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About Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh (Arabic: شرم الشيخ‎, Sharm al-Shaykh), is a city situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in Janub Sina', Egypt, on the coastal strip between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai.

Sharm el-Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt's Southern Sinai province which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, Saint Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Sharm el-Sheikh is known as The City of Peace referring to the large number of international peace conferences that have been held there.

Scuba diving and Water Sports

Sharm el-Sheikh has also become a favourite spot for Scuba divers from around the world. Being situated near to the Red Sea, it provides some of the most stunning underwater scenery and warm water making this an ideal place to dive. Visitors to Sharm el-Sheikh can experience a variety of water and activities. Beach seekers find many activities such as diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, para-sailing, boating, and canoeing.

Ras Mohammed is the National Park of South Sinai and located on the very tip of the Sinai Peninsula; it probably represents some of the most famous dive sites in the Red Sea with 800-metre (2,600 ft) deep reef walls and pounding current and coral gardens.

Nabq

Located 20 minutes’ drive from Sharm International Airport, this place is a city within the city. It has several advantages over the rest of the town. Firstly, it is quieter: the 24/7 honking vehicles will not bother you here, the huge amount of curios locals find it hard to come here making this place ideal for those who want to rest and forget about everything. Furthermore, the sea of this region is fabulous.

It has more sandy beaches, more colorful fish, more corals and more waves. The beaches and the sea are clean, which will definitely make your stay here unforgettable. And lastly, Nabq means great shopping. It has two large shopping malls: La Strada and Al Khan which do their best to bring tourists the best shopping ever. The area has some gorgeous restaurants, bars and clubs as well, including the world-known ‘Hard Rock Café’ whose name needs no introduction.

Climate

Average temperatures during the winter months (November to March) range from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius (59-95°F) and during the summer months (April to October) from 20 to 45 degrees Celsius (68-113°F). The temperature of the Red Sea in this region ranges from 21 to 28 degrees Celsius (70-84°F) over the course of the year.

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