Book Cheap Holidays to Sharm El Sheikh
Summary
Sharm El Sheikh is a well-known resort on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, situated between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai. Sharm El Sheikh, also referred to as ”Sharm“ has a wonderful climate all year round and long stretches of beautiful natural beaches. The Red Sea coast with its warm and clear waters provides the perfect destination for divers and snorkelers, which is said to be one of the best spots in the world. Sharm El Sheikh has a spectacular desert full of interesting history and also known as the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments, so book amazing holidays to Sharm El Sheikh today with Book-Cheap-Holidays.
Things to do
When on Sharm El Sheikh holidays there plenty of things to do, whether it is relaxing on one of the wonderful beaches such as Shark Bay and Naama Bay (or Na'ama Bay) with its attractive 1km long sandy beach where you can enjoy a wide range of water sports or even sailing, and of course diving and snorkeling is one of the main attractions of Sharm, attracting visitors from all over the world. There are plenty of dive sites along the 10 mile beach between Sharm el Sheikh and Ras Nusrani and the Red Sea is the perfect home for coral reefs and marine life. In this amazing underwater world you can even dive to see some of the well known shipwrecks. Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh can not only provide you with excellent coastal resorts, there is also ancient history and modern Bedouin culture to explore, Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery are good places of interest to visit. If you would like to do a bit of shopping on your Sharm Holiday then there are plenty of markets and shops to fulfil your retail therapy needs, but be prepared to haggle! Sharm El Sheikh has a busy marina, which is perfect for going on a yacht or sailing trip, and from here you can get a ferry over to Hurghada and Aqaba. Sharm el Sheikh has a lively welcoming nightlife to keep you entertained until the early hours with plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs to choose from such as the world renowned Pacha.
Flights & Accommodation
Search with Book-Cheap-Holidays for those amazing cheap holidays to Sharm el Sheikh. With us you can book your chosen hotels in Sharm el Sheikh separately from your flights to Sharm el Sheikh, so you know what you’re paying for and ensure you’re getting the best deal. You can fly to Sharm el Sheikh International Airport (SSH) from main UK airports such as London Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol, flight time is approximately 5 hours.
Quick Facts
- Location; Middle East, North Africa
- Capital; Cairo
- Passport and Visa; UK citizens must have a valid passport, and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival
- Language; Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist areas
- Health; There are a number of health risks associated with travel to Egypt and travellers should check that their inoculations are up-to-date before leaving. Typhoid, Hepatitis A and polio immunisation is recommended