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Sharm el-Sheikh at a Glance

Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It's known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck.

Area 42 Square Kilometers

Population 73000 Million

Winter Temperature 18 C

Summer Temperature 33 C

Best Time To Visit
Best Time to Visit Sharm El Sheikh. Winter months November to April in Sharm el-Sheikh are the best time to travel here as the temperature averages around 20Âº C. The weather in autumn, spring and winter is best for many outdoor activities like camel riding and desert excursions.

By road

Sharm el-Sheikh can be reached by driving down the eastern coast from Eilat (Israel) via Nuweiba and Dahab, or via the western coast from Cairo. There are daily buses for both routes. From Cairo,East Delta buses take approximately 8h while Superjet buses take 6 hrs. When taking the bus from Cairo, keep your bus ticket and passport handy, as you will pass through a number of checkpoints, which require passengers to present identification and ticket. The drive is interesting with beautiful scenery, throughout the route.

Private car or taxis are also available.It will take approx 7hrs

By Air

Sharm el-Sheikh Airport is the largest in the Sinai and receives planeloads of charter tourists daily in the winter high season. Domestic flights from Cairo are offered by Nile Air and EgyptAir.

By Boat

International Fast Ferries run fast boats to Hurghada on the mainland Red Sea Coast, currently running four times weekly. The ride takes 1.5 hours.Warning: this ride is notoriously bumpy and prone to cancellations.

Ras Muhammad National Park

Ras Mohammad is a national park in Egypt at the southern extreme of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Gulf of Suez on the west and the Gulf of Aqaba to the eas

Naama Bay

Naama Bay is a natural bay in Sharm El Sheikh resort and is considered the main hub for tourists in the city, as it is famous for its cafes, restaurants, hotels, and bazaars.

Saint Catherine's Monastery

Saint Catherine's Monastery, officially "Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai", lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai, in the city of Saint Catherine, Egypt in the South Sinai Governorate.