Hiking
Get those muscles working with a good old hike where you can enjoy nature to its fullest by going on a hike either along the shore, around the town or deep into the desert, as nothing will be the same as being surrounded by the awesome mountains and clear blue sky.
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Quad Biking in Sharm
Had a great afternoon out Quad Biking in the Sinai Desert, March 2007.
Banks & ATMs
Opening hours for Egyptian banks are generally Monday to Thursday 8.30am-2pm, plus an evening shift (5-8pm in winter, 6-9pm in summer); some also open similar hours on Saturday, and from 10am to noon on Sunday (details are given as relevant in the text). Most foreign banks are open from 8.30am to 1pm Monday to Thursday, and sometimes on Sunday - link to list of banks and ATM guide - text about currency exchange, traveller checks, credit cards, moneygram and western union.
Jeep Safari
Not brave enough to try quad bikes? Well, jeep safaris are the answer then. Similar to the quad safari, but rather than driving a quad, you are driven up to the valleys in a 4x4 jeep.
Fly A Kite
Bring back the memories of childhood when you used to run around flying kites, but guess what, there is no age limit and you can still enjoy doing it along the beach or at any of the national parks
Horse Riding
Being in Sharm and not to try camel or horse riding is unacceptable. So, a visit to one of the local stables is absolutely a must. Omar Riding Club is one of them. But since it is located in the desert, booking is highly recommended, as not many taxis will agree to go there; and if they do, you will probably be overcharged, breaking your carefully planned budget. Booking, on the other hand, insures you get free transportation.
St. Katherine Monastery
Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fiftee
Ultimate Heaven round ‘The Corner
"I am living nearby and have never heard of a fabulous bakery and a restaurant on Peace Road,” – said my colleague entering ‘The Corner’, one of the most worthy places in town. “And it’s a pity, as the place deserves the highest praises.” – She added.
Indeed, being open in 2007, the place has already recommended itself as a perfect spot for those fond of fabulous oriental cuisine, aromatic ‘shisha’, nostalgic sounds of oriental and western melodies and delicious pastries.
Gabr Elbent
Part of the attraction of this site is the novelty of the commute - by camel along the inaccessible coastline between Dahab and Nabq to the north of Sharm El Sheikh. The sight of a train of camels, driven by Bedouin in full regalia and loaded down with high-tech dive gear, is an unforgettable one. The site is a sheer wall running around the north point of a curving bay. Following the coastline, the wall drops to depths well past 50m (164ft).
