Sharm el-Sheikh Travel Guide
Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh is a small Red Sea resort city on the southern tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, with a population of about 12,000. It is known for access to the surrounding coastline and nearby diving areas, including Ras Muhammad National Park.
Most visitors arrive through Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), the airport serving the city. Eel Garden, a dive site in Ras Muhammad National Park, is 29.6 kilometres away and is the named nearby beach and coastal site.
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Pays in EGP
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 122
Dial code +20
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Egypt for various services. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated and expected, especially in the tourism industry. Small change is often given for minor services. Consider tipping in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) for convenience.
Best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh
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22°0Feb
22°1Mar
26°1Apr
29°0May
32°0Jun
36°0Jul
38°0Aug
37°0Sep
34°0Oct
31°0Nov
28°0Dec
24°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Sharm el-Sheikh
Eel Garden
29.6 km away
Things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh
vibe club sharm
dance club
2.1 km
Sharm Sand Castle
amusement park
2.9 km
Medical Park Premier, New Cairo
park
3.5 km
Marsa BRIKA Canp
arts and entertainment
3.2 km
St Catherine's Monestary
religious organization
3.8 km
Pulse at Grand Rotana Resort & Spa
dance club
4.4 km
Culturama
movie theater
2.1 km
Lighthouse at Melia Sinai Hotel
lighthouse
3.4 km
Getting there
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport · 0 km
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