Na'ama bay is the centre of all action in Sharm-el-Sheikh. Everything lives to tourism and from tourism. The beach is segmented in several private concessions, with a band of less than 20 meters considered public beach, which means that you don't pay the access to a restaurant or hotel, but... to... them! During...

One of the featured snorkeling places in Sinai is this one, close to Dahab. The reef is not a wall, as everywhere else, but a sort of carpet, wide, rich, wonderful, with a deep hole in the middle. There, the dark blue and cold water create a vertiginous sensation. Indeed, a unique experience. Unfortunately, the supporting touristy... more

The national park is, officially, the best place to see the reefs, but... will it really be? Flocks of tourists interact each day with the reef, causing erosion and and damaging the natural balance. They try to relief the pressure, finding other spots, and spreading people. We did, visit a couple of other places... more

Being in a all-inclusive package, we decided to have a single meal out of the hotel, to taste grilled fish by the beach. This restaurant was our choice, and the conclusions were contradictory - the place is pleasant, the menu is interesting, the prices acceptable, but the grilled fish a disappointment. I know that we were coming from Portugal... more

Great varied local food at excellent prices. Mixed Grill,pizza, fetir or Spag Bol,it's hard to decide.Mixed grill (which is easily enough for 2) is LE50,the most expensive pizza is only LE30 and Spag Bol is LE8.Most sandwiches are LE1.5-LE3.This...

Blue Hole is a perfect place to snorkel, only a few kilometers from Dahab, in a place missing support for tourists. A few wooden structures try to solve the problem but in very bad conditions. For instance the "restaurant" where we were taken had no toilet. The ladies where invited to go nearby to a place that I couldn't classify, but they... more

Restaurant during the day, bar-discotheque after hours, I had a drink there. We were a very animated group, and for some minutes we had fun, dancing... I mean... moving in the repetitive rhythm of the electronic noisy music. After that time, it became boring and tiring, the drink was over, and we moved away, giving space... more

The second of charlies tavern chain.Small but friendly.Unfortunatly as of late summer 2013 T2 has closed.It may at some point reopen and when it does I willupdate this tip.

Been there tonight, from 0:00 till 1:30h. Payed almost 20 euro's to get in. Maximum amount of visitors was 10 (on a saturday night!!). Two beers and 1,5 hours later I was the only one there and decided that it was enough. Asked my money back. "You have the right to check if is it busy before you pay, sir"... more

In Sharm El Sheikh we have three main transportation ways Taxi – Microbus – Rent and Car Taxi is bugging issue in Sharm El Sheikh as many taxi drivers are greedy and can simply over charge you if you don’t have clear idea of what you have to do Sharm El Sheikh Taxi are modern of good car Types, Skoda... more

READ AL THE REVIEWS ABOUT SHARM AND GETTING FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL , DIDNT BOOK ANYTHING AS WE BOOKED VERY LATE , DECIDED ARMED WITH TAXIS PRICES ETC THAT WE COULD HAGGLE A TAXI PRICE . AS WE LEFT THE AIRPORT AND HEADED... more

Again you get Taxi's pretty much every where you go in the world. You have them in Egypt which we only used them to get around. The roads in Egypt are crazy with the roads being poor quailty of build and the cars not much better serviced. They pull out in front of each other and are very quick. Alot of the time i didn't...

We live in a fun world!The most expensive t-shirt that we found in Sharm-el-Sheikh was the one advertising this bar. Why?Why would we pay more than for the same shirt with no commercial references?Shouldn't it be the opposite?Shouldn't they make a discount to the customer that, back home, accepts to keep... more

Though too modern to hold a typical souk, we may find in Naama Bay a few areas where commerce follows the local standards and traditions. A few narrow streets in the modern construction of the touristy city, have some small shops and stalls, where the flavour of Muslim way of trading. Browsing those dark and narrow streets is a relaxing... more

Right in the centre of the lively area of town, this shipping was a mandatory visit each night to the females of our group. We followed them, and could notice that it has a clean and organized view, with well presented shops, but I don't know how do the prices behave, in comparison with the small shops...

Egypt is a muslim country so you are likely to hear the call to prayer from a local mosque. During the day its not a big deal but I am grateful I was warned of it because if I had not known that I would be woken at 4.30am by this it would have freaked me out to hear mysterious chanting.I'm normally a very good sleeper but I was woken... more

While in Sharm one might experience some cultural shock related to interaction with locals. From one side, you will have extremely polite and well-mannered staff at the hotel, who will keep their distance and give you space. As soon as you leave your hotel, you will encounter the complete opposite style – from persistently... more

the territories around and in the hotels are extremely green and well kept. it is amazing what man hands do to keep it booming and thriving in the middle of the desert. while staying in Hilton, I observed a man trimming palm trees.

Seriously all this info on here is so out of date l,its 2012 not 2005 iv been to sharm 5 years on the trott we had lovely times..all this scare mongering is affecting the local people who relie on tourists for there income...all the troulble is in cairo not sharm..my only advise is to stay on resort and dont wonder off outside...

Both Mrs B and myselg gave up counting the bites at 50! not just ourselves though - must be a good year for them. Fortunately not malarial in this part of the world, yet!Try any sort of protection against them, maybe something will work!

When you arrive at the airport in Sharm el Sheikh, most nationalities can apply for a free Sinai visa. This free visa is good for 14-days but you are restricted to travel to Sharm, Taba, and St. Catherine's Monastery. If you will be traveling to Ras Mohammed or elsewhere in Egypt, you will need to purchase a regular Egyptian visa... more

Taxi drivers in Egypt as a whole will try and overcharge you, but one man tried to "con" me by switching a 50 piasters note for the 50le note I had given him, fortuately I had heard of this con and was watching him so he didn't get away with it. My son however after a night out and being the worse for drink was conned. So...

Egyptians are honestly the nicest people we have ever met and we love going on holiday to Egypt because of them however as soon as we got to our hotel once, we decided to take a look around and were instantly welcomed into the perfume shop. They were only being friendly but they came across a bit over powering and we... more

I really do not know how to describe this incredible place!Just imagine a town made expecialy for turists, whitout anything original in it. I think it has been created as a shortminded paople imagine an arab city. Everything in it is fake.But this is the least. The worst are the majority of turists that pass time there. A...

Bags for carrying your souvenirs back home Light clothing - swinsuits and shorts during the day - smart light clothes for nightwear Mosquitto repellantTummy medicinesunburn lotion CameraFilmsBatteries

I would say take swimming shoes with you. I tried my hardest not to stand on the reef at all because it damages the coral but its hard in places not to catch it with legs or feet mostly. The coral can be sharp and i see a few people with cuts on there feet from it. i had swimming shoes and they helped alot with this...

The three things you should bring when you visit Egypt are-* insect repellent* bite cream* diarrhea tabletsIf you happen to need these while there but don't have them, do not buy them from the pharmacy on your all inclusive resort if you can help it. We paid about £6 GBP (60 LE Egyptian Pounds) for... more

Sharm El Sheikh is Sunny 355 at least days a year , that day in Mid December when sky became grey because of the was one of the ten days where the sun was shy , couldn't resist to take those photos

this photo for Sharm El Sheikh under rains it happened few days ago , this happens rarely here , and because desert is around us every where rains is very good sign for us so i wanted to share that moment with you

It is the 40th Victory celebration the city is celebrating many events in the Same days the Bairam , and starting of the business return the city is installing Egyptian flags every where , you feel the city happy and celebrating after several month of business slow down preparation for many big event are going... more

This "attraction" is not a thing to see, but... to do. The canyons are small, almost colourless, but the short walk along them is a funny experience, climbing and sliding in the polished rocks, in a sequence of narrow and steep passages demanding good physical condition and decision to take risks, though the risks are...

The best of Sharm el Sheikh to those who want to dive, is the facility to choose from a good program to the experts, or another good program for beginners. The reefs are in the beach (as a matter of fact, the reefs are THE beach), and almost each hotel has its private school, with lessons starting in the pool and easily diving from the jetty... more

Our desert safari ended in a Bedouin settlement prepared for tourists, to a final camel ride. Having done it a few times elsewhere, we skipped, but for great part of our group it was a funny experience. The camel's movement is rather uncomfortable, people take time to adapt, which means... some laughing.The ride was made at...

Gafy Resort beach is one of Naama Bay beaches where you can find all the snorkeling activities in Sharm , we had a very good day in the sandy beach , with snorkeling and many fish types and , pedalo , Banana boats and many other water sports , tanning is a valid option too We had a family great day in that beach where we enjoyed many... more

I think 15 - 18 degrees in October is an under-estimate. A couple of years ago I spent the last week of November there and the temperature went up to 30 on some days & we couldn't sleep without the A/C .. you will definetly not feel cold in...

I have been to Sharm from 2 until 7 of January. Wheather was fine. During day it was sunny and it was very pleasant to swim, many people were on the beach to swim and sun tan. I had also a day cruise to Ras Mohamed where we all enjoyed snorkelling. After sunset wheather was a bit more chilly so... more