Sharm El Sheikh, home to a different kind of beach holiday
When considering a holiday destination this year a large percentage of us will want to escape from the terrible weather back at home and jet off to somewhere hotter and with better weatherfor our . You can’t get much better than Egypt for the weather and heat that people want for their holidays.
Egypt has risen in popularity with the holiday crowd that have grown tired of the same old Spanish beach resort year in year out. With Egypt there’s plenty to see and do that many people may not be aware of. Of course Egypt has its historical landmarks that are a wonder to behold and are well worth at least one day trip out to see the Valley of the Kings, The pyramids and The Sphinx. Staring in wonder at something created thousands of years ago and has managed to last all this time for us to still be able to see and go visit truly cements it’s position as one of the seven wonders of the world.
Across the Suez canal though is Sharm El Sheikh another tourist magnet at the moment with it’s booming tourism industry as well as many activities for tourists whilst there it’s clear to see why many beach holiday makers are turning towards Egypt this year.
Sharm El Sheikh has the advantage of much of the traditional Egyptian experience such as the exotic local cuisine whilst making the most of their facilities none of which are more popular than scuba diving. Scuba diving off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh is incredibly popular with scuba divers and snorkelers due to the vast array of sea life in and around the coral reefs just a short boat trip away from the coast.
Back on land Sharm El Sheikh is a port town, like many package holiday resorts it has skyrocketed in size over the years, 40 years ago it was a quiet fishing village with an estimated 100 Bedouin citizens. These days there are a rumoured 9,000 British tourists in Sharm El Sheikh on any one day, nearly matching the now population of 10,000 residents.
For activities in the evening Na’ama Bay is the part of the city most well known for an active nightlife and vibrant restaurant culture. For those looking to experience a bit of the old world, pre-tourism boom, there is the Sharm Old town where a traditional market can give you an experience worlds away from the newer, tourist centric Na’ama Bay.
So this year Sharm El Sheikh is bound to be incredibly popular as it is every year so book your holidays in Sharm El Sheikh today!
