| Sharm El Sheikh | | | | fixed and on the high side. |
| The Red Sea resort town of Sharm El Sheikh is | | | | Sharm el Sheikh Entertainment |
| now a top tourist destination but little over 25 | | | | Sharm El Shake, has been described as the Vegas |
| years ago it was a strategical important military | | | | of the Middle East and this means that there are |
| naval base. This remarkable transformation is | | | | plenty of casino's, bars restaurants etc for the |
| down to the Egyptian government realising the | | | | tourists. Being a muslin country you may be |
| potential of this naturally beautiful part of the | | | | surprised by this but the Egyptians are keen to |
| country and investing heavily in its infrastructure. | | | | accommodate the tourists so not really that |
| Sharm, as it is commonly referred to by the | | | | surprising. |
| regular visitors, is situated the southern most tip | | | | Nightlife in Sharm typically begins at around 9pm |
| of the Sinai Peninsula. The resort itself stretches | | | | and ends at various times depending on what you |
| for over 12 miles along the golden beaches of the | | | | want. For a more authentic night out try the |
| Red Sea coast and with it's clear blue waters it is | | | | Bedouin cafes and sheesha bars which close |
| considered to be one of the best diving | | | | around 2am. If you have the stamina, the casinos |
| destinations in the world. | | | | and some bars will stay open until 6am! |
| Sharm el Sheikh is divided into three areas, | | | | If you are looking for nightclubs and parties then |
| Naama Bay, Sharm el Maya and Ras Um Sid Cliff. | | | | go to Naama Bay and Hadabah where you'll pay |
| El Maya is where you'll find the old town of Sharm | | | | around 20 Euro's to get in, which usually includes a |
| el Sheikh. The cliff top resort of Ras Um Sid Cliff | | | | free drink!. In Naama Bay check out Pacha/Bus |
| links Sharm el Maya with Naama Bay. Here you'll | | | | Stop and Mojo's, fantastic! |
| discover great places to shop, eat and drink. | | | | Sharm el Sheikh Weather |
| Sharm el Sheikh is quite a new development and | | | | Sharm el Shiek's weather can be split into two |
| is a favourite destination of the Europeans, in | | | | seasons, summer and winter. Winter (October to |
| particular the British, Germans and Italians who all | | | | April) is warm and dry and summer (May to |
| flock to this dedicated resort. | | | | September) is very hot and dry. It is this type of |
| Sharm el Sheikh hotels | | | | weather which makes Sharm el Sheikh a great |
| Sharm el Sheik has many top class hotels to suit | | | | winter sun destination and all year round |
| almost every budget. As Sharm is a relatively | | | | destination. Rain is practically unheard of in the |
| new resort many of the hotels have been | | | | summer, indeed many summers pass without a |
| recently built and therefore you can expect a | | | | drop of rain! |
| large choice of quality hotels equipped to modern | | | | The height of summer (July to August) can see |
| standards. | | | | temperatures sit in the 40's which makes sitting |
| Sharm el Sheikh Shopping | | | | by the pool or on the beach a necessary activity! |
| There are two types of experiences you can | | | | Fortunately, the cooling breezes from the sea |
| enjoy when shopping in Sharm el Sheikh, the | | | | offer some light relief. At night the temperature |
| traditional way haggling with cash which occurs in | | | | remain high, typically staying in the mid 20's so |
| the Old Market area and the new modern way, | | | | make sure that your hotel rooms has air con. |
| fixed prices and credit cards, found in the | | | | In September the heat is as scorching as it was in |
| shopping malls. | | | | height of summer, but it is still very hot. The |
| In the Old Market you'll find the usual souvenirs, | | | | temperature slowly declines into the 30's during |
| oils, perfumes, spices and belly dancing suits etc | | | | October and in the mid 20's during November, |
| which are all priced to ensure that you either get | | | | making it a very pleasant time to visit Sharm el |
| ripped off or to encourage haggling, so throw | | | | Sheikh. The coolest time of the year is from |
| away that British reserve and get down to bare | | | | December to February. The average temperature |
| knuckled haggling. To avoid looking silly make sure | | | | is about 19C, seeing the low 20's during the day |
| you have the cash to buy the haggled for item, | | | | and the low teens during the night. |
| as credit cards will not be accepted. Please bear in | | | | In March and April the Khamsin wind sometimes |
| mind when shopping in Egypt it is best not to | | | | disrupts the beautiful weather. This is a warm |
| draw attention to yourself so dress modestly and | | | | wind which blows across the Sahara and can |
| be respectful of their traditions. | | | | sometimes cause sandstorms or dust storms. |
| The shopping malls of Sharm provide a great | | | | Sharm el Sheikh Visa |
| variety of shops where you'll find more than just | | | | If your intention is not to travel further than the |
| souvenirs. Perfume, clothes, shoes, sunglasses | | | | South Sinai resorts then a free 14 day visa should |
| bags can be bought in these malls, but don't be | | | | be obtained. However, if you intend to venture |
| blinded by the price. Keep an eye out for | | | | further afield eg Cairo or Ras Mohammed you'll |
| counterfeit goods and ask yourself why is a | | | | need to obtain a 30 day Egyptian visa ( 2008 |
| Prada handbag is selling for £40 and would you | | | | £18). UK visitors on a Egypt holiday must |
| buy the bag if it did not have Prada on it? Is the | | | | register with the Office of Foreigners and |
| perfume genuine, in an area of the country where | | | | Nationality within 7 days of arrival: your hotel will |
| you can't drink the water would you go splashing | | | | normally take care of this. You should also ensure |
| it on your face? When you have decided on a | | | | that your passport is valid for at least 6 months |
| purchase, you can either use a credit card or | | | | before entering Egypt. |
| cash. However, you'll find the prices are generally | | | | |