Sightseeing in Sharm el Sheikh
Egypt - Ras El Sudr - Marsa Alam - Luxor - Hurghada - Aswan - Alexandria - Abu Simbel - Sharm el Sheikh
Sightseeing in Sharm el Sheikh is a major tourist draw in Egypt. A number of beautiful
and significant locales bring in huge numbers of visitors every year. Tiran Island
located off the coast of Sharm el Sheikh is a diver's 'dream come true'. A magnificent
island surrounded by sparkling clear waters is the perfect venue for sailing,
diving, snorkeling and such water sports. Na'ama Bay is the tourist hub of Sharm
el Sheikh.
The beautiful beach, the luxurious resorts, the fine dining options and the excellent activities offered make this bay the star of Sharm el Sheikh's crown. Ras um Sid Beach is a beautiful beach in Sharm el Sheikh, albeit a bit crowded. It is well known for the fan coral reefs and is famed for diving and swimming. The National Park of Ras Mohamad is a conserved area of exceptional natural beauty and exotic wildlife. Besides the spectacular views, tourist may see a number of birds and animals such as storks, heron, gulls, terns and the elusive desert fox. Saint Catherine's Monastery located at the foothill of Jebel Musa, is regarded as the sacred land where angels laid the mortal remains of the Christian martyr, St. Catherine. Deemed world heritage site by UNESCO, this monastery draws millions of devotees every year. The foundations of this shrine were laid by the roman emperor Justinian I in 527.
The precincts of this monastery also encompass the site of the "Burning Bush" as seen by Moses. Moses Mountain or Jebel Musa as it is known in Arabic is another sacred land. This mountain rising to an altitude of 7498 feet from sea level is revered by Muslims, Jews and Christians alike. It is popularly believed that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God upon this peak. Desert Safaris in Sharm el Sheikh are extremely popular with the tourists of this city. Be it a jeep drive into the Bedouin village to observe the rural life of this Arabic tribe or a camel ride into the gleaming desert sands providing a panoramic view of the breathtaking sunset, the attractions of desert safaris are manifold and their mystical appeal never fails.
The beautiful beach, the luxurious resorts, the fine dining options and the excellent activities offered make this bay the star of Sharm el Sheikh's crown. Ras um Sid Beach is a beautiful beach in Sharm el Sheikh, albeit a bit crowded. It is well known for the fan coral reefs and is famed for diving and swimming. The National Park of Ras Mohamad is a conserved area of exceptional natural beauty and exotic wildlife. Besides the spectacular views, tourist may see a number of birds and animals such as storks, heron, gulls, terns and the elusive desert fox. Saint Catherine's Monastery located at the foothill of Jebel Musa, is regarded as the sacred land where angels laid the mortal remains of the Christian martyr, St. Catherine. Deemed world heritage site by UNESCO, this monastery draws millions of devotees every year. The foundations of this shrine were laid by the roman emperor Justinian I in 527.
The precincts of this monastery also encompass the site of the "Burning Bush" as seen by Moses. Moses Mountain or Jebel Musa as it is known in Arabic is another sacred land. This mountain rising to an altitude of 7498 feet from sea level is revered by Muslims, Jews and Christians alike. It is popularly believed that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God upon this peak. Desert Safaris in Sharm el Sheikh are extremely popular with the tourists of this city. Be it a jeep drive into the Bedouin village to observe the rural life of this Arabic tribe or a camel ride into the gleaming desert sands providing a panoramic view of the breathtaking sunset, the attractions of desert safaris are manifold and their mystical appeal never fails.
