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Sharm el Sheikh is a world-class resort
destination that attracts sports-minded travelers and family groups, as
well as visitors looking for a restful heaven in which to relax. In
addition to sunbathing, it offers parasailing, windsurfing, paddle
boating, jet skiing, fishing and desert safaris to the Sinai wilderness.
Moreover, Sharm el Sheikh has fabulous 5 star hotels and numerous sports
centers that host important events and matches. Visitors can also enjoy
aerobics, bowling, tennis, golf and bicycling.
Sharm el-Sheikh has a ferry running on
Hurghada, and good communications going up on either side of Sinai.
Na'ama Bay
If Sharm el-Sheikh is the best place for swimming and relaxing in
Egypt, Na'ama is the best in Sharm. The setting and the amenities reach
a level of quality that helps marketers push many other Egyptian
destinations to a foreign audience.
Na'ama Bay boosts of great hotels, good restaurants and almost all
activities imaginable. There are reefs off the beach at Na'ama, but the
best places for going snorkelling are the Gardens (Near, Middle and Far)
slightly east of Na'ama centre.
Central Sharm
If you are heading for a week or two in Sharm el-Sheikh you are best
advised to avoid Central Sharm, which is the least appealing of the bays
here. The fact that this is the closest you get to a town around here,
sounds nice, but it is badly planned.
There are however some nice hotels, and swimming can be just as good
here so, it truly is a question of your mood. But there are no reefs in
the lagoon, so snorkelling is not terribly exciting here.
Shark's Bay
It is quite beautiful and the reef just off the beach is
well-preserved, colourful and full of fish that loves swimming rich
under you.
Ras Um Sid
Ras Um Sid is located next to the local lighthouse, and has a nice
but small beach.
The reef off the beach is really good, noted especially for the fan
corals. The fish life is of equal standard, with innumerable variations.
Old Market
The so-called old market, is really a rather new market placed in
the area of old Sharm el-Sheikh. Still, the houses here were built a few
decades ago, and correspond to the typical style of Egypt. The whole
thing is far more genuine than what you may expect at a design-made
tourist resort like Sharm el-Sheikh.
Diving & Snorkelling
In Sharm el-Sheikh, both diving and snorkelling can be rewarding
just by stepping out from the beach. There are great reefs in Na'ama
Bay, Ras Um Sid and Shark's Bay.
White Lagoon
The White Lagoon is only accessible by boat from Sharm el-Sheikh,
and is one of the main attractions for everyone next to the Tiran
Islands. They belong to an archipelago that has status as protected
area, and may not be visited in the future.
For divers, the choice goes much further. There are many shipwrecks out
here, which means not only rich fish life but also underwater
adventures. The Jackson Reef is another great attraction, with its 70
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