Is it safe to walk around Sharm El Sheikh?

As a whole, and specifically Sharm El Sheikh, it's safe to visit because, as a highly known tourist country and area, there are a lot of security measures. However, we offer you some basic tips in order to avoid any problems: Strictly follow the indications of the local authorities and do not leave the tourist routes.



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Women can be subject to unwanted interest and harassment in Sharm El Sheikh. It is therefore recommended for women not to walk around Sharm El Sheikh alone, avoid going out at night on their own and wear clothes that cover their arms, legs and chest.

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Getting Around Sharm El Sheikh is a small city, and many of its attractions are within walking distance. However, you'll need transportation to explore places outside the city, like Dahab or Na'am Bay. Sharm El Sheikh has an airport with domestic flights to Cairo and other cities.

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South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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Yes it is safe inside and outside the hotels, I think most of these stories come from people who have never been to Egypt! Ive been to Egypt three times and feel safer there than in Australia. Egypt takes tourist safety very seriously, they have a lot of security in place for your benefit.

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Yes it's perfectly safe to leave your hotel anytime day or night.

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The FCDO does not warn against travel to any of the main tourist destinations in Egypt, including Cairo, Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria.

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There are many types of venomous snakes in Egypt, and contrary to popular belief lots on the Sinai peninsular, including the Black spitting cobra. Thankfully on the Sinai they are found mainly in the desert and you would be very unlucky to see one in the Red Sea resorts.

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Sharm El Sheikh is one of those unique destinations you can visit year-round, and the best time to go is really up to you. But whatever time you choose, remember to pack your sunscreen! Sharm El Sheikh enjoys warm, sunny weather for much of the year, except for late November to February, when the temperature cools.

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In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers.

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