SINAI
Dreaming of crystal clear water or coral reefs blazing with
colour? Sharm El- Sheikh is the perfect place for you. As Egypts’s leading
diving centre, the town has built up a first class reputation. Just 25 km away
you will find the extraordinary Ras Mohammed National Park- described by
Jacques Cousteau as one of the world’s greatest nature reserves. The Taba
Heights complex offers plenty of opportunities for snorkeling or scuba diving
off Pharaof’s Island, while lovers of windsurfing or kite surfing will rejoice
in the strong, steady coastal breezes.
HISTORICAL AND NATURAL WONDERS
It’s really easy to admire a glorious sunrise from the
summit of legendary Mount Sinai, thanks to the many excursions on offer from
Taba Heights or Sharm El-Sheikh. While you visit the ancient monastery of St
Catherine, take time out to contemplate the burning bush of biblical fame. A
trip to the nature reserve at Abu Gallum is a perfect opportunity to admire
magnificent mountain landscapes populated by the Arabian Ibex, striped hyena
and even the exclusive hyrax. Many other natural wonders await you, from
peaceful oases to the astonishing coloured Canyon.
THE DESERT AND ITS DWELLERS
There are many Bedouin tribes living in the deserts of the
Sinai Peninsula, thanks to the network of canals bringing water from the Suez.
These hospitable desert dwellers will open their tents to you when you visit
their encampments. Your desert excursion will finish with a traditional glass
of tea followed by a delicious repast beneath a glittering canopy of stars.
Touring on camel back, strolling through captivating canyons- the choice is yours.
For an intense experience, take a turn across the Sinai desert and brave the
immense expanse of golden dunes in a 4x4 or on a quad bike.
SOUVENIRS
The town of Sharm El-Sheikh has metamorphosed into a smart,
streetwise destination where shopaholic will find plenty to keep them occupied.
Of you prefer Egyptian silks or cottons or you are on the lookout for onyx or
gold or silver jewellery , visit the shopping centre at Na’ama Bay, where the
elegant surroundings form a perfect setting for a wide variety of specialist
boutiques. Don’t miss the old market in Sharm El-Sheikh where local
craftsmanship abounds, from hand woven rugs and subtle oriental perfumes to the
herbs and spices you will need to recreate the rich tastes and scents of
Egyptian cuisine……
