Ras Muhammad National Park
Protected area at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, known for coral reefs, clear water and rich marine life. Snorkelling and diving boats go here, and a coastal path crosses the park.
Sharm El Sheikh
Sinai's southern tip holds this resort town, known for the reefs of Ras Mohammed and for trips to Mount Sinai.
Attractive locations
SS Dunraven
British steamship that sank in the 19th century and now lies upside down on the sea floor. It is a popular dive site for those with experience, covered with coral and home to many fish.
Jackson Reef
Reef in the Strait of Tiran popular with experienced divers. Currents can be strong, and divers come to see large fish and a shipwreck on the reef.
Al-Sahaba Mosque
Large mosque in the Old Market area, with a white exterior, a tall minaret and decorative domes. It is a landmark of the town and visitors should dress modestly.
Na'ama Bay
Sharm's main seafront, a curved bay with a beach, promenade and cafes, and a shallow reef close to shore. Evenings are lively along the walkway.
Mount Sinai
Rugged granite peak in the Sinai desert, traditionally linked to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. Visitors climb a long path, often at night, to watch sunrise from the summit. It is a long day trip from Sharm.
Saint Catherine's Monastery
Orthodox monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, among the oldest in continuous use, with ancient icons and a rare manuscript library. Only part of it is open to visitors.
Airports
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport SSH
It is about 16 km in a straight line from Sharm El Sheikh.
Hurghada International Airport HRG
It is about 90 km in a straight line from Sharm El Sheikh.
Scams and safe taxis
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan17.8 °C2 mm
- Feb19.1 °C2 mm
- Mar21.7 °C4 mm
- Apr25.0 °C1 mm
- May28.9 °C0 mm
- Jun31.7 °C0 mm
- Jul33.0 °C0 mm
- Aug33.3 °C0 mm
- Sep31.5 °C0 mm
- Oct28.4 °C2 mm
- Nov23.7 °C2 mm
- Dec19.6 °C1 mm
Driest months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Wettest months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov.
Costs
Prices here are about 15% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
Police 122. Ambulance 123. Fire 180. Tourist police 126.
local government
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities visitor hotline 19654
Helps with: Egypt's tourism ministry hotline. It answers tourists' questions during their stay, such as site opening hours, and takes complaints and suggestions. The page says 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, in Arabic and English.
Who qualifies: Tourists in Egypt with questions, complaints or suggestions. The page is undated, so check the number is still in service.
Phone: 19654
ngo
Egyptian Red Crescent Society
Helps with: Egypt's national Red Crescent society, the local member of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Contact its head office in Cairo for its humanitarian services.
Who qualifies: People in Egypt who need its humanitarian services; contact the head office.
Phone: +20 2 25985555
Address: Abd El Razak El Sanhouri St., Nasr City, Cairo, 11371, Egypt
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Egypt
Helps with: The UN migration agency, present in Egypt since 1991. Its work includes migration and border management, crisis response, services for migrants and a migrants assistance hotline.
Who qualifies: Migrants in Egypt, including people fleeing conflict, and government partners. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +20227365140
Address: 47C Abu El-Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt 11211
local government
Police emergency number 122
Helps with: Reaches the police in Egypt. The number comes from UK government travel advice, which also lists 126 for the tourist police.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 122
local government
Ambulance emergency number 123
Helps with: Reaches the ambulance service in Egypt. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 123
local government
Fire emergency number 180
Helps with: Reaches the fire service in Egypt. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 180