Sharm el Sheikh

Egypt

Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh:

Sharm el Sheikh Restaurants

Cheap (15)

Don Panino

For a speedy sandwich, head to Don Panino for hot and cold wraps and paninis. There are also burgers on the menu - perfect washed down with an icy beer. read more
Affordable (15)

Vino

Conveniently located opposite the duty-free shop, this low-key seafood and steak house offers great value for money, with the emphasis on simple food cooked well. read more
Good quality (14)

La Gondola

The romantic atmosphere here, complete with nightly live music, provides the perfect setting in which to dine on gourmet Italian food. read more

Sharm el Sheikh Nightlife

Chilled (13)

Tavern 2 (T2)

Popular with ex-pats, T2's large outdoor terrace if perfect for unwinding with a cold beer at the end of the day. read more
Live Music (11)

Camel Bar & Roof

This popular hang-out is the place to be if you enjoy good music and a lively atmosphere. The downstairs bar plays host to a different live band every Thursday night, or head up to the roof and... read more
Clubbing (11)

Pacha

The Sharm branch of one of the hottest Ibiza clubs more than lives up to its party reputation. The showpiece is a large open-air disco floor complete with swimming pool, terrace, cocktail bar and... read more

This Month in Sharm el Sheikh (March):

By Penny Orford

Shopping: The Harley Davidson shop in the La Strada shopping mall, Nabq, sells a wide range of branded clothes and accessories for men, women and kids.

Sightseeing: Enjoy a round of golf in guaranteed sunshine at the 18-hole PGA Championship course located at the Jolie Ville Golf. On-site facilities include a driving range, practice areas, lessons, equipment rental, clubhouse and the 19th Hole bar and restaurant (tel: 069 360 3200).

Key areas: Running the entire length of the main beach in Na'ama Bay, the promenade is lined with a wide selection of bars, restaurants and shops to suit all tastes.

Day trips: Hidden away in the mountains of south Sinai is St Katherine's Monastery, the oldest Christian monastery in existence and the smallest diocese in the world. Longwood organises the two-hour trip north of Sharm (tel: 069 360 2236).

Sharm el Sheikh Trivia

March: In September 2009, Natalia Molchanova set a new world record in Sharm el Sheikh by free diving on a single breath to a depth of 101m.
February: The Red Sea contains more fish species than any other body of water the same size.
January: The Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) is an independent, international organisation created to uphold the 1979 Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel. The MFO's South Camp is centrally located in Sharm el Sheikh, and houses soldiers and military personnel from 11 different countries.