Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt has a lot of interesting places to visit. “The City of Sharm El Sheikh” is one of the cities that is known as a place to go to relax and calm down. People call it “the City of Peace.” It is one of the most beautiful and well-known places to visit in Egypt.
It is between the Red Sea coast and Mount Sinai on the Sinai Peninsula. It is on the coast of the Red Sea. It is in the “Janub Sinai” province. Sharm El Sheikh is home to more than 35,000 people.
It is 500 km from Cairo and has an area of 480 km2. It is known for being one of the most popular places in the world to go diving.
How the weather is in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh has a nice climate all year long, thanks to the sea breeze. This makes it a great place for tourists to visit. The average temperature in the winter is 23 C, and it doesn’t rain that much.
Spring is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh because the average temperature is 26 C and the weather is nice. This is true until the end of summer and beginning of fall.
Sharm El Sheikh’s History
Sharm El Sheikh used to be a fishing village, but because it was in a good spot, it was turned into an Egyptian Navy base. In 1956, Israel took over Sharm El Sheikh, but Egypt took it back in 1957. Between 1967 and 1982, it was ruled by Israel again. It was called “Mifratz Shlomo,” which means “Gulf of Solomon,” until Egypt and Israel signed the Camp David Peace Treaty in 1982.
It was where the Middle East Peace Conferences were held and where the deal to give the Gaza Strip back to the government of Palencia was signed in 1999. In 2000, after the Palestinian uprising, it was the site of the second summit.
Israel and Palestine met at an Arab summit in 2005. It was also where President Hosni Mubarak gave his resignation. Sharm El Sheikh’s main business right now is tourism.
Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh’s marine life is very magical, beautiful, and varied because there are 1000 kinds of fish and 250 kinds of coral reefs. There are more than 90 resorts in or around the city, and most of them are 5-star resorts.
The city has the most fun and wild nightlife and Bedouin culture in its natural state. Sharm El Sheik is the best place to go for a vacation that you will never forget.
1- National Park Ras Muhammad
Sharm El Sheikh is 20 km away. It is thought of as a peninsula, and there are several places to go water sports. It is the best place for people who want to scuba dive, snorkel, and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world. There are more than 220 different kinds of coral there.
2- Nauma Bay
A natural bay that is considered a beach and has cafes, restaurants, bazaars, hotels, and clubs where people party from midnight to dawn.
3- Sharks Bay (the sharks)
It is north of the bay of Naama. It is known for its resorts, 5-star hotels, and Soho Square Center. It is the best place to go if you want peace.
4- Dahab
Sharm El Sheikh is 80 km away. It is the best place for divers to go. It is made up of three parts: the Bedouin village of Masbat, the tourist hotels of Mashraba, and the lagoons (the best windsurfing destination).
5- The Blue Hole
It is the most famous place to go diving in the world. It is known for having a lot of rare coral reefs and colourful fish. It became a haven for divers from all over the world because it is more than 100 metres deep and has no current. For a professional diver, it is the ultimate challenge.
6-The government of Nabq
It’s north of Sharm El Sheikh. Since 1992, it has been a protected natural area. It is the best place to go to relax. There are animals, birds, and fish that live there.
5- Ros Um Sid
It is the city’s most well-known beach. It is the best place to go diving and snorkelling, and you can see redfish from there.
6- Thomas Reef
It is known for having a lot of colourful sea life, beautiful fish, and interesting places to do water sports.
7- The Yolanda Reef
He goes by the name “Yolanda Reef.” It is the most popular place to dive in the northern part of the Red Sea. Yolanda is an old ship that sank in the year 1980. The Shark Reef Coral Gardens are on Yolanda Reef.
What can you do in Sharm El Sheikh?
Water sports like diving and snorkelling are the most popular things to do in Sharm El Sheikh. Because the water in the Red Sea is so clear and the fish and corals are so colourful, the marine life in Sharm El Sheikh is very beautiful.
The springs are also the best places to find peace and quiet. Sharm El Sheikh’s restaurants and clubs are open all night, and people who walk through its bazaars enjoy the nightlife.
The most exciting thing to do in Sharm El Sheikh is a Quad Safari in the Sinai desert, where you can try Bedouin food and see how they live. Also the trips to Mount Sinai, St. Catherine’s Monastery, the Canyon of Colors, and more of Sinai’s sights and adventures.
Sharm El Sheikh is close to other beautiful cities, such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria, where you can learn more about Egypt’s history.
A Wonderful Trip to Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy the natural beauty that makes each destination in Sharm El Sheikh special, along with the great things to do there. A tour in Sharm El Sheikh is a great way to have the most fun and relax. Check out our Egypt travel packages or Nile cruises if you want to learn more about the history of the country and book the trip you deserve.
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