About Sharm El Sheikh, the City of Peace
Sharm El-Sheikh The Jewel of the Red Sea
With
its unmatched achievement contrasted with some other city in Egypt and possibly
the entire North Africa district, Sharm El Sheik as of
late got the top honor for the best city on the planet for harmony and beauty by the United Nations Educational, Science, and Cultural Organization, the UNESCO.
At
the southernmost point of the Sinai Peninsula the port and resort city of Sharm
El Sheikh, one of the crown jewels of Egyptian tourism, can be found embraced
by the warm waters of the Red Sea. In a scant 50 years Sharm, as the city is
known familiarly to most Egyptians and sun-seekers, has grown from a sleepy
fishing village occupied by a few Bedouin souls to a vibrant resort city with a
permanent population of over 35,000 and with millions of tourists arriving
every year.
Sharm
El Sheikh is considered one of the most fascinating places in the world with
its majestic mountains, luxurious beaches, and beautiful clear waters.
Not
to mention the wonderful fauna and flora of Sharm El Sheikh that are hard to
find anywhere else in the world, the best underwater coral reefs, fish and
colorful sea creatures, the good weather of the city has qualified Sharm will
be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Sharm
El Sheikh has an important location in the southernmost region of Sinai, about
500 kilometers from the Egyptian capital, Cairo, where Suez Bay and Aqaba Gulf
meet the Red Sea. towards the South.
Less
than twenty years ago, traveling to Sharm El Sheikh to dive in the wonderful
places that the city offers was a real adventure. Tourists had to camp in the
desert and walk long distances to reach the sea.
Today,
Sharm El Sheikh has the best hotels, resorts, facilities and world-class
services, which makes vacations in the city a wonderful experience without
walking so much to get there. There are numerous dive centers and travel
agencies in the city that offer all kinds of tours and diving lessons for
experts, beginners, and all ages.
Surrounded
by a circle of mountains and desert hills, Sharm El Sheikh is protected from
the strong winds that come from the northern section of Sinai. The city rises
like a star on a rocky spur that divides into Sharm El Sheikh Bay and Sharm El
Maya Bay.
One
of the most amazing features in Sharm El Sheikh that are better than any other
city on the coast of Egypt is that in the afternoon guests will find many
activities to do since there are a lot of restaurants, bars, discos, and shops
international fame. , coffee shops and all kinds of entertainment facilities,
which makes it a wonderful place for young people and the whole family.
However,
definitely, the most charming feature of the city of Sharm El Sheikh is its
wonderful beaches. The seawater is transparent and full of underwater treasures
and the sandy beaches are relaxing and exquisite. There are numerous activities
to do during the day, such as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, boating, jet
skiing or even relaxing on the beach and enjoying the sun.
The City of Sharm El Sheikh
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The
city itself is subdivided into five homogeneous centers, namely :
Naama Bay
Among the
best places for swimming, shopping and hiking at night in Sharm El Sheikh is
the famous Naama Bay, the first section of Sharm El Sheikh that was established
and the most popular area of Sharm El Sheikh city.
The
main tourist attractions in Sharm El Sheikh are in Naama Bay. "Naama"
means "pleasant" in Hebrew, and this is the best description to give
Naama Bay, because it is a wonderfully pleasant place to be!
In
Sharm El Sheikh, there are many of the best hotels, shops, discos, restaurants,
cafes, dive centers and resorts in and around Naama Bay.
There
are also numerous travel agencies that organize trips to places such as Saint
Catharine Monastery near Sharm El Sheikh, the Blue Hall dive spot near Dahab,
Ras Abu Galum Conservation Area, Colorful Canyons and Protected Areas.and the Protected Area of Ras Mohamed.
What's
more, in the last few years many new great facilities have been built along the
coastline from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the city. The airport provides daily
flights to Nabq and Ras Nasrani in Egypt and many countries around the world.
Hadaba of Om El Seed
On
top of a high plateau, Om El Seed's Hadaba offers a new and pleasant experience
for visitors and residents of Sharm El Sheikh. Many hotels, different types of
accommodation, offices and entertainment facilities are found today in the Om
El Seed Hadaba.
Sharm
Hadaba
Om El Seed has many hotels today, while others are still under construction. It
is also the location of the Sharm El Sheikh post office and the city's telecommunications
center. In this section of the city there is also Alf Leila We Leila, the
famous restaurant and nightclub that offers a wonderful oriental show every day
that includes belly dance, a Tanoora dance show, and a wonderful live oriental
music.
Sharm El Maya
Sharm
El Maya Bay is under the authority of the Egyptian army and Multinational
Forces and Observers who have resided in Sharm El Sheikh after the signing of
the Camp David Peace Agreement between Egypt and Israel in 1978 to ensure that
both sides respect the elements mentioned in the agreement.
However,
many private yachts and boat anchors here. Tourists can rent a boat for a
wonderful trip to see the magnificent coral reefs or visit the Ras Mohamed
National Protected Area, which is among the most fabulous places to explore,
located just 7 kilometers south of the city and that It offers wonderful diving
and snorkeling opportunities.
Sharm
El Sheikh's old market is located in Sharm El Maya and has several hotels and
numerous restaurants, cafes and shops. The Old Market is the best place to buy
souvenirs and gifts to take home.
The coral reefs of Sharm El Sheikh
Coral
reefs are highly productive fragile ecosystems that provide space, shelter, and
food to thousands of plants, animals and fish. They are also absolutely
beautiful.
These
coral reefs are actually the result of the remarkable interaction between coral
animals called polyps and the microscopic algae that live in their tissues.
Polyps can feed themselves using their sharp cells and producing plankton that
forms coral reefs along with carbon dioxide and their oxygen and carbohydrate
wastes.
The
coral reefs of Sharm El Sheikh, with their impressive colors and shapes, are
unparalleled anywhere else in the world. That's why divers from all regions
visit Sharm El Sheikh to enjoy admiring the magnificent underwater scenes
offered by Sharm El Sheikh. You can also organize a snorkeling trip and explore
the beautiful coral reefs.
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