Sharm el Sheikh is one of Egypt’s premier destinations for travelers seeking out adventure, shopping, sports or just luxurious relaxation. In recent years, the location has grown from an obscure and small village into one of the most sought-after vacation areas across the globe, due in no small part to its mix of picturesque scenery and the availability of an incredibly wide range of exotic activities and sports such as the internationally renowned, top-notch diving sites.
Only fifteen years ago, Sharm el Sheikh was relatively unknown and existed as a tiny fishing village with a small population around one hundred citizens. The growth of Egyptian tourism has expanded into Sharm el Sheikh, causing massive economic increase and a related population boom which now sees some 10,000 people living and working in the prosperous area.
While the past saw Sharm el Sheikh as a beautiful but rustic location, a thriving tourism infrastructure has lead to the construction of necessary institutions (such as highly advanced hospitals) and a large number of luxury establishments meant to provide the best entertainment for visitors. The city’s diving sites and beaches have become world-class destinations for travelers across the planet and the birth of bustling hotels, casinos and restaurants has only added to it.
Sharm el Sheikh now holds the title of the largest tourist destination in the entire Arabic world as visitors flock in to experience the Sinai Peninsula’s unbelievable mix of desert, mountains and beautiful beaches next to the warm and clear blue sea. Whether tourists come to take an adventurous and historic trip into the extensive desert, famous mountains and gorgeous ocean or merely to soak up the sun on the beaches, Sharm el Sheik offers a perfect locale for all types of individuals.
The influx of wealth and attention has meant that Sharm el Sheik enjoys an incredible array of accommodations and amenities that travelers require for a pleasant stay. Hotels range from smaller, intimate locations to larger, chain-based options which offer standardized perks and easily accessible reviews for the wary traveler. Visitors can stay at affordably priced options or indulge in high-class resorts which offer premier on-site services and hospitality.
There are a lot of great locales to visit within all of Sharm el Sheik’s neighbourhoods that combine together to constitute the greater area of the metropolis. Along with Sharm el Sheik City, the growing areas of Na’ama Bay, Hay el Nour, Hadaba, Rowaysat, Montazah and Shark’s Bay make up the various boroughs of Sharm el Sheik. Sharm’s geography allows for each of the distributed areas to enjoy similar scenery and access to nature which has helped in growing tourism across all of the various resorts.
Na’ama Beach represents one of the most heavily visited spots in the world for a very good reason. The Beach, just south of Sharm itself, is quickly growing into a resort spot all of its own and provides great views along with shaded areas, lounge chairs and bars. Swimming, wind-surfing and small-boating are fantastic experiences available for those interested in water sports and make up much of Na’ama’s attraction. Also, the most exciting clubs and discos are mainly in Na’ama which has helped to create much of the draw for visitors picking between Sharm resorts.
Starting as a local Bedouin’s camp and growing into the first facility within the area of its kind, Shark’s Bay is the next largest resort community growing out from Sharm el Sheik and is attracting attention for its extraordinary number of diving centers. Rivaling Sharm itself as a diving locale, Shark’s Bay offers comprehensive instruction and guides toward the best underwater sights which show off the Red Sea’s extremely diverse marine life.
Those interested in boating have the Sharm el Moiya harbor, which allows activities from merely strolling around and watching the scenery to docking private yachts for further exploration of the waters. Many of the yachts allow for private chartering, so individuals can rent personalized cruises and explore the Red Sea from as short as a single day to as long as they please.
Back in Sharm el Sheik City proper, shopping and diving enthusiasts won’t have to go far at all to enjoy their favourite pastimes. Even though Shark’s Bay may be gaining a reputation for excellent diving, Sharm el Sheik’s beaches are also home to incredible multitudes of sea life, stunning coral reef shelves and gorgeous, warm, clear blue water. The mixture of old fashioned bazaars and souks with international brand-name outlets make shopping a prime attraction as well.
The mix of so many different vacation and traveling elements make Sharm el Sheik worthy of its growing reputation as a hotspot for those in need of a getaway. Such a wide variety of beautiful locations and exciting activities make the resort a fantastic choice for anyone interested in a vacation spot. Whatever you’re looking for in a traveling destination, you’re likely to find it at Sharm el Sheik.