Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh
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.
33 °C
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.
5 hours
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
Recommended offers in Sharm El Sheikh Resort
Xperience St George Homestay
Um El Sid, Sharm el Sheikh
7 Nights, All Inclusive
- Courtesy shuttle bus to private beach
- Two free-form outdoor swimming pools
- TripAdvisor Travellers Choice award winner 2016
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Based on 4432 reviews
What is included?
- 15kgs Standard Luggage Allowance
- ATOL Protection
- Resort service
- Return Transfers
From
£492
Xperience Kiroseiz Premier
Naama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh
7 Nights, All Inclusive
- Waterpark
- Six restaurants
- Shuttle bus to the beach
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Based on 2189 reviews
What is included?
- 15kgs Standard Luggage Allowance
- ATOL Protection
- Resort service
- Return Transfers
From
£529
Reef Oasis Beach Resort
Um El Sid, Sharm el Sheikh
7 Nights, All Inclusive
- Waterpark with seven slides and kids splash area
- Set on the best reef in Sharm
- TripAdvisor Travellers Choice award winner 2015
TripAdvisor Traveller rating
Based on 2693 reviews
What is included?
- 15kgs Standard Luggage Allowance
- ATOL Protection
- Resort service
- Return Transfers
From
£553
Aqua Blu
Um El Sid, Sharm el Sheikh
7 Nights, All Inclusive
- Largest waterpark in Sharm
- Wave pool and lazy river
- Family rooms sleeping 5
TripAdvisor Traveller rating
Based on 3892 reviews
What is included?
- 15kgs Standard Luggage Allowance
- ATOL Protection
- Resort service
- Return Transfers
From
£555
SunConnect SUNRISE Diamond Resort
Um El Sid, Sharm el Sheikh
7 Nights, All Inclusive
- Lots of activities for all the family
- Aqua splash park
- Excellent choice of bars and restaurants
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Based on 4139 reviews
What is included?
- 15kgs Standard Luggage Allowance
- ATOL Protection
- Resort service
- Return Transfers
From
£563
Sharm El Sheikh’s beaches are some of the most idyllic on the Red Sea coast, with swathes of pristine sand and smooth, white pebbles curving around the clear, blue-tinted waters. Speckled with palm trees and set against rolling, dramatic scenery, the beaches enjoy one of the prettiest spots in the country. The sand is dotted with shady, thatched umbrellas and loungers, with a good choice of places to eat and drink nearby. The water sports activities in Sharm El Sheikh are superb –learn to parasail, windsurf or canoe in the beautifully warm water.
The spectacular diving opportunities off the Red Sea coast are the biggest attractions in Sharm El Sheikh. The calm, clear waters hide a mesmerising world of coral reefs, brightly coloured marine life and fascinating wrecks. There are plenty of places to dive for all ability levels, with the pros getting to experience the likes of Shark Reef and Jackson Reef. There’s plenty of adventure to be had back on dry land, too, with the region’s spectacular desert inviting exploration. Take a jeep safari through the dunes or zip around on a quad bike, or else take an authentic trek on a camel and spend the night in a real Bedouin camp.
Sharm El Sheikh’s old town is a great place to experience a little Egyptian culture. The old market is filled with bustling stalls selling Bedouin handicrafts, silver jewellery and leather goods. It’s also the best place in Sharm El Sheikh to try some tasty Egyptian street food like koshari, a mix of rice, lentils and tomato sauce. If you’re on holiday with family, kids of all ages will enjoy a day out at Aqua Blu Water Park. Situated at a local hotel but open to non-guests, the park has over 40 fantastic water slides and nine swimming pools, including the high-octane Kamikaze and special areas for little kids.
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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
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 http://en.egypt.travel/city/index/sharm-el-sheikh
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
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Temperature: Summer average of 33°C.
Best time to visit: 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.
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.
GETTING AROUND
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
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.
