Sharm el Sheikh

Egypt

Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh:

Sharm el Sheikh Restaurants

Affordable (25)

Makani

This popular bakery offers an extensive range of delicious sandwiches, sushi and pastries accompanied with your choice of fresh juice or gourmet coffee. read more
Fine dining (16)

On Deck, Lido Iberotel

The perfect setting for an intimate candlelit supper. Tables are laid out on the pier, with the twinkling lights of Na'ama Bay on one side and the warm waters of the Red Sea below and all around... read more

Sharm el Sheikh Nightlife

Chilled (21)

Stella Bar

The decor inspired by a local beer is a quirky feature of this bar in the heart of the Il Mercato shopping mall. Stop for an ice-cold one before hitting the shops. read more
Clubbing (17)

Hard Rock Cafe

With its central location, the Hard Rock Caf� is a good choice for dining and clubbing. From midnight, the tables are cleared, the beer and cocktails keep flowing and the partying doesn't stop... read more

This Month in Sharm el Sheikh:

By Penny Orford

Shopping: Next to Carrefour Express in Na'ama Bay, Crocs sells a range of genuine croc shoes in a variety of designs and colours. Made from a robust waterproof foam resin, Crocs make perfect footwear for hitting the Sharm beaches in comfort and style.

Key areas: An introductory scuba dive will give you the perfect opportunity to experience the excitement of breathing underwater for the first time. Join Sinai Divers for an unforgettable adventure in the ocean paradise of the Red Sea and find out why millions of people all over the world enjoy this amazing sport (tel: 069 3600158).

Sharm el Sheikh News & Gossip

Egyptian Christmas

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Christmas happens on 25 December, right? Not in Egypt, where the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates Jesus's birth two weeks later. So, those who aren't satisfied with one big day, can enjoy a second, sunny one...

1 Egypt uses three calendars: the Islamic, the Coptic and the Western. The Coptic calendar has 13 months in its year.
2 Coptics consider St Mark their first pope. His cathedral is in Cairo, where services are mainly held in the Coptic language.
3 It was only in December 2002 that Coptic Christmas officially became a public holiday in Egypt.
4 Christmas trees are as much a part of Coptic Christmas as their Western counterpart. In fact, Christmas trees actually originate in Egypt.
5 Services are held on the eve of 7 January and a special bread is given out. It's decorated with a cross and 12 dots to represent Jesus's disciples.
6 On Christmas morning, children are given a gift of money to buy sweets.

Sharm el Sheikh Trivia

May: Parts of the Red Sea coral reef are over 5,000 years old.
April: The highest temperature officially recorded in Sharm el Sheikh was a scorching 44 degrees centigrade!
March: The average rainfall in Sharm el Sheikh is less than 5mm per year.