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Sharm el-Sheikh is the Sinai Peninsula’s major tourism center and\u00a0one of the world’s top diving destinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Do in Sharm el-Sheikh -Old Market Sharm el sheikh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was the underwater tourist attractions of the Red Sea \u2013 particularly the waters of the Ras Mohammed Marine Park just south of town \u2013 that put “Sharm” center-stage on Sinai’s tourism map in the first place, and for anyone planning an Egypt diving holiday, this is one of the best places to visit in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also one of Egypt’s best destinations if you just want to chill out on the beach.<\/strong>\u00a0Non-divers will find plenty of land-based things to do, as Sharm is day-tripping distance to many of the Sinai Peninsula’s historic and natural attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Choose from over 30 boat trips and historical excursions\u00a0according to the budget<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0in\u00a0sharm el sheikh<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Swimming with dolphins sharm el sheikh<\/a> – Diving At tiran island <\/a> – Quad safari\u00a0<\/a> – Trip Aqua Park Sharm el sheikh<\/a> – Nile Cruise<\/a> – Safari, Desert<\/a> – BLUE LAGOON DAHAB\u00a0<\/a> – sharm el sheikh to pyramids<\/a> – white island<\/a> – sharm el sheikh to luxor day trip By plane<\/a> – Safari, Desert & Sea 5 in 1-tours<\/a> – Semi Submarine Sharm EL Sheikh<\/a> – parasailing\u00a0<\/a> – Swimming with dolphins sharm el sheikh\u00a0<\/a> – Dolphin Show Sharm el Sheikh \u2013<\/a> Shore Diving in Sharm el sheikh<\/a><\/strong>-Old Market Sharm el sheikh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a particular favorite for family-friendly holidays due to the excellent facilities on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re here for the sand or the sea-life, Sharm el-Sheikh is a great choice for a beach break after exploring the temples and tombs in the rest of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan your trip with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See also: Where to Stay in Sharm el-Sheikh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Do in Sharm el-Sheikh -Old Market Sharm el sheikh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Explore Ras Mohammed <\/a>National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ras Mohammed National Park is what put Sharm el-Sheikh on the tourist map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surrounded by some of the world’s most incredible dive sites, this peninsula, 38 kilometers south of Sharm, is home to glorious beaches with excellent snorkeling just offshore, the world’s second most northerly mangrove forest<\/strong>, and a saltwater lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While diving trips concentrate on the offshore reefs, land-based day trips to Ras Mohammed explore the peninsula’s desert environment and its beaches with swim and snorkel stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best beaches are Old Quay Beach<\/strong> (with its top-notch coral reef easily reached from the shore) and Aqaba Beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelers seeking a good view should head to the\u00a0Shark Observatory cliff top<\/strong>\u00a0right on the southern edge of Ras Mohammed, where views stretch across both sides of the Red Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Dive the Thistlegorm Wreck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many advanced divers, a trip to Sharm el-Sheikh means only one thing: diving the Thistlegorm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the top wreck dives in the world<\/strong>, this ship packed full of cargo to resupply British troops was sunk during World War II by German bombers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish now flit through its rooms and cargo holds filled with jeeps, motorbikes, and armaments that never made it to the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wreck is situated in the Straits of Gubal, off the western coast of the Sinai Peninsula, so diving trips are offered as overnight liveaboard tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These dive tours generally include at least two dives of the Thistlegorm wreck, plus dives at the Dunraven wreck (or one of Ras Mohammed’s dive sites) along the way. Many also include night dive opportunities at the Thistlegorm site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Soak Up the Sun at Naama Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Naama Bay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fringed by a white-sand beach and swaying palm trees, Naama Bay is the epicenter of Sharm el-Sheikh’s resort life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plentiful restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and souvenir stores if you get bored of the sand, but Naama Bay is really all about the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pedestrian-only promenade rims the entire beach area<\/strong>, backed by a cluster of luxury and mid-range resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those looking for a holiday full of sloth-like sunbathing, Naama Bay is one of Egypt’s top choices. The entire beach area has excellent facilities, including ample sun-shades and loungers, and the beachside caf\u00e9s mean you don’t even have to move from your patch of sandy bliss all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that the entire sweep of beach here is sectioned into separate areas owned and run by the hotels, with complimentary access for resort guests. When choosing your Naama Bay accommodation, especially if it’s not beachfront, always check what beach access they provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dive the Jolanda Reef Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jolanda Reef (also called Yolanda Reef) is one of the most popular dive sites<\/strong> in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dive trips here (accessed by boat from Sharm el-Sheikh) usually include Shark Reef, as well making this a two-for-one deal with a kaleidoscope of fish life and corals to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jolanda Reef is home to the wreck of the Jolanda, an old Cypriot freighter ship that had been carrying a cargo of bathroom porcelain when it ran aground on the reef in 1980.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as the highlight of exploring the wreck site, the steep, rainbow colored coral walls of Shark Reef that lead to the wreck, and Jolanda Reef’s coral garden plateau, are prime sealife spotting destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scorpionfish, crocodilefish, turtles, moray eels, and barracuda are all regularly spotted by divers here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Snorkel off Ras Um Sid Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of Sharm el-Sheikh’s best snorkeling destinations is Ras Um Sid Beach, right at the southern tail of the town, near the lighthouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, people slouch on the beach, or at the caf\u00e9 on the cliff above, between snorkeling trips into the water, where an excellent coral reef is just offshore and so easily accessed by non-divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farther away from the sand, Ras Um Sid Reef is perfect for first-time forays into diving<\/strong> and is used as a try-dive site by many local dive operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re just here for the snorkeling, though, there is still plenty of variety of reef fish to see closer to the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Al-Fanar Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Day Trip to Saint Catherine’s Monastery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Saint Catherine’s Monastery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Sinai Peninsula’s top historical destination, St. Catherine’s Monastery sits at the foot of Mt. Sinai<\/strong>, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the oldest working monasteries in the world, this Greek Orthodox hermitage is home to the famous “burning bush” of the Old Testament, as well as a museum showcasing some of the monastery’s glittering collection of religious icons and ancient manuscripts that is revered as one of the finest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The monastery is 209 kilometers northwest from Sharm el-Sheikh, within the Sinai’s barren mountainous interior. Group tours from Sharm are offered both as overnight trips, including the hike up Mt. Sinai for sunrise, and as early morning departures to just visit the monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n