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Sharm el Sheikh is a very busy tourist town, located on the southern coast of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. It's a modern town with no shortage of things to see and do.
Also known as the Old Town, this part of the city has the most charm and is a nice change from the more modern resort hotel neighbourhoods of Sharm el Sheikh. You can find this part of town at the western end of the city near the port, and the marketplace alone is worth the visit to this end of the city.
Scuba Diving
Diving is the main activity in Sharm el Sheikh, and there are many different tour companies ready to help you get out into the water. The water is warm and there are huge populations of fish and coral. Some areas can be busy with divers so you may not get too much solitude while you are diving. If you are certified to go wreck diving, make sure you arrange to see the SS Thistlegorm. It's one of the best wreck sites in the area.
Desert Tours
If you want something different from all the water sports, head inland from Sharm el Sheikh for a desert tour. Tour operators can take you out on camels or Jeeps to see the unique landscape of the Sinai Desert. Some groups can provide an opportunity to visit with Bedouin nomads which should not be missed if given the opportunity.
St Katherine Nature Reserve
The large, mountainous St Katherine Nature Reserve takes up most of the Sinai area, and includes the famed Mount Sinai. You can hike through many parts of the park on maintained trails, and visit several archaeological sites (including several of Biblical importance).
Ras Mohammed Reserve
The Ras Mohammed Reserve offers very different landscape compared to the St. Katherine Reserve. This small park is south of Sharm el Sheikh and out on the coast, so it is filled with marshlands, tidal flats and other shoreline features. It's a very popular spot for boat tours and bird-watching.
Flights to Sharm el Sheikh
There are many options for flights to Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport (airport code: SSH) from the UK, both with scheduled and charter airlines. Egyptair is the only scheduled airline with non-stop flights to Sharm el Sheikh. While there are several charter airlines and low cost airlines to choose from too: EasyJet has direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester and Luton, and there are direct flights to Sharm el Sheikh with Monarch from Gatwick and Manchester. Many other regional airports in the UK are also available as a starting point with Thomson Airways, and Thomas Cook Airlines. The Sharm el-Sheikh airport is the second busiest in Egypt, and there are shuttles and public bus service for transport into the city.Sharm el Sheikh Tourist Attractions
The Old QuarterAlso known as the Old Town, this part of the city has the most charm and is a nice change from the more modern resort hotel neighbourhoods of Sharm el Sheikh. You can find this part of town at the western end of the city near the port, and the marketplace alone is worth the visit to this end of the city.
Scuba Diving
Diving is the main activity in Sharm el Sheikh, and there are many different tour companies ready to help you get out into the water. The water is warm and there are huge populations of fish and coral. Some areas can be busy with divers so you may not get too much solitude while you are diving. If you are certified to go wreck diving, make sure you arrange to see the SS Thistlegorm. It's one of the best wreck sites in the area.
Desert Tours
If you want something different from all the water sports, head inland from Sharm el Sheikh for a desert tour. Tour operators can take you out on camels or Jeeps to see the unique landscape of the Sinai Desert. Some groups can provide an opportunity to visit with Bedouin nomads which should not be missed if given the opportunity.
St Katherine Nature Reserve
The large, mountainous St Katherine Nature Reserve takes up most of the Sinai area, and includes the famed Mount Sinai. You can hike through many parts of the park on maintained trails, and visit several archaeological sites (including several of Biblical importance).
Ras Mohammed Reserve
The Ras Mohammed Reserve offers very different landscape compared to the St. Katherine Reserve. This small park is south of Sharm el Sheikh and out on the coast, so it is filled with marshlands, tidal flats and other shoreline features. It's a very popular spot for boat tours and bird-watching.