SHARM EL SHEIKH
Sharm El Sheikh which gave the Red Sea an international reputation as one of the world's most extraordinary diving destinations in the Red Sea, Egypt, situated between the Rea Sea and the gulf of Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh has some of the finest diving and snorkeling sites in the world. It is also popular for its weather, fishing, diving and pure relaxation. Sharm El Sheikh is also noted for its sulphur springs which are considered cure those suffering from rheumatic and skin diseases.
It is one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai Peninsula. All around are Bedouins, colorful tents, mountains and sea. There are small, intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains, plus about all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos and nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities. In fact, with diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions, it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom, four miles south the southern section of the town stands on a cliff overlooking the port and is a great view.
Na'ama Bay beach is one of the centers of the tourist activities. Located just north of Sharm, this area is developing into a resort town of its own. Most hotels at Na'ama Bay have their own, private beaches with comfortable amenities such as chairs, shades and even bars.
Shark's Bay is also nearby, and again is a growing resort community with more and more to offer, along with several diving centers.
The small harbor known as Sharm El-Maya is located next to the civil harbor, has accommodations for boats, and includes a Yacht Club with rooms.
For those who live to shop, the Sharm El Sheikh mall provides shops with both foreign and local products, including jewelry, leather goods, clothing, pottery and books. It has been said that this is a must visit for all diving enthusiasts. There are many diving sites along the 10 mile beach between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Nusrani.
About 30 km south of Sharm El Sheikh there is the southernmost part of Sinai: the Ras Mohamed. With its extraordinary beauty it is one of the best dive sites in the world or for some even the most interesting site in Sinai. This first and only Egyptian National Park was declared in 1983 with an area of 97 m². It is known for its wealth in sea life, lovely coral reefs and clear water. The shark observatory is one of the most well-known with big fish such as sharks, Napoleons and schools of Jack fish and Tuna. Since then it has been extended to 480 km² and includes marine and terrestrial areas (also on Tiran Island).
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