Spend An Exciting Holiday At Sharm El Sheikh

If you want to travel to Egypt to have an exciting holiday you need look no further than the city of Sharm El Sheikh! It is idyllically situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and is a well known tourist haven, especially with visitors from Europe. Tourists are attracted to this charming city for all its attractions, which include a pristine aquamarine sea, plenty of sunshine, white sandy beaches and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The local people are known for the warmth and hospitality they exhibit, especially to Western tourists. With great hotels at decent prices tourists can enjoy a luxurious holiday without having to actually shell out a fortune! Sharm El Sheikh is also referred to as the ‘City of Peace’ having been the location for numerous international peace conferences over the years.

When it comes to quality hotels in the area they do not come any better than the Hilton Sharks Bay Resort in Sharm El-Sheikh. It is just a ten-minute drive from the international airport and one of the best deluxe hotels in the area.  The Hilton Sharks Bay Resort is an all-inclusive resort ideal for family vacations, with a plethora of amenities to make it a most enjoyable experience.

Travelling to Sharm El Sheikh is relatively easy with its International Airport receiving flights from various countries, including Gatwick airport in London. There also are chartered flights that fly regularly from different cities in Europe. For those who want to travel by road from the capital of Egypt there are regular bus services to and from Cairo. From Sharm El Sheikh, there is a ferry service to take visitors to Hurghada and Aqaba that lies nearby. There also is a marina where private yachts and boats are docked.

Sharm El Sheikh is a major draw with scuba diving enthusiasts who travel from all over the globe to dive at some of the finest diving spots in Sharm El Sheikh a few miles offshore. Beginning from close to the Gulf of Suez stretching up to the Straits of Tiran, there is a multitude of marine life and colourful coral formations that would delight even the most professional divers. For those who have a passion for diving diving gear and a boat can be rented in the area for a reasonable fee. You will come across fishes of all colours, shapes and sizes ranging from the tiny to the massive. There even are a number of boats with helpful crews that take visitors to the best scuba diving locations. The area also has some great fishing spots!

For those who want to take a break and explore things on land you can visit any of the areas many attractions. Of course with warm temperatures visitors need to be prepared to sweat it out when they step out of the comfort of their luxury bus or coach! A popular attraction with visitors inland is St. Catherine's Monastery, built in the 4th century. This historic site is where once the chapel was built and is also said to be the spot where the Biblical burning bush was located. There is still is a monastery that is operational in the area. After a tour of the monastery visitors can take a trek up to Mount Sinai, where they will catch a spectacular view of the landscape below. It also offers an opportunity to visit the famous Coloured Canyon with its coloured sedimentation, formed over the centuries by flowing water.