Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most popular resorts in Egypt. The most well known area of Sharm El Sheikh is Naama Bay (also spelt Nama Bay or Na’ama Bay). There are lots of 4 and 5 star hotels in Sharm El Sheikh offering all inclusive packages and great holiday deals. The area has become more popular and is a great family holiday resort also well known for scuba diving holidays. As one of the most popular Red Sea holiday destinations there are lots of all inclusive hotels in Naama Bay, hotels in Sharks Bay and hotels in Nabq Bay. Due to its fantastic weather Sharm El Sheikh is a popular summer and winter sun destination
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.
Holidays in Sharm
There are a variety of things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh. Tiran Island, Na'ama Bay, Ras um Sid, the National Park of Ras Mohamad, Saint Catherine's Monastery and Moses Mountain are just a few that are most visited. Diving in Sharm El Sheikh is very popular, with many hotels in Sharm El Sheikh having their own dive centres onsite and professional courses are widely available.
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist areas.
Nightlife in Sharm El Sheikh
The hotels in Sharm El Sheikh offer a variety of daytime and evening entertainment but for those wanting to explore, Naama Bay offers bars, restaurants and nightclubs including the Hard Rock Café and Pacha nightclub.
