Showing posts with label Sinai-travel. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
DR.Sayouh
September 17, 2019
Ras Mohammed Protectorate
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The Unique Location Of Ras Mohamed national park
Travel Arrangement to Ras Mohamed
What
to Find in Ras Mohamed?
The Lake That Changes Color Seven Times A Day
Sea Caves
DR.Sayouh
September 17, 2019
Top attractions in Sharm el-Sheikh
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The great underwater photographer, Nick
Caloyianis was also instrumental in bringing the beauties of Ras Mohammed to
the people of Egypt and the world through his underwater filming for the movie
made by the Telmassani brothers called “The Treasures of Ras Mohamed".
Located about 30 km south of Sharm El Sheikh in the southernmost part of Sinai Ras Mohamed, with its extraordinary
beauty, is one of the most interesting sites in Sinai. Marsa Bareika is a small
bay inlet in Ras Mohamed and Marsa Ghozlani is a very small inlet located
across from the park visitor's center.
Coral reefs of the fringing and phenotypic
types exist along the coast around Ras Mohamed close to the shoreline. More
than 220 species of coral can be found in the Ras Mohamed area, 125 of the
soft coral. The coral reefs are located 50 to 100cm below the sea surface and
they are 30 to 50m wide in most places.
Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are popular
areas of coral reef in the park for divers. Other coral reef sites include
South Bereika, Marsa Ghozlani, Old Quay and Shark
Observatory.
Jackson Reef is the most northerly reef in
Tiran and is known for the wreck, partially demolished in 1996, of the Cypriot
merchant ship Lara which sank there in December 1981. Diving here usually begins
on the southern side which is sheltered from the waves and wind and there is
some fixed mooring line. The reef on the southern side in the shallows is cut
with sandy splits and then descends steeply to the sandy seabed at 45m where
you can see some Garden eels. Going westwards you will see some gorgonians and
a splendid Red Sea anemone at 28m. This is followed by a plateau which connects
to the Woodhouse reef by a saddle. The southwest corner, where numerous fire
corals can be seen, is subject to a current which can be extremely violent; if
conditions are right you can drift dive on the eastern part of the reef. Here,
about 15m down is a sandy ledge which sinks into the blue to the north. It is
quite easy to spot turtles and large pelagic fish in this zone. Whitetip reef
sharks, Grey reef sharks, and scalloped hammerhead are especially common at this
point from July to September, so, too, are regular sightings of them on the
northern side of the reef out in the blue from the wreck of the Lara.
This dive site previously had a wreck
called Kormoran which sank in 1984; she was lying in the shallows less than 12m
down, however, there are only some parts remaining. Nevertheless, you can still
enjoy numerous coral gardens surrounded by Shoal surgeonfish and yellow
goatfish but you can only dive here in very calm sea conditions.
Monday, September 16, 2019
DR.Sayouh
September 16, 2019
Sharm El-Sheikh Travel Guide
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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.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
DR.Sayouh
September 15, 2019
Sharm El Sheikh The jewel of the red sea
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More About Sharm El Sheikh ……………..
In the southernmost point of
the Sinai Peninsula, the port and tourist town of Sharm El Sheikh, one of the
jewels of the crown of Egyptian tourism, are embraced by the warm waters of the Red Sea. In just 50 years, Sharm, as the city is familiarly known to most
Egyptians and sun lovers, has gone from being a quiet fishing village occupied
by a few Bedouin souls to a vibrant tourist town with a permanent population of
More than 35,000 and with millions of tourists arriving every year.
The city
itself is subdivided into five homogeneous centers, namely Nabq, Ras Nasrany,
Naama Bay, Umm Seed, and Sharm El Maya. Together with Hay el Nour, Hadaba,
Rowaysat, Montazah, and Shark's Bay, it forms a metropolitan area of 42 square
kilometers, a figure that is somewhat deceptive because Sharm hugs the coast
and is seldom more than two kilometers wide. The city runs northwest from the
point where the highway from Cairo ends at Sharm El Maya along the Sharai El
Salem, or Peace Road, to Nabq Bay a distance of about 30 kilometers.
as the crow
flies. The route is lined on both sides of the road with hotels, restaurants
and entertainment and sports facilities, in short everything a vacationing
visitor could possibly imagine. Almost all of this has been created in a little
over 30 years.
Although the
history of Sharm El Sheikh is very short, the history of the South Sinai region
where Sharm is located goes back to the times of the Pharaohs. In biblical
times one of the most notable travelers to the region was the prophet, Moses.
There in the mountains to the north of where Sharm El Sheikh is now located,
according to the literature, he received the Ten Commandments from God, a
belief shared by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike. The mountain where this
occurred is called Jebel Musa by the Arabs and known as Mount Sinai in the
West. There is a Mosque at the top of Jebel Musa a mosque and at its base is
the Orthodox Christian Monastery of Saint Catherine; another important Biblical a landmark which dates all the way back to the 4th century BC and is widely
acknowledged as being the oldest, continually operating Monastery in the world.
The area around Jebel Musa and Saint Catherine is called the Saint Catherine's
National Protectorate and is well worth a visit from Sharm.
By 639 AD the
Arabs had conquered Sinai. A succession of Islamic dynasties followed before
Sharm El Sheikh came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. It became a
significant port named Sarm-us Seyh in the 16th century. Some attempts were
made to mine gold here, although these mines were largely unsuccessful and
unproductive.
After Sharm El
Sheikh once again became part of Egypt in 1982, the Egyptian government
embarked on an initiative to encourage continued development of the city.
Foreign investors discovered that the potential of the locality contributed to
a spate of building projects and Sharm has been growing in leaps and bounds
ever since.
The results
have been phenomenal. From one or two hotels in Sharm in 1982, the number has
grown to almost 400. They range from one-star crash pads for divers on a tight
budget to five star-plus ultra
luxurious
hotels carrying the names of the most renowned hotel operators in the world and
featuring world-class service equalling that found anywhere else in the world.
There are also
restaurants, both in the hotels and freestanding, to suit any taste from fast
food take away to the most exquisite and chic haute cuisine and because
visitors to Sharm come from many different countries, there is a wide range of
national cuisines to be had. The nightlife in Sharm El Sheikh is modern and
developed. The colorful handicraft stands of the local Bedouin culture area
popular attraction for purchasing souvenirs from Sinai.
all tours & things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh
One cannot sit
on the beach reading a book all day every day so when the need for a little
physical activity arises Sharm has plenty of options.
Sharm El
Sheikh is a favorite spot for scuba divers from around the world. Being
situated on the Red Sea, it provides some of the most stunning underwater scenery
and warm water, making it an ideal place to dive. Ras Mohammed is a National
Park located on the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Along with Nabq, it has some of
the most famous dive sites in the Red Sea with deep reef walls, shipwrecks and
coral gardens. The Sharm El Sheikh Hyperbaric Medical Centre was founded in
1993, with a grant from USAID, by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to assist
with diving related illnesses and to complete the area's reputation of a
full-service dive destination.
Visitors to
Sharm El Sheikh can experience a variety of other water activities. Beach
seekers find many activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing,
parasailing, boating, and canoeing. If staying wet all the time is not your
thing, there are plenty of dry land activities to pursue. There's golf,
including an 18 hole championship golf course, quad-biking excursions into the
desert, go-karting, horse, donkey and camel riding and every court sport you
can possibly imagine.
Sharm El
Sheikh is not just a destination for holidaymakers it also has outstanding
conference facilities and has hosted many high-level international and summit
conferences. It is called The City of Peace because of the many peace
conferences which have taken place there including that of the 4 September 1999
Agreement to restore Palestinian self-rule over the Gaza Strip. A second
summit was held at Sharm on 17 October 2000 following the outbreak of the
second Palestinian intifada but it failed to end the violence. A summit was
held in the city on 3 August 2005 on developments in the Arab world such as the
situation in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Again in 2007, an important ministerial
meeting took place in Sharm where dignitaries discussed the Iraqi
reconstruction. The World Economic Forum on the Middle East was also hosted in
Sharm El-Sheikh in 2006 and 2008.
Sharm El
Sheikh, the City of Peace, is safe and secure in all times and it extends an
invitation in the true spirit of Egyptian, Arab and Bedouin hospitality to come
and add to your collection of experiences and memories in Egypt's jewel on
the Red Sea coast.