Discover Sharm El Sheikh

At the southern tip of the Sinai, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez meet, creating some of the most biodiverse reefs in the region. Sheer walls, soft corals and large schools of fish make the park a highlight for divers and snorkelers.

The city's liveliest waterfront promenade offers restaurants, bars and bazaars right on the water and is the social hub of Sharm El Sheikh in the evenings.

Four famous reefs between Sinai and Tiran Island — Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon — rank among Egypt's best-known dive spots, with steep walls and strong currents for experienced divers.

A day trip leads to the centuries-old Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of the biblical Mount Sinai, often combined with a nighttime climb to the summit for sunrise.

Sharm El Sheikh has its own international airport with numerous direct flights from European cities, with a flight time of about 5 hours from Switzerland.

Arabic is the official language. Good English is spoken throughout in hotels, restaurants and dive centers, and often German, Italian or Russian as well.

Thanks to a stable desert climate, Sharm El Sheikh can be visited virtually year-round, with the months of October to May being most pleasant without extreme summer heat.

Yes, the numerous all-inclusive resorts with calm bays, kids' clubs and easy access to house reefs make Sharm El Sheikh one of the most popular family destinations on the Red Sea.