Sharks Bay Holidays 2021 / 2022

Perfect for watersports lovers - or if you're looking to get started - Sharks Bay is a quieter part of the wider Sharm el Sheikh area. It's pretty laidback and is mostly centred around the great diving that's on offer. Explore the underwater drama of this idyllic spot.

Things to do

Sharks Bay is all about its dazzling coast, so head down to the golden beach and prepare yourself for a little adventure. The water sports are fantastic, with parasailing and speedboat rides to keep you busy. Take snorkelling trip to experience the tranquil Red Sea or plan a scuba diving excursion further afield. Back on dry land, the desert is another part of Egypt ripe for exploration, with camel treks or quad bike excursions around the rolling dunes. Sharm El Sheik’s popular water park is a hit with kids for its choice of pools and slides, and while you’re there, browse the old town’s lively souks.

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Many visitors prefer the more comfortable temperatures around spring. Winter temperatures are more mild with temperatures of 22°C in November being the high and 17°C in January and February being the low.

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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Sharks Bay is best for...

Divers: Sharks Bay offers some of the best diving in the world, and is one of the best starting points on the Red Sea coast for excursions.

Adventurers: Whether you prefer diving in Jackson Reef or riding a camel across the desert, Sharks Bay is bursting with adventures.

Couples: Quieter than its neighbouring resorts, Sharks Bay is ideal for couples with its world-class diving, beaches and day trip opportunities.

Fast facts for Sharks Bay

Language: The language spoken in Sharks Bay is Arabic

Currency: The currency used in Sharks Bay is the Egyptian pound

Local time: Sharks Bay is 1 hour ahead of GMT/UK time

Fly to: Sharm el Sheikh International Airport. It's just a 20-minute transfer to Sharks Bay

Flight time from UK: The flight time to Sharks Bay is 5.5 hours

Tourist Information: Further Sharks Bay tourist information can be found at https://en.egypt.travel/attraction/index/sharks-bay

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 Sharks Bay.

Getting around Sharks Bay

By mini buses: Mini buses run all over Sharm El Sheikh and Sharks Bay, and are a cheap and easy way of getting around. The buses do not operate on a set route, instead provide a hop on/hop off service.

By taxis: There are numerous taxi ranks around Sharks Bay and Sharm El Sheikh. They are affordable and efficient, although prices can vary so it’s a good idea to negotiate the fare first.

By bus: If you’re planning an excursion further afield, buses are a good way to get around. Tickets are cheap and the routes link Sharks Bay to Sharm El Sheikh and other resorts and cities in the region.

Events in Sharks Bay

Yoga festival: The Egypt International Yoga Festival takes place down the road in Sharm El Sheikh for a week in April. The festival provides classes for beginners and workshops for enthusiastic yogis, taught by experienced practitioners using a variety of forms of yoga.

Camel festival: An exciting annual event in the region is the South Sinai Camel Festival. Taking place in January in Sharm El Sheikh, the festival features camel racing in keeping with Egypt’s old desert traditions, and shows just how shockingly fast camels can move.

Sharks Bay weather

Temperature: Average of 33°C in summer. 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: Many visitors prefer the more comfortable temperatures around spring.

The Sinai Peninsula of Egypt experiences very long, hot summers, that can stay in the high 20s and early 30s (°C) for over six months. The temperature peaks in July and August, often reaching the high 30s.

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