Sharm el Sheikh Holidays

Weather

Sharm el Sheikh basks in the utopian temperatures you’d expect from Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera; gorgeous summers peaking around 45° Celsius, with winters generally averaging in the 20s. Don’t be fooled by season though; perennially blue skies mean that you’ll always need your sunscreen on Sharm el Sheikh, whether you’ve come for some summer sun or a bright Christmas!

Attractions

Sharm el Sheikh is the place to come to in Egypt, even locals here have a hard time seeing all the sights! Divers and snorkellers can experience the Red Sea’s most varied coral life in the crystal-clear waters here amidst great reefs and schools of fish, while animal lovers espy ospreys, turtles and endangered mammals in the voluminous Ras Mohammed National Park.

Holidays to Sharm el Sheikh just wouldn't be complete without a trip north to the foot of Mount Sinai for the sixth-century Greek Orthodox monastery of St Catherine, with it’s ancient library containing antiquities second only to that of the Vatican. If you are on holidays to Sharm el Sheikh with your family, take the kids on a day out to the Fun Land Theme Park or the Diving Museum. There's even an ice rink in the middle of the desert!

Of course you can't talk about holidays in Sharm el Sheikh without mentioning the diving. Excellent reefs can be found in Sharm el Sheikh and neighbouring Sharks Bay; if you don't have your equipment you can rent from one of the various dive schools.

Nightlife

Sharm El Sheikh holidays mean relaxation and with scores of bars and restaurants next to the beach, it’s taken care of. You can sample some international cuisine or local fish dishes in the cafes and eateries at the heart of town, or watch some footie in cosy English bars like the Tavern.

Clubbers can’t come on holidays to Sharm El Sheikh without experiencing the Bus Stop, with it’s thumping techno and trance hits competing with South American drum bands, and the quieter Seagull’s Pub offers live music and is open just as late. The area is also famous for it’s cyber-discos and casinos. Don’t go bust!

Landscape

Situated at the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh is flanked by the clear Red Sea waters immediately below as well as the gargantuan mountains stretching into the horizon behind. Desert safaris, whether on foot, buggy or camel, are a must for afternoon panoramas of the golden promontory that Sharm El Sheikh reposes upon.

At night, the port soaring over the sea near Naama Bay is the perfect place for a romantic walk. Don’t forget to see Tiran Island, with it’s great lagoons and parks: the cruise over the Gulf of Aqaba is worth it just for the fish you see in it’s pristine waters!

History

Sharm El Sheikh has seen its fair share of excitement, in both the ancient and modern eras. Once the hub of biblical battles and rumoured to have been the site from which Moses carried the Ten Commandments, it’s medieval reputation was as a relatively sleepy fishing village. Changing hands intermittently between Israel and Egypt in the late 20th Century, it’s now known as the 'City of Peace' due to the number of peace conferences and conflicts that have been settled there.

Since Egypt reacquired the province in 1982, tourism has never looked back. It’s now one of Egypt’s premier resorts and the vanguard of the Red Sea Riviera.

Culture

Sharm El Sheikh holidays would not be complete without a bit of bartering, and where better to do that than at the local markets! The Old Market is renowned as being more locally centred than some of the more touristy markets in Egypt’s big cities, affording you the chance to purchase clothes, sandals or silverware at reasonable prices, as well as handmade pottery to remind you of your time on holidays in Sharm el Sheikh.

A fun time can also be had in April and May at the annual Camel Racing Festival; you’ll be amazed how quick those lumpy creatures can be! If you are on Sharm el Sheikh holidays in July make sure you don't miss the National Fishing Competition, at which you can even compete!

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From theme parks to ancient churches, from diving to desert safaris, Sharm el Sheikh offers you the finest amusements and entertainment that Egypt has to offer! At On The Beach, we have amazing deals on Sharm el Sheikh holidays and your stay at a choice of Sharm El Sheikh hotels - but don’t miss out!