Anyone who has been watching the steady rise in popularity of Sharm el Sheikh over the last 20 years will have been impressed by both its determination and consistency. The region has made the successful transition from out-of-the-way backpacker village to mega tourist Mecca and, what’s more, has made it look easy. Now, it’s firmly established as a leading holiday resort and has only one purpose: to provide the ultimate holiday experience. Its all round appeal is reflected in its excellent year-round weather and its unique desert-versus-ocean contradictions. Added to this, with Egypt currently attracting praise as a great value holiday destination, visitors to Sharm el Sheikh can benefit from a good mix of luxury and affordability as well.
Accommodation
While it does not pretend to offer uninterrupted calm and seclusion, Sharm el Sheikh offers pretty much everything else. The range of
cheap hotels is staggering, with everything from top end luxury resorts to affordable family accommodation. Hilton, Sheraton and Ritz Carlton are just some of the big names that have taken up residence over recent years. Early booking deals and special offers are making prices attractive across all hotel types so for those willing to book quickly, five-star luxury is easily within grasp. If that’s not quite your style, then a great variety of smaller boutique hotels and resorts can also be found in the area with a good selection of budget hotel options.
Activities
If you’re unsure exactly what Sharm el Sheikh can do for you, then you’ll be pleased to hear that its range of activities is just as varied and accessible as its hotels. Located on the southern point of the Sinai Peninsula and looking out over the Red Sea, the region’s greatest attractions have always been underwater. Its stunning coral reefs and exotic marine life have made scuba diving one of Sharm el Sheikh’s most popular activities, but there are a huge number of other watersports on offer too.
For those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, there are championship golf courses and numerous health facilities to indulge in – or if you’d rather rely on someone else’s feet for a while then horse riding or camel trekking across the Sinai desert are just some of the more adventurous options. Desert safaris, quad biking, shopping and of course sunbathing all add to the fun.
History and culture
With so much on the activity front in Sharm el Sheikh, history and culture may seem to have taken a back seat. However, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites lies just nearby. St Catherine’s monastery – with the looming Mount Sinai beside it – is where Moses is said to have seen the burning bush before journeying up the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments.
Nightlife
For party goers, Sharm el Sheikh’s many bars, clubs and casinos afford it a Las Vegas style excitement. It’s bright and vibrant street scenes are reminiscent of Vegas nightlife. It does, however, have one distinct advantage over America’s own land-locked playground… Sharm el Sheikh’s central charms will always come back to its beautiful coastlines and breathtaking underwater vistas.
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