About Sharm-el- Sheikh

Labeled as the 'City of Peace', the town Sharm el-Sheikh is known world-over for its incredible beaches and diving spots. Sharm el-Sheikh is a popular resort town located in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula along the Red Sea. If you love the sea, then there's plenty to see in Sharm el-Sheikh. With its clear blue waters rich with marine wealth, Sharm el-Sheikh acts as a magnet for scuba divers and nature lovers.  When you are done with the sea, you can enjoy the rocking nightlife, as the town is filled with dozens of world-class discos, bars, and shopping centers. The town is not all fun and games though; it has played host to important diplomatic summits several times as well. With its fabulous beaches, marine parks and malls, Sharm el-Sheikh is sure to guarantee you an unforgettable experience.  

Public Transport System

Taxis and buses

Cleanliness and Efficiency

Cleanliness: Moderate to high, Efficiency: moderate to high

Mode & Cost of Transports

Minibus (fixed routes): 1 to 3 Egyptian pounds

Taxis (white bonnet): 15 to 40 Egyptian pounds

Basic Items & Cost

Name Price
Water Bottle EGP 6.00
Cup of Coffee EGP 33.00
Milk Carton Pack EGP 14.00
Rice/Kg EGP 9.00
White Bread EGP 8.00
Eggs (12) EGP 20.00
Combo Meal EGP 65.00
Fine Dining EGP 300.00
Bottle of Coke or Pepsi EGP 9.00
Domestic Beer EGP 23.00
Imported Beer EGP 45.00
Bottle of Wine EGP 120.00
Cigarettes (20 Pack) EGP 35.00
Taxi ( 1 km ) EGP 4.00
Ticket in local transport (Single way). EGP 3.00
Rent ( One Bed Room) EGP 4250.00

Do’s:

  • Do haggle on prices when purchasing.
  • Be patient with vendors, as they can get aggressive and pushy.
  • Do leave tips in restaurants.
  • Always keep your passport if you are heading out on a desert excursion.
  • Dress respectfully, especially when visiting places of worship.
  • Bring aqua shoes along, it will be safe when walking in the water. 
  • You have to go kite surfing. March to November is the best time for it. If you do not know how, there are many schools to teach you.
  • Don’t think that Sharm is only sandy beaches, and nightlife, try exploring Sinai’s desert on quad bikes!

Don’ts:

  • Go for desert excursions without an experienced guide and a good driver.
  • Expose yourself to the sun in summer.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
  • When in beaches and diving spots, think is it safe to touch any coral?
  • There are many innocent looking things in the sea. Do you really want to touch it?
  • Walk away without having fun scuba diving. You will get to see many kinds of water fishes, ship wreck in the dive site.

 

Night Life

Sharm el-Sheikh truly comes alive at night. With its dozens of discos and bars, there is no dearth of entertainment options here. You can dance the night away at Pacha nightclub, La Dolce Vita, Hard Rock Café, Little Buddha, Panagea. Popular bars include Camel Bar, Mandarin Bar, Ice Bar, Farsha Mountain Lounge, etc. If you are interested in poker, try Sinai Grand Casino.

Must See

  • Sharm el-Sheikh’s irresistible charm revolves around its blue wonders. And there is no better place to experience the magic of the sea than Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island coral reefs, where you can have close encounters with exotic fish.
  • Na’ama Bay is Sharm el-Sheikh's nerve centre; the place to chill out. If you want to relax at the beach, this is the place to be.
  • If you get tired of the sea, there is a desert waiting to be explored. Hop on a camel and head into the Sinai Desert to experience the Bedouin hospitality.
  • There's something for history buffs as well. Saint Catherine's Monastery, which lies at the base of Mount Sinai, was built in the sixth century AD. It is the world's oldest Christian monastery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Your trip won't be complete without a visit to the Old Market, which is full of colour and aroma. Don't forget to buy some Sharm el-Sheikh's famous herbs and spices.
  • Al-Mustafa Mosque will take you by surprise with its striking architecture; it is worth checking out.

 

Experiences

  • A licensed go-karting track, the Ghibli Raceway provides you with an entirely different kind of adventure. Here, you can give the speed demon in you a free reign.
  • Sharm el-Sheikh is throbbing with shisha cafes, so have your shisha encounter at one of the cafes in Naama Bay. 
  • Located in Hadaba, a newly developed area in Sharm, Aqua Blue Water Park is a great place for families to have fun.
  • Visit the coloured canyon. As the name suggests it consists of sandstone rocks in yellow,purple, red, magenta colours. You will never forget this view. Be prepared with sunscreen and carry plenty of drinking water.

Activities

Coloured Canyon
Desert
It's quite far from Sharm el-Sheikh
Naama Bay Casino, 2.4 km from city center
Casino
Al Sultan Qabos-Mashaba, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh
Aladin Casino, 5.9 km from city center
Casino
Domina Coral Bay Village, Sharm el-Sheikh
Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh, 950 mt from city center
Casino
El-Salam, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh
Casino Royale, 850 mt from city center
Casino
Naama Bay, Jolie Ville Maritim Resort & Casino, Sharm El Sheikh
Nabq Protectorate, 29.4 km from city center
Safari
Nabq Bay, 29.4 kilometres north of Sharm el-Sheikh
Ras Mohammad National Park, 37.4 km from city center
Beach
About 37 km west of Sharm el-Sheikh
Terrazzina Beach, 10.7 km from city center
Beach
Old Sharm, Harbor Road, Sharm el-Sheikh
Ras Um Sid, 9.2 km from city center
Beach
Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate
Saint Catherine's Monastery, 211 km from city center
Desert
Saint Catherine
Sinai Grand Casino, 1.9 km from city center
Casino
Peace Road, Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh
Shark's Bay,10 km from city center
Beach
About 10 km north of Sharm el-Sheikh
Naama Bay beach, 1.0 km from city center
Beach
Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai

Shopping

Old Market
Flea Markets and Bazaars
Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh
Distance From City Center
Distance is 7.4 km from City Center
Genena City
Shopping Malls
Peace Road, Sharm el-Sheikh
Distance From City Center
Distance is 4.3 Km from City Center
La Strada Shopping Center
Shopping Malls
Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Road, Nabq Bay
Distance From City Center
Distance is 21 Km from City Center
SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh
Shopping Malls
White Knight Beach, Sharks Bay
Distance From City Center
Distance is 10.9 Km from City Center
Naama Shopping Center
Shopping Malls
Naama Bay
Distance From City Center
Distance is 2.1 Km from City Center
  • Herbs and spices 
  • Rugs
  • Cotton clothes 
  • Ceramic cutlery
  • Leather goods
  • Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt Magnet
  • Egypt Scuba Diving Panda Key Ring
  • Dive The Red Sea Trucker Hat
  • Sharm El Sheikh Egypt T-Shirt
  • Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt 15 Cm Square Badge

Official Language

Arabic

Other Language

English

Spoken Language

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Currency

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Population

0.073 (Millions)

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Weather

Clear Sky 29.79°C

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TimeZone

20:46 PM (GMT +03:00)

 

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Ambulance

122

 

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Police

123

 

Electric socket

Type C
Type C ( 220 V 50 Hz)
Type F
Type F ( 220 V 50 Hz)
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Airport Name / IATA Code

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport - SSA

Best time to visit

April, mid-October till mid-NovemberGlorious weather. You can have plenty of fun diving and swimming.

Moderate time to visit

December, January, February, MarchGood time to visit but nights can get chilly and days are short.

Worst time to visit

June, July, August, SeptemberScorching hot and difficult to sunbathe,

Taxi

Start Tariff: EGP 8.00

1 Km. Tariff: EGP 4.00

1 Hour Waiting Tariff: EGP 43.00

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