The Lively Coastal City of Sharm El-Sheikh

The Lively Coastal City of Sharm El-Sheikh • Where is Sharm El-Sheikh • Best Time to Visit Sharm El-Sheikh • Diving in Sharm El-Sheikh and other Water Sports • Sharm El-Sheikh Beach Resorts • Top Rated Attractions in Sharm El-Sheikh • Ras Mohammed National Park, • Thistlegorm Dive Site. • Na’ama Bay • St. Catherine’s Monastery • Mount Sinai • Sharm El-Sheikh Old Market • Colored Canyon • Aqua Blue Water Park • Dolphina Park • Al Sahaba Mosque • Star Gazer Night • The History of Sharm El-Sheikh The City of Sharm El-Sheikh was constructed in the Year 1962 AD and was occupied by the Israelis from 1962-1982, and was known as The City of Peace. The name Sharm is of Hebrew origin and translates into the meaning of Crack in the Mountain.Throughout most of the Historical Times Sharm was uninhabited due to the prohibitive climate. Considered to be one of the most important Egyptian Tourist Cities which is located at the junction of the Gulf of Suez and Aqaba on the Red Sea Coast. The Area of the City is approx.. Four Hundred and Eighty Kilometers and approx.. Thirty Five Thousand people inhabit the Area, it is also acknowledged as one of the Largest Cities located in the Southern Side of the Sinai Desert. The Coastal City of Sharm El –Sheikh which is at the Southern end of the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt is is the Queen of Resorts, and throughout the Year thousands of Tourists come to relax on the beautiful Beaches of this unique Resort Town. Notably known among Saudi’s and European Travelers seeking a more relaxed atmosphere, Sharm El-Sheikh has an abundance of activities to keep Visitors extremely happy and well entertained. Now in Modern Times it is one of the biggest names in Tourism however it was once a small Fishing Village. Egypt is very proud to have converted Sharm El-Sheikh into the City it has become today with the Tourism thriving and the economy flourishing. Providing more of an open and relaxed Atmosphere than most of Egypt, Tourists feel very much at Home whilst visiting Sharm, With the soaring flow of Europeans that choose the City for their vacations, the City has adapted to the taste of the Foreigners and the Local Residents have become accustomed to their Visitors ways which means being able to provide greater hospitality and friendly environment. Having developed from virtualy nothing for the past Thirty Years, Sharm has become a successful Beachfront Luxury Resort Town, which provides all Year Sunshine and a well established and exciting Nightlife. Where is Sharm El-Sheikh? Sharm El-Sheikh is located in the Area of the Gulf of Aqaba extending across the Coast of the Sinai Peninsula in the Red Sea, Egypt. Between the awesome Waters of the Red Sea on a Single Main Road and surrounded by Mountains, this Resort Area provides vast accommodation options, Restaurants, Bars Cafes and some of the most energetic Nightlife to be found in Egypt. Best Time to Visit Sharm El-Sheikh? Depending on how you deal with the Hot Weather the best time to visit Sharm for Swimming and Diving the best Months would be March, April and May, and from October to Mid-November. The Summer can become quite hot and although the Sea is pleasantly warm and you can still enjoy long Dives it can become quite difficult to Sunbath and enjoy the Outdoors during the Day especially in the Month of August. Diving in Sharm El-Sheikh and other Water Sports. Sharm El-Sheikh is situated near some of the most spectacular Diving Locations, and every Hotel within the Area offers and organizes Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Trips. For People who are new to the Diving Experience, there are Diving Introduction Courses which are available to get People started. For the experienced Divers, Scuba Diving is available and the Red Sea Life will certainly not be a disappointment. The Ras Mohammed National Park is one of the best Diving Spots in the World, and is to be found just a few miles offshore from Sharm. With it’s breathtaking Coral Reefs of fringing and Hermatrypic types, there are over Two Hundred and Twenty different species of Coral to be discovered which One Hundred and Twenty Five of them being a Soft Coral. You can find the Coral Reefs approx..Fifty to One Hundred cm below the surface of the Sea with an approx.. Thirty to Fifty meters width in some places although they can range up to Nine km wide. At the Ras Mohammed National Park you can also find the Shark Reef and the Yolande Reefs, two favoured spots for Coral Reefs making these places some of the Divers favourite spots. To control the number of Boats allowed into the Park each Day the Egyptian Government has created environmental Laws , so that the environment is undisturbed and the Water does not get over crowded. Every species of Marine Sea Life of the Red Sea can be found at the Ras Mohammed National Park making this Diving destination a must visit to any Diver. Other popular Diving Areas you can find here are South Bereika, Old Quay, Marsa Ghozlani and Shark Observertory. Naama Bay and Sharm also provide a vast amount of other activities from Sailing to Windsurfing, and Glass Bottom Boat Trips for the people who wish to see the Marine Life on the Reefs without having to enter the Water. Of course this activity is very popular among the Families traveling with young children whilst visiting in Sharm. Also a very popular local attraction is Kitesurfing and Windsurfing, as the Wind conditions around the Area are perfect for these Sports. If you are a beginner the best Place is the Regency Plaza Resort or the Sea Beach, being the absence of the Corals and Rocks makes it the better Place to start, and wind conditions are lighter, however the utmost and favourite spot in Sharm for experienced Kite Surfers or Windsurfers is the Lagoon of Nabq which is located in a Nature Reserve area which lies just North of Sharm. Sharm El-Sheikh Beach Resorts. Sharm provides some of the finest Beach Front Style Hotel Resorts. Ranging from Five Star Resort Hotels to the more budgeted accommodations, Sharm is ideal for those who adore and enjoy Relaxing on the Beach with all Inclusive Vacations within the Hotels. Most of the Luxury Hotels provide a Private Beach within the Hotel Property, also offering great Restaurants , Spas and a vast range of activities for Families, solo travelers and couples. One of the most favourite pastimes for the Tourists is to lie on their sunbeds and view the Stunning Sunset at the Beach which Nature provides. Top-Rated Attractions in Sharm El-Sheikh and Places to Visit. After exploring the Temples and Tombs to be found in Egypt be it either Cairo, Luxor or Aswan, Sharm el –Sheikh provides a great Place for a Beach Break. Sharm remains still the Top destination in Sinai with many attractions to see, Places to visit and Beaches to Relax and chill out on. No. 1. Ras Mohammed National Park. Fabulous Snorkeling, Wreck Diving , World famous Coral Reefs and an abundance of the most Stunning array of Marine Life are there to view and experience at Ras Mohammed National Park. Ras Mohammed National Park is what interestingly enough put Sharm El-Sheikh on the famous Touristic Map. Surrounded by some of the World’s most remarkable Diving Sites, and providing Stunning Beaches with excellent Snorkeling just offshore, it is depicted as one of the World’s second most Northerly Mangrove Forests, and also has an amazing Salt Water Lake. Taking a Trip there really is a must for anyone visiting Sharm El-Sheikh. The best Beaches to visit are Aqaba Beach and and Old Quay Beach. No. 2. Thistlegorm Dive Site. For those who just adore Diving, Sharm El-Sheikh means Diving at Thistlegorm. Thistlegorm is one of the Top Wreck Dives in the World. It was loaded full of Cargo to supply the British Troops, but was sunk during World War II, by the Germans.The Wreck can be found in the Straits of Gubal, which lies off the Western Coast of Sinai. No. 3. Na’ama Bay. Na’ama Bay is surrounded by beautiful White Sandy Beaches and Swaying Palm Trees, and is the epicenter of Sharm El-Sheikh’s Resort Life. The Natural Bay is regarded as the Main Hub for Tourists in the City. Being famous for it’s Cafes, Restaurants, Bazaars and Luxurious Hotels, however if you are in search for some fun, or a relaxing day sunbathing on the Beach, then Na’ama Bay is exactly what you are looking for. No. 4. St. Catherine’s Monastery. By taking a Day Trip from Sharm El-Sheikh you can visit Sinai’s Top Historical destinations, St. Catherine’s Monastery. Settled at the base of Mount Sinai, it is regarded as one of the Oldest working Monasteries in the World and is home to the famous Burning Bush from the Old Testament. No. 5. Mount Sinai. The heart of Sinai’s Mountains has a rare and raw beauty about it. By taking a Day Trip you can Hike up to the Summit of Mount Sinai and view the Stunning Sunrise from the Summit, experience the expanse of Orange hued Peaks. Revered by all three of the Monotheistic Faiths as the Place where Moses took The Ten Commandments , there are two main trails up to the Top of the Summit, which are the Camel Trail or the Steps of Repentance. If you combine this with a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery, most of the Travelers Climb The Mountain before Dawn, which gives them the opportunity to view the Sun Rising over The Desert by arriving at this time. No. 6. Sharm El-Sheikh Old Market. Sharm Old Market which is also known as Sharm Al-Maya is the Town’s Bazaar another word is Souq area. You will discover a plentiful supply of beautiful twinkling Arabic Lamps, Traditional Shisha Pipes, finely engraved Woodwork and it’s most famous aromatic Herbs and Spices, you will also experience the difference from the rest of Sharm as the Market has it’s own unique Atmosphere. No. 7. Colored Canyon. Lying approx.. One Hundred and Seventy Seven km North of Sharm El-Sheikh is one of Sinai’s Top Attractions which has nothing to do with Water, and it is the Natural Colored Canyon. The swirling Mineral rich layered Rock Formations are a display of the Natural Beauty of this Desert. For those who just adore Nature a Day Trip from Sharm to the Glorious Colored Canyon is a rare opportunity for viewing Nature at it’s best as you meander around the Rocks and enjoy some Hiking. No. 8. Aqua Blue Water Park. If you are a Family with Children visiting Egypt, to spend a Day at Aqua Blue Water Park will be one of the best Treats and loads of fun you can give them.Consisting of Forty Four Water Slides, Pools and Games, this fabulous Water Centre will guarantee an absolutely fun filled enjoyable experience for all ages. No. 9. Dolphina Park. Located in Sharm El-Sheikh , Dolphina Park is the only Dolphinarium in South Sinai. Dolphina Park hosts a Pod of Dolphins in it’s state of the Art Facilities. Here you will experience the most Magical Dolphin Show and have the opportunity to view these gracious mammals whilst they swim, play and show their talented performances. No. 10. Al Sahaba Mosque. Al Sahaba Mosque combines Fatmid, Mamluk, and Ottoman Style components into it’s architecture and also Interior Design. It was designed by Fouad Tawfik, and consists of two Minarets which stand Seventy Meters in height, which makes it the Second Largest in Sharm El-Sheikh, and the Mosque is depicted to be the most spectacular piece of architecture. No. 11. Stargazing Night. There is no way you can visit Sharm El-Sheikh and leave without taking the opportunity to spend a Night of Stargazing. Journeying out to The Desert, you can spend a fantastic evening filled with entertainment and fun, for all ages, experience the Traditional Bedouin Hospitality, which starts with an Egyptian Feast, then when the Sun has completely Set you will have the opportunity to gaze into the Magical Night Sky of The Desert and view the Stars, and the Milky Way. The History of Sharm El-Sheikh. The calculated location of Sharm El-Sheikh helped to convert the one time Small Fishing Village into a crucial Port for the Egyptian Navy. In 1956 Sharm was occupied by Israel during the Suez Crisis, but Egypt regained it again in 1957. The United Nations placed a Peacemaking Force there until 1967 when the Six Day War took place and Sharm was retaken by Israel, where Sharm El-Sheikh remained in the possession of Israel until the Egypt Israeli Peace Treaty in 1979. Sharm was no bigger than a Small Fishing Village until 1967. Following the construction of the Town, of Ofira by Israel, commercial growth started to come about in the Area which attracted Capital Investment and Tourisum . A Hotel was constructed on the Southern Side of the Bay, and a Nature Field School was built on the Northern Side, including Diving Clubs, and the famous Naama Bay Hotel. Following the recovery of The Sinai Peninsula, the Egyptian Government started enterprises to develop the City of Sharm in the respect of to transform it into a Tourist Destination, which worked as Sharm is today one of the most famous destinations for Foreigners Visiting Egypt. Sharm El-Sheikh has hosted a number of Middle Eastern Peace Conferences since it’s big Development, this includes the 4th. Of September 1999 Agreement, The Palestinian Self Rule over The Gaza Strip and numerous other Global Business Conferences.