Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt)

With its fabulous, colourful underwater world, the Red Sea counts amongst the most beautiful dive sites in the world. Sharm el Sheikh doesn't only draw in divers to its beautiful beaches however, but also many surfers and people on beach holidays.

With its fabulous, colourful underwater world, the Red Sea counts amongst the most beautiful dive sites in the world. Sharm el Sheikh doesn't only draw in divers to its beautiful beaches however, but also many surfers and people on beach holidays.
Wonderful coral reefs and mussel beds lie just off the coast, as can be seen in Ras Mohammed National Park on the southern tip of the Sinai that is well worth a visit. The diverse coral reefs confirm the Red Sea's title as the "sea of corals". Those who do not dive may still marvel at the underwater world aboard a glass-bottomed boat and take advantage of the surfing, water skiing and banana boating offers available on the region's countless beaches.
The Sinai mountain range that rises behind Sharm el Sheikh attracts walkers with its fascinating scenery: the area around St. Catherine's Monastery comes highly recommended. An early morning ascent to the monastery on Moses Mountain to enjoy the sunrise is popular as the red sandstone mountains are bathed in a unique blaze of colour. The first part of the journey can be undertaken on the back of a camel, although further up the mountain, the trail must then be negotiated on foot. An additional challenge is the walk back down from the monastery on Mount Catherine. After a five to six-hour ascent, fantastic views can be enjoyed over the Gulf of Suez as far as Saudi Arabia.