
Sharm El Sheikh islargely a resort city that is marked by many attractions. Tourists from all over the world head to Sharm for bright sun, blue skies, warm & beautiful water as well as the various waterfront attractions that highlight the city. High class hotels as well as 5 star restaurants make also cater well to tourists. Diving or snorkeling in the surrounding turquoise water are considered to be the a memorable experience that can only be had in Sharm. There are numerous diving sites in Sharmwhich areconsidered to be a paradise for a perfect Red Sea diving holiday.

Diving in Sharm el Sheikh is performed either by boat or from shore: the coast is almost totally lined by fringing or barrier reefs, with very few sandy beaches; the more impressive dive sites are located though off the coast. The Sharm el Sheikh diving area comprises also the famous Ras Mohammed National Park, where access is permitted only with an entrance fee (payable directly at all diving centers).

Sharm el Sheikh is also a popular starting point for extended dive trips, also called liveboards or diving safaris. From here you can join a liveboard to the exceptional dive sites of the Straits of Gubal with the wreck graveyard of Abu Nuhas, passing by the fabled Thistlegorm, the Red Sea's most well known wreck, or a diving safari to the incredible sites around Tiran island.
Sharm el Sheikh is also a popular starting point for extended dive trips, also called liveboards or diving safaris. From here you can join a liveboard to the exceptional dive sites of the Straits of Gubal with the wreck graveyard of Abu Nuhas, passing by the fabled Thistlegorm, the Red Sea's most well known wreck, or a diving safari to the incredible sites around Tiran island.
Here are only a few of the most famous dive sites in Sharm el Sheikh: