The Charm Of Sharm El Sheikh

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Sharm el Sheikh is one of the most famous, and often most misrepresented tourist destinations in the world. Situated on the Sinai peninsula on the east coast of the Red Sea, Sharm el Sheikh is much more relaxed than many other resorts like it and boasts a fantastic mix of tourist attractions and culture.

With an average of over ten hours of sunlight a year and a temperature that rarely falls below 15 degrees Celsius, it is no surprise that Sharm el Sheikh is so popular. With tens of kilometres of natural beaches and the remarkable water quality and warmth of the Red Sea it is the perfect location for a relaxing beach holiday.

In the 1980s and 1990s the number of tourist resorts in Sharm el Sheikh increased dramatically and foreign investment from the likes of the Ritz-Carlton and the Hyatt have led to Sharm el Sheik hotels being some of the most luxurious in the world. The town''s status as a centre of international conferences and political meetings has only further confirmed and enhanced the quality of accommodation to be found there.

Like so many other resorts found around the Red Sea, one of the major ...
... attractions of Sharm el Sheikh is the scuba diving and snorkelling. There are over 250 coral reefs around the town and over a thousand different species of fish, for those not inclined to going underwater, you can get tours on glass-bottomed boats from the harbour and the dazzling water quality allows you to see dozens of feet with almost perfect clarity.

Sharm el Sheikh is well known for its nightlife, in fact, it is probably the biggest attraction. The town is a tourist destination for visitors from around the world, so if you''re looking for cuisine from anywhere in the world you can probably find it in the town centre, but contrary to popular belief, the atmosphere in the town centre is very relaxed.

Perhaps the greatest appeal of Sharm el Sheikh is that compared to many other tourist destinations it is fastidiously clean. Strict environmental laws introduced in the 1980s mean that the sea, beaches and even the town itself are extremely clean making it a very attractive location for any tourist. Sharm el Sheikh hotels offer fabulous value for money, so if you''re looking for a relaxing holiday in the sun, you need look no further. Bonny Kominek, a freelance writer, has spent much of the last year exploring the Red Sea. For Sharm el Sheikh hotels Octopus Travel comes recommended.