Sharm, Egypt: Top Scuba Diving Destination
Sharm el Skeikh, or just Sharm, is one of the hottest travel destinations in the Arab world, and for good reason. It’s quickly being recognized as one of the finest diving spots in the world, and the variety of activities available to the visitor is mind boggling.
Forty years ago, Sharm Egypt was little more than a small fishing village. But during Israel’s occupation, Sharm began to transform into a travel destination as the area was developed. It now contains many of the amenities that you would expect in a travel destination, except that it’s been able to maintain its historic roots.
Sharm and nearby Hurghada are located on the Red Sea coast, and just offshore there is a wide spectrum of aquatic life and beautiful coral, including dolphins and sharks, if that interests you! Sharm caters to scuba divers of all levels, so even if you’re new to the activity, you’ll find a reputable dive operator who can accommodate you.
If scuba diving is not for you, there are plenty of other beach activities that you can take part in. Hurghada and Sharm beaches have beautiful white sand and the water is crystal clear. Bad pictures are almost impossible to take here!
Most of the hotels in Sharm, are located in the Na’ama Bay neighborhood, a long sandy bay with a beautiful, palm-fringed boulevard. Other popular neighborhoods include Ras Um Sid and Sharm El Maya, which is near the older Sharm el Sheikh development.
Egypt entertains more than 5 million visitors every year, and in recent years, over one quarter of them have visited Sharm. The locals are very friendly and accommodating with tourists, but there are still some taboo customs that you should familiarize yourself with if you’re planning a vacation. To get the most out of your holiday, look into Egypt packages, which will help you plan your travel.
For the most part, most of Egypt is generally safe. There is very little violent crime, and the most likely crime that you could be exposed to would be pick pocketing, but security is stationed in many public areas to protect the travelers’ interests.
Sharm is a beautiful city in a wonderfully historical city. If you plan a trip to Sharm, whether on its on or as part of one of the available Egypt packages, you will not be disappointed, and you will leave with some fantastic memories (and hopefully photographs) that will last a lifetime.
