Take a Trip to Sharm El Sheikh
Thirty years ago, Sharm El Sheikh was little more than a fishing village on the Egyptian coast. Now it’s a thriving holiday resort, offering a wide range of sporting, cultural and leisure activities, together with accommodation to suit all budgets. The guarantee of warm weather is a bonus for those wanting to escape the European winter blues. Look out for Sharm El Sheikh holiday deals and head for the sun.
What to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm is known for its excellent diving and snorkelling facilities. The majority of hotels will be happy to arrange a half day or whole day diving or snorkelling – or you can do this yourself – the outlets are easy to locate in Naama Bay. If you want to stay dry, there are glass bottomed boats which take you out to reefs and ship wrecks to watch the manta rays, turtles and dolphins. The beaches are sandy and clean, and for those wanting peace and quiet, there are plenty of tranquil spots to soak up the sun. For those seeking something livelier, there is sand ski-ing and buggy driving in the dunes. Not for the faint hearted – the rides are fast and very bumpy!
Old Sharm Town has an authentic market – great for beautiful materials, ornate boxes, pipes and perfumes. The town has workshops, grocers and butchers – it’s a place to experience some local colour. If you are buying, remember to haggle; it’s acceptable to aim to pay 30% less than the charge price.
Take advantage of the restaurants based along the shore line in Naama Bay. Sharm draws people from all over the world, so it’s not surprising that you can find Swedish and Japanese cuisine among the more traditional Egyptian eateries and recognisable brand snack bars. Finish off the evening in a sheesha bar – these are smoking taverns where you can sample exotic smoking pipes, complimented by delicious Egyptian coffee. Lean back on floor cushions under a tented ceiling and sample the flavours of apple, rose or pineapple tobacco. There are lively nightclubs and bars at the top of Naama Bay – easy to find (or avoid if they are not for you!).
If you are seeking romance and adventure, book a night under the stars in a desert camp. These moon lit excursions are carefully created to give holiday makers a taste of old style hospitality – you can experience open fires, Egyptian music, dancing and good food – it makes for a very special holiday treat.
Take a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh resort; it offers so much to travellers and holiday makers alike – come and see for yourself!