Sharm El Sheikh information - capital
city of South Sinai, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh map
One of the most visited and developed Egyptian tourist resorts in Sinai. Sharm El
Sheikh is located at the south coast of Sinai peninsula on the Red sea. Due to
its humid weather Sharm El Sheikh is the place to visit all year long. You can
find tourists there in all seasons. While Egyptians like to spend their summer
holiday in Sharm Foreign tourists like to spend Christmas holiday there. You
can go direct to Sharm from any country as its international airport is one of
the busiest Egyptian airports with all facilities available to visitors.
Visitors can also get there by bus from either Alexandria or Cairo. So if you
like to go there fast use the airplane but if you prefer to enjoy the desert
while you travel go to Sharm El Sheikh by bus. If you go to Sharm in a tourist
group by bus you will have the chance to visit Saint Katherine convent, Moses
springs and other sacred locations in Sinai. Transportation in the city is as
easy as getting there as taxis are available all day long and during the night
till dawn as well as the collective taxis at a low fare which suits the
Egyptians most.
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Naama bay beach |
When you arrive in Sharm you will find all types of
accommodations available starting from small motels and 1 star hotels to luxurious
5 star hotels. You will find a
place to stay that will suit your budget. What are the attractions of Sharm El
Sheikh ? The beach of course in Naama bay, the old market place of Sharm, one
thousand nights and one and don't forget to go in a cruise to Ras Muhammad where
you will enjoy scup diving. When you go to Sharm El Sheikh you will not find
yourself free at any time with all cafes, discos and casinos to spend the night. Authorities
is Sharm El Sheikh will make sure your stay is as pleasant as you like it to be
so if you like to have more information you will find contact information of the
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Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
If you visit Sharm El Sheikh try your best to enjoy the sea and desert. You
can go in a diving trip to Ras Muhammad, Tiran Island or Ras um sid which are
some of the famous diving sites in the red sea. In the desert you go in a safari
to explore the Sinai desert either on bikes or in the old fashion way on the
back of a camel. In the evening when after sunset when the temperature is good
you can go shopping in Sharm El Sheikh well known "Old Sharm Market" just a few
minutes from the center of tourists activities in Naama bay, you can buy
Egyptian souvenirs especially Egyptian cotton T-shirts and Papyrus paintings to
keep or give your friends as gifts when you return back home from your holiday.
Merchandise in the old Sharm market are cheap compared to those in Naama bay.
At night you can go to a night club where you can dance and have a drink, or if
you fancy a quiet evening you can sit at any cafe at the beach and enjoy the
night sky. All hotels in Sharm El Sheikh have their entertainment facilities
that help you enjoy your holiday. just ask at the hotel reception what they can offer at the
hotel you are staying.
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Sharm El Sheikh underwater heaven |
wonderful sea life in the Red sea |
Weather in Sharm El Sheikh
To enjoy your holiday in Sharm El Shekh you need to know about the weather. In Sharm El Sheikh
weather tends to be hot in summer and warm in winter with
temperature ranging from 34°C (93°F) to 38°C (100°F) during the months of May to
August in summer season while the lowest temperature recorded in Sharm El Sheikh
in winter is 13°C (55°F). the following table shows average temperature recorded
throughout the year to help you choose the best time to visit Sham El Sheikh.
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Average High
Temperature in Sharm El Sheikh |
71 |
22 |
73 |
23 |
78 |
26 |
86 |
30 |
93 |
34 |
98 |
34 |
100 |
38 |
99 |
37 |
96 |
36 |
88 |
31 |
81 |
27 |
74 |
23 |
Average Low
temperature in Sharm El Sheikh |
55 |
13 |
56 |
13 |
61 |
16 |
68 |
20 |
74 |
23 |
79 |
26 |
81 |
27 |
82 |
28 |
79 |
26 |
73 |
23 |
65 |
18 |
59 |
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