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Sharm El Sheikh Tour & Travel Packages | | Sharm el-Sheikh considers itself and indeed is the seaside resort in Sinai. Large numbers of visitors holiday here every year. Sharm el-Sheikh Bay, Naama Bay and Shark Bay are about 6 km apart but the development of the resort is such that they will soon form one settlement. The long beaches of fine sand already attract visitors and since the small town has grown rapidly, there are more and more tourists enjoying the charms of the place.
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| Tourist Attractions |
| Beaches, Scuba Diving and Other Water Sports - Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, EG
Beaches are great fun for the entire family and Sham el Sheikh offers some of the country's best coastline. Scuba diving is particularly impressive and popular in Sharm, with the coast providing clear warm waters, beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of colorful marine attractions. Burning Bush - St. Catherine's Monastery, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, EGT his biblical bush is said to have burned when God spoke to Moses for the first time. It is very popular with all visitors to Sharm el Sheikh, mainly due to its religious and historical significance. Mount Sinai - Mount Sinai, in Sharm el Sheikh, is the name of a group of peaks, often known as the Holy Mountains. However, it is also the biblical name of the peak on which Moses received the 10 Commandments. Mount Moses is considered to be the peak where Mohammed's horse ascended to heaven, meaning it also has religious significance to Islamic believers.
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| Shopping In Sharm El Sheikh |
| The largest collection of shops and shopping centres in the Sharm el Sheikh area can be found around the tourist hotspot of Na'ama Bay. Shops here stand side-by-side hotels, eateries and nightclubs. The bustling Sharm Old Market is also a great place to hunt out a bargain or two, while for the best value, head south-west to the small town of Dahab, which can be reached in just over an hour by car. The goods for sale in Dahab offer excellent value for money and tend to be much cheaper than their equivalent in central Sharm el Sheikh. |
| Sharm El Sheikh Cuisine |
| The food here in Egypt is delicious! The main diet consists of beans, bread similar to what we call pita bread, and any number of dishes based on sesame butter, beans and the like. Vegetarians can be very happy here. Hummus, babaganoush, kebabs, and felafel are all staples. A typical breakfast dish is Fuul - basically tastes just like Mexican refried beans to me, put in a pita. You would also have hummus with breakfast, and you can also find European style croissants and other stuff of that type with no problem. |
| Weather |
Average temperatures during the winter months (November to March) range from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius (59-95°F) and during the summer months (April to October) from 20 to 45 degrees Celsius (68-113°F). The temperature of the Red Sea in this region ranges from 21 to 28 degrees Celsius (70-84°F) over the course of the year. |
| Currency |
| The currency of Sharm El Sheikh is Egyptian pound. |
