Sharm offers a sea unmatched in the Mediterranean. The Red Sea floor is a natural aquarium with colourful corals, tropical fish, turtles and dolphins. Resorts offer all-inclusive at unbeatable prices. Sinai desert excursions complete the experience.
📅 Best time to visit
Year-round. October-May for perfect weather (25-30°C). Summer is hot (40°C) but the sea is always extraordinary. European winter = Sharm summer.
🏛️ Why visit Sharm el-Sheikh
🍽️ Local cuisine
Egyptian cuisine: koshary, falafel, hummus, shawarma, ta'meya and mint tea. Resorts offer international buffets. Fresh fish in Naama Bay sea-view restaurants.
🗺️ Neighbourhoods to explore
Naama Bay for nightlife and shopping. Sharks Bay for quiet resorts. Ras Mohammed for snorkelling. Old Market for local shopping. Dahab (1h) for surfing and the Blue Hole.
✈️ How to get there
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) receives direct flights from all over Europe. Resort transfers usually included. Very cheap charter flights.
💡 Practical tips
- No full visa needed: the free Sinai stamp covers Sharm (14 days).
- Ras Mohammed snorkelling is world-class: book a boat trip.
- Always haggle in markets: first price is 3-5x the real one.