Sharm El Sheikh lies on the south edge of the Sinai Peninsula. It is a magical spot on the Red Sea, 500 km away from Cairo. The population is 75,000, mainly working in the tourism field, as it’s widely known for its beautiful beaches and resorts.
Sharm is one of the best coastal cities in the world, and this celebrity is well deserved; it’s where you can enjoy a full experience of joy in crystal clear, warm water. With the best water activities while staying in one of its luxurious hotels or resorts looking over the Red Sea.
A national park at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula and 12 km from Sharm El Sheikh, it was declared a marine reservation in 1983 by the Egyptian Environment Affairs Agency to protect aquatic species and coral reefs there.
Sharm El Sheikh has all the famous hotel brands, most of which are directly over the sea. It also has the best hotels and resorts in Egypt. You can find a diversity of options with different categories according to the hotels’ classification worldwide.
Obviously, the best way to go is by flight from Cairo Airport; it could take less than one hour to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, which is 18 km from Sharm city center in the northeastern direction.
Also, going by bus is a possible option; however, it could take 7 to 8 hours to drive due to the many security checkpoints stationed along the road to ensure its safety and security.
Nowadays, Sharm is considered a safe and secure city; the police and military forces have made a significant effort to contain the terrorist threats in Sinai, and this effort has led to success.
Police checkpoints are everywhere in the city, and every hotel and resort has its security system, which suggests that safety is not an issue in Sharm.
Sharm El Sheikh weather is considered to be a desert climate. During the months of winter (from November to February), it’s quite warm and pleasant weather; higher temperatures could reach 24 or 25; that’s why it’s the best destination for Christmas break.
In summer, it could reach more than 40 degrees, especially during August. That’s why the best time to visit Sharm is during winter or spring and autumn. Sharm El Sheikh is a gem on the Red Sea shores. A visit could take you beyond places. It’s where you can mix admiring nature and having some fun.
