220209 - Egito: Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh is a well-known port and resort town at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, popular with package holiday makers and divers. Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Arab world and one of the finest diving spots in the world. Sharm el Sheikh has grown into three distinct areas now, Nabq is a new area to the North of Na'ama, Old Market and Hadaba to the South of Na'amaa Bay. Na'ama Bay part of the city is the center of nightlife and dining: most of Sharm's clubs, cafes, restaurants and shops are here. Nabq Bay Nabq Bay is on a promontory overlooking the Straits of Tiran at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba. The Old Town has an interesting bazaar and traditional restaurants. In the evening Sharm el-Sheikh is aglow with lights. Restaurants, bars and Cafes are all busy. The tourists gather to talk over the daytrips or diving experiences as they sip cold drinks and enjoy Sharm el-Sheikh international cuisine. Sharm el-Sheikh is what holidays should be about.