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- Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh
A world-acclaimed dive centre and the most developed of the Red
Sea resorts, Sharm el-Sheikh has many holiday activities, luxury
accommodation and restaurants available. Most Sharm el-Sheikh
hotels and diving centres are situated four miles (7km) from the
city at Naama Bay and it has become a busy holiday resort with
plenty of shopping opportunities, late night entertainment and an
attractive holiday atmosphere.
Numerous dive sites are within reach of Sharm el-Sheikh,
including the huge drop-offs at Ras Mohammed in the extreme
southern part of the peninsula, the Straits of Tiran, various
wrecks and 28 sites located along the coast that are reached by
boat. Naama Bay has a gently sloping sandy bottom, is ideal for
dive classes, and provides diving and snorkelling opportunities for
all levels without having to use a boat or car to get there.
Besides excellent diving and snorkelling, which are the main
activities when in Sharm el-Sheikh on holiday, there are plenty of
watersports available if one feels like doing more than just
soaking up the sun. Add a vibrant nightlife with casinos, discos
and nightclubs and one can't complain of boredom!
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.