The cosmopolitan resort of Sharm el Sheikh is situated at the
most southerly point of the Sinai Peninsula - set between the Sinai Desert and
crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Many private yachts and pleasure boats are
available and can take divers to the best spots in the area like Ras Mohamed.
Ras Om El Seid is famous for its coral reefs and has a very high cliff where
many hotels are located. However, the biggest tourist attraction in the city is
Naama Bay. This long bay is where most of the hotels, shopping malls, and night
life can be found.
Suitable for
sun-seekers, beach-lovers and scuba-divers alike, Sharm provides an excellent
base for exploring this fascinating region of Egypt, including Mount Sinai and
St. Catherine's Monastery.
Diving in Sharm El
Sheikh
Perched on the southern tip of the
glorious Sinai peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh is often described as 'Dive Central'.
With the national park of Ras Mohamed a stone's throw away the area offers some
of the best hard coral growths, a number of wreck sites, a multitude of diverse
fish types as well as the larger shark and manta species.
