diving sharm el sheikh

For diving sharm el sheikh is the richest most effervescent destination in Africa, offering both luxuries of the modern world whilst seamlessly mixing with traditional Egyptian culture. Naturally when in the red sea diving is compulsory. For diving sharm el sheikh has always been known as one of the most coloured seas of the world. The geological movements of the past have created a unique condition that permitted marine life to grow in a fantastic variety of corals and reef fishes resulting in the widest possible range of colours.

The diving sharm el sheikh offers is spectacular offering everything from house reefs to the Thislegorm within a few hours by boat. The coral reefs and the tropical fish in and around diving sharm el sheikh are among the greatest you can see in the world, especially in Na'ama bay. Na'ama Bay boosts of great hotels, good restaurants and almost all activities imaginable. There are reefs off the beach at Na'ama, but the best places for going snorkelling are the Gardens (Near, Middle and Far) slightly east of Na'ama centre.

When diving sharm el sheikh the White Lagoon is a must, only accessible by boat from Sharm el Sheikh, and is one of the main attractions for everyone next to the Tiran Islands. They belong to an archipelago that has status as protected area, and may not be visited in the future. For divers, the choice goes much further. There are many shipwrecks out here, which means not only rich fish life but also underwater adventures. The Jackson Reef is another great attraction, with its 70 metre drop-off which must be visited when diving sharm el sheikh.
The Red Sea was formed about 25 million years ago when the African and Asian continental plates started to move apart. It continues to widen at a rate of about 1-2 cm per year. Containing more than 1,000 species of fish and has over 2,000 kilometres of fringing reef, making it one of the most bio-diverse seas in the world. Extreme heat in this region results in a very rapid rate of evaporation which results in a high concentration of salt. This makes the Red Sea among the saltiest bodies of water on Earth.

If your going to be diving sharm el sheikh then food is obviously going to be essential when your out of the water, Naama Bay has a plethora of restaurants which are priced at a fraction of the hotels, but are a better choice for dinner. The Marriott has a great outdoor pizza restaurant, Parmizzano's, which is good for lunch or dinner. For a late lunch and a good happy hour pad over to the Hilton, located five minutes walk from the Marriott.

At night after your days diving sharm el sheikh, downtown Naama Bay is a buzz of activity, with tourists crowding into row upon row of restaurants and bars. The Camel Bar is a favourite with the Brits, and its rooftop turns into a lively club at the weekend. The Alf Leila Wa Leila, located a few kilometres from Naama Bay, holds the best shows in Sharm, despite the fact that its prized performer is a male belly dancer named Tito. For late night partying, head to the Hard Rock Café but not too late unless you want to forfeit your day ahead diving sharm el sheikh.

For a town whose tourism market has barely reached adolescence, Sharm has a mature, western approach to tourism, which recognises that service sells. The quality of the service offered when diving sharm el sheikh is second to non, each experience is personal and genuine. Old Sharm is worth seeing once, but it is still in the early development stage, and the vendors are far more aggressive than in Naama Bay.

The best time to go try diving sharm el sheikh is in spring and autumn though it can get a little cool at night. During the summer months July and August it is very hot, but there is less wind than during the winter months. However, according to experiences, the view under water is best in summer and fall. There is almost always a light or even strong wind coming from North. Easyjet are currently offering some of the best flights for early 2009, London Gatwick to Sharm starting from 145GBP.

To find out more about diving holidays across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit Active Diving (http://www.activediving.co.uk/diving_destinations_sharm_el_sheikh.html) and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (14/08/08)

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