Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh is the administrative hub of
Egypt's
Southern Sinai province which includes the smaller
coastal towns of
Dahab and
Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior,
Saint Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Sharm
el-Sheikh is known as The City of Peace referring
to the large number of international peace conferences that
have been held there. Sharm el-Sheikh is also known for its
glamorous lifestyle, attracting millions of people each
year.
Arabic is the official language of Egypt.
Most Egyptians understand and speak at least a little (if
not much) ENglish, French, Italian, Russian and German.
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Sharm El Sheikh Attractions
This canyon is in the middle of the desert mountains near
Nuweiba. It derives its name from the fascinating colour and
shade variations where water has gouged a path into the rock
over thousands of years. Approximately a two-hour drive from
the hotel, the Conrad Sharm El Sheikh Resort.
Dahab
Dahab is a beautiful oasis with golden-yellow beaches and is
one of Sinai's most treasured diving sites. It is extremely
famous for its deep diving sites, such as the Lighthouse,
Blue Hall and the Canyon. Approximately an hour's drive from
the hotel, the Conrad Sharm El Sheikh Resort.
Nuweiba
Nuweiba is literally the 'Pearl of the Gulf of Aqaba', a
small, secluded resort famous for its magnificent beaches
and situated 170 kilometres from the hotel, the Conrad Sharm
El Sheikh Resort.
Ras Mohammed National Park
Ras Mohammed is Egypt's capital of the diving world and is
located approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Sharm El
Sheikh. The park contains uplifted coral reefs, alluvial
plains, wadis, granite, sandstone mountains, soft sand dunes
and mangrove trees and is home to many animal species,
including foxes, gazelles and migratory birds. For many, Ras
Mohammed's most stunning scenery is found underwater, in the
broad, terraced coral reefs that encircle the peninsula. The
Thistlegorm wreck can be accessed from here. Easily
accessible from the hotel, the Conrad Sharm El Sheikh
Resort.
Ras Nosrani National Park
Ras Nosrani lies right across from Tiran Island and is one
of Sharm El Sheikh's best diving spots, with an extensive
reef favoured by scuba-divers and snorkellers alike. Closest
diving to the hotel, the Conrad Sharm El Sheikh Resort.
St Catherine's Monastery
Set in the mountains of the Sinai, St Catherine's Monastery
is one of the oldest known Christian monasteries in the
world, built in the 6th century at the base of Mount Moses.
Still a functional monastery, visitors can view the chapel,
as well as an amazing collection of icons. Approximately 250
km from the hotel, the Conrad Sharm El Sheikh Resort.