boats leave from Sharm Marina and Naama Bay for Ras Mohammed and Tiran.
Airport Transfers
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) is 10 to 30 minutes from most hotels.

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