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Small reef fish swim above branching and rounded corals in clear blue water.

Sharm el-Sheikh

Reef-fringed resort bays, Ras Mohammed excursions, Naama Bay evenings and the Old Market give Sharm a beach-first rhythm.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Corals and reef fish beneath the surface of the Red Sea.

Itineraries

Small reef fish swim above branching and rounded corals in clear blue water.
Corals and reef fish beneath the surface of the Red Sea.
Sharm el-Sheikh in 3 daysNaama Bay, Sharm Museum, SOHO Square, Ras Mohammed, Hadaba, Il Mercato, Al Sahaba Mosque, Old Market3 days, EgyptBalanced pace

Where to stay

Choose Naama Bay for restaurants and promenades, Hadaba for the southern coast and Old Market, or Sharks Bay for resort stays near SOHO Square.

The areas: Naama Bay, Hadaba and Ras Um Sid, Sharks Bay and SOHO.

Where to stay in Sharm el-Sheikh: areas and adviceHotels in Sharm el-Sheikh

Places to see

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MosqueAl Sahaba Mosque exteriorA domed mosque with tall minarets at the center of Sharm's Old Market area.Entry: Exterior visit only
NeighborhoodHadaba and Ras Um Sid coastSharm's southern resort district, with cliffside hotels and the coast around Ras Um Sid.Entry: Use your hotel beach or arrange permitted access before going
NeighborhoodIl MercatoAn open-air shopping arcade in Hadaba, a short drive from the Old Market.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodNaama BayA central Sharm resort district with beach hotels, restaurants and pedestrian evening streets.Entry: Beach access depends on your hotel or confirmed day pass
NatureRas Mohammed National ParkA protected peninsula with coral reefs, desert coast and a mangrove channel south of Sharm.Entry: Activity and vehicle charges may be separate
TransportRas Mohammed National Park entranceThe road entrance used for land visits to Ras Mohammed National Park south of Sharm.Entry: Confirm required documents; vehicle charges are separate
MuseumSharm el-Sheikh MuseumA museum of Egyptian civilization, including animal mummies, coffins and objects connected with daily life.Entry: Daily morning and evening sessions; Ramadan hours differ
FoodSharm Old MarketA shopping and dining district around Al Sahaba Mosque in the southern part of Sharm.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodSOHO SquareA dining and entertainment district near Sharks Bay, with restaurants, cafes and evening food outlets.Entry: Pay as you go