One of the names bestowed upon Sharm el Sheikh is City of Peace. This beautiful city is located in South Sinai, Egypt and is known for its extremely peaceful surroundings and popularity as a tourist destination as well. There are many things that you can do when you travel to the city and here is taking a look at some of the reasons why Sharm el Sheikh is on the list of popular holiday destinations.
Diving destination
Sharm el Sheikh is one of the top spots for people who are interested in diving. The Red Sea is a rather inviting space for you to have when you want to just dive into the marine world and take a look at the wonderful animal life that lives there. In fact, they presence of the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm is another reason why you should consider diving to be your primary activity when you visit Sharm el Sheikh.
Places to see
Even though there are plenty of places to see when you visit Sharm el Sheikh, you should make time to go to the Saint Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates back to 565. Just for its sheer religious significance, Mount Sinai is another wonderful place that you should visit. Since both of them lie in the city of Saint Catherine, it is practical to make a plan to see these monuments.
The desert
Another incredibly beautiful landscape to explore is the desert. You can do so in many ways including:
jeep safaris
Quad biking
camel rides and
trekking.
There are plenty of service providers when it comes to jeep safaris so all you really need to do is to research one or two of them before you land in Sharm el Sheikh and then make your program. This will also give the opportunity to get a glimpse into the Bedouin way of life.
Lying on the beach
One of the best holidays ever is to simply lie on the beach and soak in the sun. And you can easily do this because Sharm el Sheikh offers you more than 22 miles of beautiful beaches. This will also give you the opportunity to enjoy aquatic sports and activities such as parasailing as well.
The adventurous holiday
For adrenaline junkies, Sharm el Sheikh offers plenty of activities such as the fol-lowing:
parasailing
go-karting
sailing and even
snorkeling
surfing
horseback riding and
Quad biking as well.
If you want to explore the quaint parts of Sharm el Sheikh, you can do so by simply walking around because this beautiful city has places such as the old town, a golf course and an area called Ras Um Sid which is known for its serenity.
Absolutely delightful – Sharm el Sheikh will give you plenty of beautiful memories when you visit it on a holiday. Whether it is for adventure sports, or exploring the quaint charms of this city, once you visit Sharm el Sheikh, you will feel like doing it time and again.
Sharm El Sheikh – City Of Peace Photo Gallery
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