Flight, Hotel & Bargain Holidays to Sharm el Sheikh
Summary
Renowned for its long stretching beaches and luxurious 5 star hotels, Sharm El Sheikh Egypt is a haven for sun seekers in search of a fantastic getaway. Sharm is the most commercialised resort on the Sinai Peninsula and has overcome many holiday makers expectations, with its vibrant nightlife and the buzzing strip of Naama Bay, holidays to Sharm El Sheikh have never been so popular. The resort has everything on offer and can easily cater to all European tastes. If you live to shop the Sharm El Sheikh mall has everything from leather goods, to clothing and jewellery, or if you’re looking to just simply relax then why not try one of Egypt’s popular Shisa cafes where you can chill with the locals whilst sampling the famous shisha pipes mixed with tobacco and an array of fruits.
Getting Around
Flights to Sharm El Sheikh are on offer with virtually every travel company and Sharm fits easily into the criteria of their cheap holidays. Sharm El sheikh also features its very own International airport, therefore flying straight here is very straightforward and transfer times are kept to a minimum. The airport, formally known as Ophira International Airport and now proudly named Sharm El Sheikh International airport, brings in an average of 7.5 million tourists every year which just goes to prove how popular Sharm El Sheikh holidays have become. Many of the properties here are positioned just outside of Naama bay and most of the hotels provide free shuttle buses to and from Naama Bay, however it’s only a short taxi ride away and costs very little.
Things to do
Sharm El Sheikh is mostly recognised for its fantastic location for divers. If you’re a diving enthusiast, Sharm is the perfect destination. Chose to dive along the 10 mile stretch of beach where in the clear blue sea there is an array of corals and fish that are sure to astound even the more professional diver and with a range of diving schools in resort there’s no excuse to not give it a go. For something completely different then head to the Sinai desert which surrounds Sharm El Sheikh, here there is plenty on offer with regards to excursions giving you the chance to discover the resort in completely different ways, you could take advantage of the desert safari or hop onto a quad bike and race to little coves where Egyptian locals await you with Bedouin tea and warm hospitality, both sure to give you a taste of true Egyptian culture.
Food and Drink
Sharm’s most sought after location is the ever famous stretch of Naama Bay, filled with bars and restaurants, where holidaymakers flock to in search of a night out with a difference. The Hard Rock Cafe is situated here and is a firm favourite with British tourists in search of some familiar food and drink, filled with rock and roll memorabilia and central to all of Naama Bay’s attractions. Another famous retreat is the acclaimed sushi restaurant ‘The Little Buddha’, located just across the road from the Hard Rock Cafe. The Little Buddha is the sister hotel of the distinguished Buddha bar in Paris and is just as prominent. Be seated at one of the many tables, surrounded by dimmed lights and inviting music whilst enjoying the international cuisine. Many more bars and restaurants line the streets of Naama Bay and with the help of the locals you’ll be sure to check in to each of them.