What is the best area of Sharm El Sheikh?

Na'ama Bay - just 3 miles up the coast from Sharm El Maya, Na'ama Bay is the city's glittering tourist hub. Known for its beautiful beach, the neighborhood also boasts some of the best hotels, nightlife venues, and restaurants.



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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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The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high.

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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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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. Cases of sexual assaults against female tourists have occurred in the past.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sharm el-Sheikh High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sharm el-Sheikh flight deals.

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Sharm El Sheikh (4 days are enough) The famous resort by the Red Sea is located at the extreme south of Sinai Peninsula. It is far from Cairo about 500 km. Sharm is very popular for the dive sites which are considered among the top dive sites in the world like Thistlegorm & Shark and Yolanda Reef.

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There are no travel advisories in place for popular tourist spots like Cairo, the cities along the Nile, including Luxor and Aswan and resorts by the Red Sea such as Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. Check the latest UK Government travel advice here.

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

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Avoiding food poisoning: What not to eat in Egypt
Heated and cooked food is your best friend. Avoid anything raw or any food that is served fresh such as salads and fruits. If you can't give up your greens and fruits, wash it yourself. This is what I usually do.

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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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That depends entirely on your preferences. Both places are definitely worth a visit and offer many excursions and activities as well as diving schools. I would say Hurghada is for those looking for more action, Sharm El Sheikh for a quieter holiday or with a focus on diving and snorkelling.

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Tourists from the US, the EU, or the UK who are traveling to (and remaining in) Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, and Taba don't need a visa, as long as their trip doesn't last more than 15 days. But don't worry, even if you do need to get an Egypt Visa, the process is very easy.

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