Overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, in Southern Sinai, lies one of the most outstanding marine environments in the world, with its varied coral reefs, and diverse aquatic life, in crystal clear waters. There are direct flights from Europe to Sharm El Sheikh airport, which is about 14 km from Sharm EL Maya and 8 km from Na’ama Bay.
The city of Sharm El Sheikh comprises three centres: Sharm El Maya, Om El Seed Hill and Na’ama Bay.
The resort offers the very best tourist facilities, including restaurants, varied entertainment and numerous activities such as underwater photography, horse and camel riding, quad-biking, snorkeling, desert safaris, windsurfing and sailing to mention just a few. One of the most popular activities is diving. Easy’ sites include The Temple and Middle-to-Near Garden.
Intermediate sites are White Knights, Tower and Paradise, while most experienced divers delight to find themselves among the amazing Jackson and Thomas Reefs off Tiran Island and the Shark and Yolanda reefs in the Ras Mohamed National Park. The richness of their fauna and flora and the beauty of their reefs is simply overwhelming.
And a dive into the Thistlegorm - one of the most famous wrecks in the world - will fulfil any diver’s dream.
For those who enjoy golf, there is the Jolie Ville Golf Course, which hosted the 2004 European golf Challenge Tournament. As Sharm El Sheikh’s reputation blooms, the resort is also becoming renowned for activities for children, including the PADI Bubble Maker Experience for little divers, go-karting, the ‘Fun Town’ and a number of playgrounds.
Sharm El Sheikh, declared by UNESCO to be‘City of Peace 2002’, has hosted numerous international events and it is rapidly emerging as a glamorous and must-see worldwide destination, providing a sparkling nightlife, a diversity of accommodation and tremendous nearby attractions.