Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt's South Sinai Governorate, which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, St. Catherine and Mount Sinai.

Diverse marine life and hundreds of Red Sea coral reef sites make Sharm El Sheikh a magnet for divers and eco-tourists. The tourist economy of this Sinai Peninsula city has grown quite rapidly over the last few decades, resulting in an upcrop of first-class resorts and posh nightlife.

Sharm El-Sheikh is one of Egypt’s most popular tourist destinations – with good reason – offering visitors a unique combination of relaxation, adventure, and luxury. Sharm is located on the Sinai Peninsula’s southern tip, renowned for its pristine beaches, …

Sharm El Sheikh has been THE international beach destination darling of Europeans, Middle Easterners and domestic Egyptian tourists for decades now, and for very good reason.

Jan 15, 2025 · A complete travel guide revealing 20+ amazing things to do in Sharm el Sheikh, the scuba diving and resort capital of Egypt's Red Sea region.

Sharm el-Sheikh, resort town on the southeastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Located in Janūb Sīnāʾ muḥāfaẓah (governorate), Egypt, the area was occupied from 1967 to 1982 by the Israelis, who began building the town as a tourist destination.

Dec 24, 2023 · Plan your trip with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh. Ras Mohammed National Park is what put Sharm el-Sheikh on the tourist map.

Jul 6, 2023 · Sharm el-Sheikh (Arabic شرم الشيخ) is a large resort at the south tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. The main reasons to visit are for scuba-diving and other water and beach activities, and to explore the Sinai desert.

The crystal-clear waters and incredible variety of exotic fish darting in and out of the colourful coral reefs have made this a scuba-diving paradise. Purpose-built Sharm El Sheikh occupies a prime position here, devoting itself solely to sun-and-sea holidays offering a family-friendly vibe and resort comforts, with world-class diving thrown in.

May 9, 2024 · Sharm El-Sheikh, the biggest and the most important city of the Red Sea, lies at the southern flank of the Peninsula where two gulfs of Aqaba and Suez meet with the Red Sea.