World-class diving & desert resorts
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea diving paradise
At the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh trades pharaohs for coral. Some of the planet's finest diving and snorkelling lie just offshore in the Red Sea, framed by stark desert mountains and year-round sunshine.
Top sightsSights
Ras Mohammed National Park
A legendary marine reserve of coral walls and teeming reef life.
Tiran Island reefs
Drift dives over vivid corals in the strait.
Naama Bay
The lively resort strip of beaches, bars and dive centres.
Mount Sinai sunrise
A dawn hike to the biblical summit, a couple of hours inland.
Colored Canyon
A striking desert slot canyon on a Sinai day trip.
What to eatFood
Grilled seafood
Red Sea fish and prawns straight off the grill.
Sinai Bedouin tea
Herb-scented tea served in a desert camp.
Feteer
A flaky layered pastry, sweet or savoury.
Good to know
- Bring or rent gear — even snorkellers see spectacular reefs.
- Combine diving with a desert or Mount Sinai excursion.
- It’s a resort town — most visitors fly in directly.
Getting there
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) has direct flights from Europe and Cairo.
Next city
Cairo