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Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. The resort town grew from a fishing village into Egypt's premier diving destination, prized for year-round sunshine, calm bays, and reefs that drop straight from shore into 80-metre walls of coral.
The town is divided into distinct hubs: Naama Bay for nightlife and beach clubs, Hadaba for clifftop hotels, and the Old Market for souvenir shopping and shisha cafes. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) connects directly to most European capitals, with transfer times to hotels typically 15-30 minutes.
Country
Egypt
Region
South Sinai Governorate, Sinai Peninsula
Population
~73,000
Elevation
Sea level to 50 m
Time Zone
EET (UTC+2)
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Language
Arabic (English widely spoken)
Nearest Airport
Sharm El Sheikh International (SSH)
Airport to City Centre
10-15 km, 15-25 min by taxi
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range
Transport Pass
Not applicable - taxis and minibuses
Spring (Mar-May)
20-30°C, water 22-26°C
Summer (Jun-Aug)
30-40°C, water 27-29°C
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
22-32°C, water 26-28°C
Winter (Dec-Feb)
15-23°C, water 21-24°C
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March to May and September to November are the best months. Air temperatures sit at 22-32°C and the Red Sea stays at 23-28°C, ideal for diving and snorkelling without the summer crowds. December to February is mild but water dips below 22°C, requiring a 5mm wetsuit for divers.
Most travellers take a hotel transfer or a metered taxi. Sharm El Sheikh International (SSH) is 10-15 km from Naama Bay and the central resort areas, with taxi fares typically EGP 200-400 (10-20 EUR). Pre-arranged transfers are usually included with package holidays.
Plan 5-7 days for a balanced trip. That allows two or three diving or snorkelling days, a Ras Mohammed boat trip, a Tiran Island excursion, a desert quad tour, and time at the Old Market and Soho Square. Divers chasing certifications often stay 7-10 days.
Yes, the resort area is one of the most secure tourist zones in Egypt. Sharm El Sheikh is heavily policed, with checkpoints on roads in and out of the city and a strong tourism police presence in Naama Bay and Soho Square. Standard precautions for petty theft apply at markets and beaches.
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