Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm El-Sheikh is a booming Red Sea resort area that inspires travel agents and guidebook writers to make bold comparisons. 

They’ve dubbed the Red Sea Riviera, and they’ll tell you that the glamorous resorts along the coast have a distinct European atmosphere. Sure, it feels a lot like many of the top resorts you’ll find elsewhere in the world, but comparisons like these sell it short. Sharm has its own rhythm and distinct style. 

Today’s visitors come, not for the similarity to other resorts, but for the one-of-a-kind experience of Red Sea holiday.

Leave any preconceived notions you have about Egypt behind. Arid landscapes, ancient monuments and Bedouin caravans are all part of the national tourism set, but Sharm El-Sheikh is a world away from that. Instead, prepare yourself for lavish comforts, fine alfresco dining and one of the best water-sport scenes the world has to offer. 

The weather in Sharm is perfect year-round, and the Red Sea waters hover between 21° - 28°C depending on the time of year. The waters are crystal clear, with spectacular coral reefs and marine national parks that play host to more than a thousand varieties of tropical fish.

Scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and kite surfing are all incredibly popular pursuits, and the four- and five-star resorts at Sharm El-Sheikh can help you arrange lessons, certification and equipment hire.

Things to do

As the prime resort destination along the Red Sea, Sharm El-Sheikh offers some of the best shopping and retail options in the region. The resort is famous for a few of its local products – particularly rugs, jewellery and leather goods. The densest concentration of shops is around Naama Bay, with more traditional markets in the old town area.

A little good-natured haggling is part of the experience, especially the markets and boutiques of ‘Old Sharm’. The local souk has everything from snorkelling equipment to Egyptian water pipes (shisha).

This one of the best places to find authentic souvenirs and gifts. It’s also the go-to destination for bargain hunters in Sharm El-Sheikh.

But there’s more to this Red Sea Resort than souks and shopping. About 5 km from the main hotel area is Jolie Ville Golf Resort, with an 18-hole championship course. Non-guests are welcome to play, and the Jaz staff can help make arrangements.

Meanwhile, the luxury resorts lining the waterfront cultivate a sophisticated, lightly European atmosphere. Naama Bay buzzes with bars, cafés and trendy seaside restaurants.

The seaside promenade is officially known as Il Mercato, but you may hear it referred to the ‘Champs-Élysées of the Sinai’. That may be overstating it – but the promenade’s a happening place to be. Especially at sunset.

Diving
The Red Sea is championed around the world for its spectacular scuba diving potential. As Sharm El-Sheikh is one of the most popular resort destinations in the region, the infrastructure here is top-notch.

Jaz Hotel Group at Sharm El-Sheikh are ready to get you the certification, equipment and transport you need to see some of the most awe-inspiring coral reefs in the world.

Ras Mohammed National Park hosts a few of the most popular dive sites. Reef walls here plunge to an astonishing 800 metres below sea level. They’re covered in vibrant coral gardens and host diverse communities of marine life. 

Hammerhead nesting sites, dolphin sanctuaries and exotic eel gardens are all found in the area. Scuba diving at Sharm El-Sheikh is possible from Ras Mohammed (at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula) all the way to the Straits of Tiran in the Gulf of Aqaba.

Wind and kitesurfing
The weather in Sharm is perfect year-round, and the Red Sea waters hover between 21° - 28°C depending on the time of year. The waters are crystal clear, with spectacular coral reefs and marine national parks that play host to more than a thousand varieties of tropical fish. 

Scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and kite surfing are all incredibly popular pursuits. Unfurl your sails and catch a strong, early morning breeze with a windsurfing board.

The area designated for windsurfers, kite surfers and wave boarders is broad, and there’s plenty of room for all. 

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