Sharm
El Sheikh: Experience nature at its finest
Tranquil, turquoise waters, spectacularly merging with white sandy
beaches…the bright orange sun, crowning a backdrop of lofty golden
mountains, as they marvelously embrace the picturesque scene … an
overwhelming sight of “nature at its finest”. Such a heavenly sight
does not only mitigate why Sinai’s
soil can narrate the early stories of merciful religions, dawned
on humanity, but also explains why Sharm El Sheikh’s coastline is
now Sinai’s biggest, and most
renowned, magnetically attracting tourists from all over the world.
Whether you’ve come here searching for sheer physical beauty manifested
in; the Red Sea’s fascinating marine life, shining sun, and matchless
desert excursions, or simply searching for world-famous accommodation,
and dining, found in a variety of quality hotels, and restaurants
stretched along the resort’s coastline, Sharm El Sheikh has it all
in abundance. The ideal time to visit the lively city is March-May,
as the sun is not as dry as it normally is in the morning, and the
night tends to be refreshingly cool. Be prepared to spare high energy
levels for your holiday to keep up with locals’ joyful nature, as
their innate ability to defy sleep, explains why the coastline’s
clubs, casinos and cafes, pump with life all night long.
Getting there
and about
Sharm El Sheikh has a newly, renovated International Airport, recently
expanded to accommodate 1200 passengers per hour. With Egypt’s national
airlines “Egypt Air” providing
regular, scheduled flights, European cities are connected to Sharm
at least once a week. If you are traveling from
Cairo, daily, local connections
are available for $190, and the journey takes around 50 minutes.
However, budget travelers can still enjoy visiting Sharm El Sheikh
by catching the “Super Jet" bus located at Torgoman station in downtown
Cairo for only L.E. 65, but grabbing snacks and beverages is highly
recommended, as the journey lasts around 7 hours. Once you arrive
at Sharm, each hotel provides free shuttle buses to drive its guests,
and if your hotel is located in Naama Bay-the most popular, tourist
center - you needn’t worry about transportation, as you are in the
middle of action. However, for travelers staying outside the bay,
4 and 6 seated Taxi’s are available in front of every hotel, as
well as, reasonably priced micro buses with a maximum fare of L.E
3.
Historical
Overview at a glance
In general, Sinai Peninsula
has been plagued by conflicts, most recently between 1967 and 1982,
when it was occupied by Israel. Sharm El Sheikh specifically has
been captured in the 1967 war, but to its benefit, as Israelis worked
on developing its main port, as well as building several hotels
along its extended coastline. “Naama Bay”, was given its name by
Israelis, to best describe its nature, as “Naama” translates to
“Pleasant’ in Hebrew and Arabic too. Camp David’s treaty came as
a turning point in Egyptian history, as occupied areas were returned
to Egypt, and ever since, Sharm El Sheikh has been remarkably booming,
to set itself as tourists’ favorite holiday destination.
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