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Sharm El Sheikh is located south of Sinai Governorate between the Red Sea and Sinai Mountains, it is considered the best known city in south Sinai as Sharm is famous for the world most extraordinary diving destinations, in addition the outstanding colorful coral reefs of Ras Mohammed, that is why Sharm has legendary reputation among the whole world.
Sharm is located 336 KM from Suez, 53 KM from Ras Mohammed, it lies on the Aqaba Gulf.
As much dazzling as the nature of Sharm is, however it faced a lot of hazards that effected the environment, but now the Egyptian government has protected 52% of the Egyptian shoreline to the Gulf of Aqaba, in addition the foundation of Ras Mohammed National park 1983.
Sharm el-Sheikh is also usually called the city of peace as many peace conferences were held in this city, but it is also a world resort, popular among the European tourists because of its magic.
Sharm el-Sheikh is divided into three main areas, the Old town Sharm EL Maya, several of other bays, and El Hadaba where Villas, Hotels, and many resorts are.
Sharm has many places of accommodation, hotels, resorts, as well as professional equipped diving centers, Sharm also has an international airport that handles large aircrafts.
Not only Sharm is the first place to spend your vacation in the most beautiful sandy beaches, but also you can enjoy many excursions in Sharm, the sights of the mountains and monuments in Sharm will amaze any tourist, Sharm truly developed to be the ideal place for a vacation in Egypt and the whole world
With the beautiful sight of Sinai mountain in the back, a tourist can enjoy a camel ride to the Biblical mountain, and for those who come to Egypt for the religious vacation, you can make an excursion to St. Catherine monastery and Moses mountain, located not far away from Sharm El Sheikh, this monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Egypt.
A tour in Sharm will never be completed without seeing underwater coral reefs in the crystal clear Red sea in your diving and snorkeling trips, in addition you can also enjoy a safari trip and go through Sinai mountains with your safari quad bike to see the Bedouin tribes and learn about their simple and down to earth life. |