Fringed by the Red Sea and the mountains of Mount Sinai, and famous for its fantastic scuba diving holidays, Sharm El Sheikh has a wonderful position at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Backed by desert sands and boasting crystal clear waters that are home to stunning coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, this friendly and exotic destination promises an unforgettable Egyptian holiday.
There are pre-bookable scuba diving packages to enjoy on your holiday to Sharm El Sheikh, and courses to suit all abilities from novices to expert divers. For beginners, Sharm El Sheikh has numerous easily accessible coral gardens with safe, shallow waters. For more experienced divers, more challenging diving can be found at Ras Mohammed Marine Park, which has excellent wall diving. Some of the best wreck diving can be found at the southern tip of the Sinai, including the famous Thistlegorm, with its cargo of trucks, motorbikes, boots, rifles and railway carriages. As well as diving, there are also snorkelling trips on offer.
Apart from world-class Red Sea diving holidays, Sharm El Sheikh also offers a lovely promenade with a wide variety of international and beachfront restaurants, evening terrace bars, shisha cafes and modern shopping plazas with Arab bazaars. If you're feeling more active, horse riding, camel riding and an 18-hole golf course are also available.
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