Sharm El Sheikh: what to do and see


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What to see in Sharm Sheikh, itinerary including the main places of interest, including beaches and coral reef of the water park, as well as interesting excursions to do starting from this enchanting town of the Red Sea.


Tourist information

Famous tourist resort located south on the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheik is bathed by the Red Sea, famous for its wonderful seabed and rich coral reef, also present a few meters deep.

In addition to the strong tourist vocation, Sharm El Sheikh is also well known for the important international conferences, which it often hosts, with the participation of the major nations of the world.


In the eyes of the tourist, the town of Sharm appears as a characteristic center where villages and hotels coexist, many of which are equipped with entertainment services for guests.

The temperatures are often higher than 40 °, although this is partially compensated by the clarity of the sea water, which invites you to dive for a cooling bath.

Many inhabitants, mostly from other Egyptian locations, work in the tourist facilities in the area.


How to get

Flights to Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor and Alexandria are available from Sharm El Sheikh airport.

To arrive from abroad, regular flights are available from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia and many other states.

The EgyptAir scheduled airline operates from Italy, which carries out direct flights, departing from the airports of Rome and Milan.


In Sharm there is an important port, developed following the growing tourist influx, equipped with good services, suitable for hosting yachts and cruise ships, there are also regular ferries to reach Hurghada and Aqaba.

For short trips on site you can opt for taxi services for groups of people or rent cars in the appropriate offices.

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There is no shortage of buses that provide regular scheduled service for medium and long-haul journeys, at low prices despite the good comfort offered to passengers.

What to do

Sharm el Sheikh is well known internationally for its beautiful beaches and coral reef, an ideal environment for scuba diving enthusiasts from all over the world who are drawn to the warm waters of the Red Sea to admire the wonderful marine fauna that populates this sea, composed of variegated species of colored fish.

In addition to scuba diving, other sporting activities can also be practiced, including snorkeling, windsurfing and rowing.

A protected area of ​​considerable interest is represented by the Ras Mohammed national park, located between the coral reef of the Red Sea and the desert area in the Sinai hinterland.

What see

The hinterland of Sharm offers interesting excursions, including the suggestive visit to the Monastery of Santa Caterina on Mount Sinai, in a valley at the foot of Mount Moses, at a height of 1570 meters.

This monastery was founded by Emperor Justinian between 527 and 547 AD, including the already existing Church of Santa Elena and enlarged several times in later periods.

The monks who now live in the monastery belong to the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is the oldest Christian convent still existing.


Do not miss the night climb to Monte Mosè, whose summit is located at an altitude of 2286 m, with arrival expected at dawn, from where you can enjoy an exceptional panoramic view.

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