Sharm El Sheikh Resort holidays

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Sharm El Sheikh Resort holidays

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One of Egypt’s oldest and most popular holiday resorts, Sharm El Sheikh wins fans for its breathtaking location on the Sinai Peninsula. The Red Sea coast provides white-sand beaches and some of the finest diving in the world, with crystalline waters teeming with underwater life, wrecks and coral reefs. As well as the diving, Sharm El Sheikh is the ideal place for desert safaris, where you can ride camels through the dunes and camp out under the stars.

Things to do

Start your romance with Sharm El Sheikh on the coast, where the miles of white sand are at your disposal for soaking up the sun, getting stuck into water sports or swimming in the warm sea. Diving excursions are a must, as the Red Sea is one of the finest diving destinations in the world. If you’re away with kids, spend the day at the local water park, which has a staggering 44 water slides and lots of swimming pools to enjoy. Explore the bustling souls in Sharm El Sheikh’s old town to pick up unique Bedouin souvenirs, or plan an excursion through the desert by camelback. 

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33℃

April and May for slightly cooler temperatures. Winter temperatures are more mild with temperatures of 23°C in November being the high and 18°C in January and February being the low.

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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Sharm el Sheikh Resort is best for...

Beach lovers: A real beach lover’s paradise, Sharm El Sheikh has sweeping beaches of white sand and clear waters, dotted with rippling palm trees.

Divers: One of the best places in the world for scuba diving, keen divers can spend days exploring the hidden wrecks and colourful reefs.

Families: Sharm El Sheikh is ideal for families, with modern hotel resorts, gorgeous beaches and a popular water park on your doorstep.

Fast facts for Sharm el Sheikh Resort

Language: The language spoken in Sharm El Sheikh is Arabic

Currency: The currency used in Sharm El Sheikh is the Egyptian pound

Local time: Sharm El Sheikh is 2 hours ahead of GMT/UK time

Fly to: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) 

Flight time from UK: Approximately 5 hours

Tourist Information: Further Sharm El Sheikh tourist information can be found at https://www.egypt.travel/en/about-egypt

Visa / Health: Before you travel, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt for recommendations and advice on visas and health for your holiday to Sharm El Sheikh

Getting around Sharm el Sheikh Resort

By taxi: Taxis are the easiest way to get around in Sharm El Sheikh.  Licensed taxis are blue and white and there are a number of official taxi ranks in the resort. Many taxis will have a meter, although it’s best to check the price before you get in.

By mini bus: The mini buses in Sharm El Sheikh run very frequently all over the resort. They do not serve routes, and instead will stop where you want and can be flagged down from everywhere. Mini buses are the cheapest method of transport.

By bus: A more traditional bus services makes longer journeys to nearby cities and resorts, making them a good and affordable way to make day trips.

Events in Sharm el Sheikh Resort

Diving competition: Sharm El Sheikh is one of the world’s finest diving destinations, and in October, the International Diving Competition comes to town. The event attractions diving enthusiasts from all over the world to compete in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea.

Camel competition: In April, it’s a different kind of the race. Sharm El Sheikh hosts the South Sinai Camel Festival, where camel riders and breeders bring their finest mounts to race in the desert and compete for the title of fastest camel in Sinai.

Sharm el Sheikh Resort weather

Temperature: Summer average of 33°C. Winter temperatures are more mild with temperatures of 23°C in November being the high and 18°C in January and February being the low.

Best time to visit: April and May for slightly cooler temperatures.

Sharm El Sheikh’s hot summers begin in April, with the high temperatures lasting all the way to October. July and August experience an average of 13 hours of sunshine a day, as well as the hottest average temperatures of around 33°C, although the mercury often hits the high 30s.

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