Sharm El-Sheikh
Egypt
- Safety rating
- 7.2/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn offer warm, calm seas; winter is mild and pleasant, while midsummer is intensely hot.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Egypt's premier Red Sea resort sprawls along the Sinai coast with turquoise bays, all-inclusive hotels and some of the world's finest coral reefs. Diving and snorkeling at Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran draw visitors year-round.
Top attractions
Dive or snorkel Ras Mohammed National Park and Tiran Island, stroll the Old Market, and relax along Naama Bay.
Getting around
Taxis, hotel shuttles and ride-hailing cover the spread-out bays; Naama Bay is walkable for dining and nightlife.