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Details About Sharm el Sheik
Destinations » Mediterranean » Suez Canal » Sharm el Sheik
The port and town of Sharm-el-Sheikh lies near the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Straits of Tiran meet the Gulf of Aqaba. With its strategic position, the Sinai posed a desirable target for various rulers over the centuries. Sharm-el-Sheikh was initially developed by the Israelis during the Sinai occupation. Na'ama Bay, a short drive from the port, has grown from virtually nothing into a sizeable resort since the early 1980s. Between the two towns a string of hotels line a once-untouched coastline. Resort hotels offer great opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. Glass bottom boat trips are available for those preferring to view the exotic marine life of the Red Sea without getting their feet wet.
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Real Temp: 90º
Humidity: 24%
Wind: NNE at 14 mph
Real Temp: 90º
Humidity: 24%
Wind: NNE at 14 mph
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88º / 75º
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Shopping
The majority of shops are located at the resort area of Naama Bay, located five miles from the port. Egyptian cotton, papyrus prints, jewelry and especially cartouches are popular items. Most shops are open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; some may close several hours during lunch.
Currency
The local currency is the Egyptian pound.
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