(EGYPTE) Sharm El Sheikh

Once sleepy fishing village with little more than a hundred Bedouin, Sharm el Sheikh is now the most popular tourist destination on the Red Sea and a fully equipped station and provided the best diving in the world. Mountains, crystal clear waters, luxury hotels and Desert kilometers combine to make a wonderful destination Sharm year round. Naama Bay is where we find the five-star luxury hotels, beachfront, and diving schools for all levels. Visit the markets, relax on the beach, snorkel or try the nightlife of Sharm.

Sharm El Sheikh offers an impressive range of activities and attractions. The main attraction is diving, which is fantastic in the region. The reefs of Tiran hosting hordes of colorful fish, sharks, barracudas. The Thistlegorm, about five hours off the coast, is a warship that sank the subject of a fascinating dive. But if you do not want to scuba dive and snorkeling in the shallow waters of one of the many beaches of Sharm give you the opportunity to see all kinds of fish. Sun lovers will also find wonderful beaches and bays to make delicious sunbathing.


A jeep safari in the desert will offer visitors the chance to spend the day with nomadic tribes. As for adrenaline junkies, they can try the ride quad or camel in the dunes, then go to Tiba to watch the sunset over the desert, which is breathtaking.

St Catherine's Monastery is perhaps one of the most spectacular sites and interesting of the region. Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, the Greek Orthodox church dating from the 7th century offers stunning views of the Sinai Peninsula. This is not an easy hike, but it is possible to rent a camel, and it is worth starting the trek early enough to see the sun rise.


For some shopping therapy, tourists looking for local crafts will be spoiled for choice, with a lot of gold and silver, as well as bags, slippers and handmade embroidered clothing, and plethora of stalls selling Egyptian cotton.

Eat and Drink in Sharm El Sheikh

With many hotels and restaurants in Sharm, there is something for every taste. There are of course many Arab restaurants where you can sample some of the local specialties such as Egypt foul (beans), falafel, hummus, baba ganoush or (eggplant puree with sesame paste) . Most restaurants also serve fresh fish and seafood, and there is a wide selection of Western restaurants.

Climate in Sharm El Sheikh

The climate of Sharm el-Sheikh is dry all year round. Daily temperatures in winter are on average around 20 ° C. From April to October, temperatures and humidity increase. Avoid going there in August (unless you can stand the heat) where temperatures can reach 40 ° C or more. The season of sandstorms extends from February to April, with an average of two storms of three days per month.

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