Sharm El Sheikh
Overlooking
the Gulf of Aqaba, in Southern Sinai, lies one of the
most outstanding marine environments in the world, with
its varied coral reefs, and diverse aquatic life, in crystal
clear waters. There are direct flights from Europe to
Sharm El Sheikh airport, which is about 14 km from Sharm
EL Maya and 8 km from Na’ama Bay.
The
city of Sharm El Sheikh comprises three centres: Sharm
El Maya, Om El Seed Hill and Na’ama Bay.
And a dive into the Thistlegorm - one of the most famous
wrecks in the world - will fulfil any diver’s dream.
For
those who enjoy golf, there is the Jolie Ville Golf Course,
which hosted the 2004 European golf Challenge Tournament.
As Sharm El Sheikh’s reputation blooms, the resort
is also becoming renowned for activities for children,
including the PADI Bubble Maker Experience for little
divers, go-karting, the ‘Fun Town’ and a number
of playgrounds.
|
The resort offers the very best tourist facilities, including
restaurants, varied entertainment and numerous activities
such as underwater photography, horse and camel riding,
quad-biking, snorkeling, desert safaris, windsurfing and
sailing to mention just a few. One
of the most popular activities is diving. Easy’
sites include The Temple and Middle-to-Near Garden. Intermediate
sites are White Knights, Tower and Paradise, while most
experienced divers delight to find themselves among the
amazing Jackson and Thomas Reefs off Tiran Island and
the Shark and Yolanda reefs in the Ras Mohamed National
Park. The
richness of their fauna and flora and the beauty of their
reefs is simply overwhelming.
Glass-bottom boats and banana boats complete the amusement!
Sharm
El Sheikh, declared by UNESCO to be‘City of Peace
2002’, has hosted numerous international events
and it is rapidly emerging as a glamorous and must-see
worldwide destination, providing a sparkling nightlife,
a diversity of accommodation and tremendous nearby attractions.
|
