Regarded as the centre of Egypt, the outstanding diving destination of Sharm el sheikh on the Red sea offers spectacular underwater views and marine life. Sharm el Sheikh has fetched an unsurpassed reputation for diving across the because of its calm, emerald green waters and plethora of marine life in residence. Active Diving offer holidays across the red sea, Sharm el Sheikh offering something for everyone, especially solo travellers.
Whilst travelling through Egypt there are countless ways of meeting fellow travellers, Active Diving brings each of their divers together to ensure a community is created, including each diver whether beginner or experienced. Accommodation in Egypt is often the core area to meet other travellers, especially the popular mentioned in the guide books. Many of the independent travellers are in pairs or on their own and it's perfectly acceptable to join them without any ill feeling.
The red sea boasts some of the best diving in the world, Active Diving and their team can guide you through this vibrant and varied underwater life throughout. The first port of call for Sharm el Sheikh diving is Na'ama Beach, Shark's Bay, Sharm El- Moya, Ras um Sid, and the Terrazina Beach. The Tiran Island is an excellent scuba diving spot at Sharm el Sheikh. Don't be disappointed if you are not a professional diver, there are many tour operators in the UK whom can arrange courses for when you arrive (Active Diving: http://www.activediving.co.uk).
Exploring the spectacular reefs of Ras Nourani under the guidance of expert divers leaves an indelible impression on the minds of the visitors ensuring Sharm el Sheikh diving is a memorable experience for all. Sharm el Sheikh diving is unsurpassed in Egypt and renowned for diving across the globe. The red sea had been a source of wonder and mystery throughout the world for various reasons; however it is now a particularly interesting site because of the plethora of marine treasures hidden beneath its emerald waters. Active Diving are established in Sharm el Sheikh, with some of the most experienced divers in the area guiding and teaching, ensuring your experience will be second to non.
Sharm el Sheikh diving is most definitely in the land of dreams, filled with crystal clear water, splendid corals, awesome underwater vegetation and atypical Piscean species which will not only please your eyes but present you with an opportunity of witnessing some of the best surprises in the sea.
In the popular tourist areas cheap hotels are in abundance. There is a wide range of choice for people on all budgets. There are many dormitory style rooms for those are on the tightest of budgets, however for not much more it is perfectly achievable to get a single room. Active Diving can help you find the right accommodation for your needs and budget, allowing you to concentrate on the diving.
Because Egyptians don't drink much you'll find a majority of the hotels devoid of drunken revelry, but you will find a multitude of late night conversations about where to go and what to see under the water. Active Diving have many guides to the diving in Egypt on their website (http://www.activediving.co.uk/diving_destinations_sharm_el_sheikh.html).
Watch out for the tourist restaurants where although the food may look familiar it will be expensive to find out. A night trip up Mount Sinai-walking in the dark gives everybody a sense of camaraderie and can be done outside of precious diving hours, allowing you to get the most from your holiday in Sharm. Active Diving can recommend the best local restaurants to visit upon your arrival, showing you some local cuisine and culture rather than an interpretation of British cuisine.
To find out more about travelling solo with Active Diving in Sharm el Sheikh, Lanzarote or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (29/08/08)
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Sharm el Sheik diving
Sharm el Sheik was founded by the Israelis, who felt a need to improve control over the land they occupied in 1967. This control is still adding character to the destination, the wealth tourism is bringing to the area is accelerating this growth in leaps and bounds. Sharm el Sheikh is Egypt's more luxurious resort with a plethora of eateries and entertainment in the evenings. There are no budget hotels, but a nice range of good-valye 3 star places. Sharm el Sheikh offers a ferry running to Hurghada, and good communications lines going up on either side of Sinai.
Diving is compulsory when around the Red Sea, Sharm el Sheik diving offers coral reefs and tropical fish, among some of the greatest you can get across the Red Sea. If you don’t already have your PADI openwater certificate it may be more cost effective to pick it up out in Sharm el Sheik.
Na'ama Bay for Sharm el Sheik diving is the perfect House Reef, ranking among the most in the Red Sea. Here you will commonly encounter Groupers, Jacks, Barracuda, Moray Eels, Napoleon Fish and a wealth of different species of colourful reef fish. Mantas and even Whale Sharks come in to Naama Bay itself to feed on the rich plankton in spring. Dolphins and Beluga Whales are frequently enjoyed between here and the Straits of Tiran so keep your eyes peeled when you arrive.
Sharm el Sheik diving offers some of the most spectacular night dives in the world, species which usually hide by daylight are amongst the reefs many grottos and caverns. Night Sharm el Sheik diving brings out these creatures from their daytime hiding places to hunt, you can marvel at then colours and luminescence only experienced in these epic conditions.
Irrelevant of your diving experience you will most probably have the experience of increasing your knowledge of diving from a boat excursion. Under the guidance of your instructor or guide both you and non-divers alike can share the experience through snorkelling, sunbathing or relaxing.
Sharm el Sheik diving offers short and long term excursions to the following dive sites: The straits of Tiran, Sharks bay, the national park of Ras Mohamed and even more sites which are found only through local knowledge.
The Straits of Tiran are formed by the island of Tiran to the East and the Sinai mainland to the west. The reefs are named after British cartographers and are called Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, after Thomas Reef and Gordon Reef.
The effects of deep waters, continental plate and narrow channel combine to funnel a strong supply of nutrient rich waters to the coral reefs across Sharm el Sheik diving. This in turn creates a food chain linking the plankton, coral and marine organisms and reef fish to the Sharks, Manta and Eagle Rays that are frequently encountered here. These unique reefs, which feature steep walls, canyons and caverns, provide a wealth of outstanding colours and huge schools of fish such as Snappers, Barracudas, Bat Fish and Jacks. Sharm el Sheik diving currents can be dangerously strong at the extremes of the reefs and care must be taken to assess both their direction and strength to avoid danger.
Shark's Bay is a popular tourist destination, as a result there isn't much free space left, but Sharm el Sheik diving is a testimony that heavy tourism can work. It is quite beautiful and the reef just off the beach is well-preserved, colourful and full of fish that loves swimming rich under you.
The National Park of Ras Mohamed, the centre of Sharm el Sheik diving can definitely be described as "wall dive" paradise, the dive sites in the vicinity of Ras Mohamed predominantly. Few places in the world can rival the sheer vertical walls that plunge into the depths 800 metres and more below these towering cliffs.
The wealth of marine flora and fauna is astounding and each site of Sharm el Sheik diving offers divers different attractions. The main Sharm el Sheik diving sites are Jackfish Alley, Shark's Observatory, Shark's Reef and Jolanda Reef.
The Local Sites found between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Nasrani (opposite Gordon Reef at the mouth of the Straits of Tiran) provide a wealth of unrivalled diving adventures for beginners and experienced divers alike. The geography of this coastline restricts access to many of the sites by land and therefore Sharm el Sheik diving is mainly done from daily boat excursions.
The dive sites differing features range from stunning walls and canyons to coral slopes and gardens. The main dive sites are known as Ras Nasrani, Ras Bob, White Knight, Shark's Bay, Ras Umm Sid and the Temple, the Tower, Ras Katy, Amphoras and the Gardens.
If Sharm el Sheikh is the best place for swimming and relaxing in Egypt, Na'ama is the best in Sharm. Na'ama Bay boasts 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.
Central Sharm
The Red Sea contains 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.
The Egyptian Red Sea has always been known as one of the most coloured sea of the world. The geological movements of the past 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.
To find out more about Sharm el Sheik and diving across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk/diving_destinations_sharm_el_sheikh.html and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on Sharm el Sheik diving
Diving is compulsory when around the Red Sea, Sharm el Sheik diving offers coral reefs and tropical fish, among some of the greatest you can get across the Red Sea. If you don’t already have your PADI openwater certificate it may be more cost effective to pick it up out in Sharm el Sheik.
Na'ama Bay for Sharm el Sheik diving is the perfect House Reef, ranking among the most in the Red Sea. Here you will commonly encounter Groupers, Jacks, Barracuda, Moray Eels, Napoleon Fish and a wealth of different species of colourful reef fish. Mantas and even Whale Sharks come in to Naama Bay itself to feed on the rich plankton in spring. Dolphins and Beluga Whales are frequently enjoyed between here and the Straits of Tiran so keep your eyes peeled when you arrive.
Sharm el Sheik diving offers some of the most spectacular night dives in the world, species which usually hide by daylight are amongst the reefs many grottos and caverns. Night Sharm el Sheik diving brings out these creatures from their daytime hiding places to hunt, you can marvel at then colours and luminescence only experienced in these epic conditions.
Irrelevant of your diving experience you will most probably have the experience of increasing your knowledge of diving from a boat excursion. Under the guidance of your instructor or guide both you and non-divers alike can share the experience through snorkelling, sunbathing or relaxing.
Sharm el Sheik diving offers short and long term excursions to the following dive sites: The straits of Tiran, Sharks bay, the national park of Ras Mohamed and even more sites which are found only through local knowledge.
The Straits of Tiran are formed by the island of Tiran to the East and the Sinai mainland to the west. The reefs are named after British cartographers and are called Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, after Thomas Reef and Gordon Reef.
The effects of deep waters, continental plate and narrow channel combine to funnel a strong supply of nutrient rich waters to the coral reefs across Sharm el Sheik diving. This in turn creates a food chain linking the plankton, coral and marine organisms and reef fish to the Sharks, Manta and Eagle Rays that are frequently encountered here. These unique reefs, which feature steep walls, canyons and caverns, provide a wealth of outstanding colours and huge schools of fish such as Snappers, Barracudas, Bat Fish and Jacks. Sharm el Sheik diving currents can be dangerously strong at the extremes of the reefs and care must be taken to assess both their direction and strength to avoid danger.
Shark's Bay is a popular tourist destination, as a result there isn't much free space left, but Sharm el Sheik diving is a testimony that heavy tourism can work. It is quite beautiful and the reef just off the beach is well-preserved, colourful and full of fish that loves swimming rich under you.
The National Park of Ras Mohamed, the centre of Sharm el Sheik diving can definitely be described as "wall dive" paradise, the dive sites in the vicinity of Ras Mohamed predominantly. Few places in the world can rival the sheer vertical walls that plunge into the depths 800 metres and more below these towering cliffs.
The wealth of marine flora and fauna is astounding and each site of Sharm el Sheik diving offers divers different attractions. The main Sharm el Sheik diving sites are Jackfish Alley, Shark's Observatory, Shark's Reef and Jolanda Reef.
The Local Sites found between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Nasrani (opposite Gordon Reef at the mouth of the Straits of Tiran) provide a wealth of unrivalled diving adventures for beginners and experienced divers alike. The geography of this coastline restricts access to many of the sites by land and therefore Sharm el Sheik diving is mainly done from daily boat excursions.
The dive sites differing features range from stunning walls and canyons to coral slopes and gardens. The main dive sites are known as Ras Nasrani, Ras Bob, White Knight, Shark's Bay, Ras Umm Sid and the Temple, the Tower, Ras Katy, Amphoras and the Gardens.
If Sharm el Sheikh is the best place for swimming and relaxing in Egypt, Na'ama is the best in Sharm. Na'ama Bay boasts 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.
Central Sharm
The Red Sea contains 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.
The Egyptian Red Sea has always been known as one of the most coloured sea of the world. The geological movements of the past 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.
To find out more about Sharm el Sheik and diving across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk/diving_destinations_sharm_el_sheikh.html and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on Sharm el Sheik diving
Monday, August 11, 2008
Diving sharm – The Wrecks
Diving sharm is a must for anyone who is serious about exploring the underwater world, wreck diving especially is the place whereby the world above the water amalgamates perfectly with the aquatic world to create an awe-inspiring locality of marine life, colours and seemingly new worlds. Diving sharm is, in my opinion the pinnacle of where our everyday world blends with the depths of the ocean.
Wreck diving in the red sea, especially when Diving sharm opens your eyes to feasts amongst the Sinai Peninsula whereby the amount of wrecks present for divers to investigate is endless. Diving sharm offers perhaps the two most famous sunken shipwrecks in the world, the Thislegorm and the Dunraven. Known for the thrill they create when diving as well as the pristine condition and almost untouched state in which the red sea has preserved these vessels.
Diving sharm to dive the Thislegorm is well worth it, the ship lays at anchor awaiting further orders and directions from its previous commander, Great Britain. Once a supply vessel, she was laden heavily with an array of military equipment en route to North Africa to replenish British troops with ammunition and vehicles. Sunken by an attack from a German bomber in the late evening of 6th October 1941, the bombs took out the number four hold, ripping the stern apart. Resulting in the sunken treasure which holds some of the most wonderful aquatic life visible when Diving sharm.
Diving sharm is an experience which every diver should explore; the Thislegorm is integral to the overall experience. 126m long with a beam of 17.5m, once with the capability of carrying 4898 tons. She lies on a sandy plain at 30m, with parts of her bridge coming to just 17m. Safety is imperative when diving this piece of history, the currents are strong and the tidal directions can vary greatly, ascent and descents on rope secured by the wreck are obligatory.
Diving sharm for the wreck itself is undisputedly the number one dive site in the world featuring a vast array of military hardware ranging from anti aircraft and bren guns, airplane wings, ammunitions and shells, railway carriages and tenders, Wellington boots, trucks and motorcycles.
Diving sharm for the Thislegorm is awe-inspiring in itself, however additionally the Dunraven offers something slightly different. She was a steam and sail powered vessel en route from Bombay to Newcastle transporting spices and timber when she met with the horse shoe reef at Sha'ab Mahmud. The ship hit the reef after an allegedly drunken dispute involving the Captain, his wife, and his First mate, and caught on fire. The shipwreck has been underwater for more than 130 years; its contents were stripped of by a team of archaeologists in the 80s. Now it resembles a large cave. Inside divers can find schools of yellow goat fish and Giant morays. Due to its long time underwater the hull that is on the top is encrusted with corals and full of marine life, such as schools of bat fish, nudibranchs, pipe fish and the very rare ghost pipe fish.
Diving sharm for its wrecks induces a haze of adrenaline induced speechlessness which is incomparable to any other diving experience, a must for the premier position on any divers must see list.
Author: Emma Parker (11/08/08)
To find out more about Diving sharm and other areas across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on Diving sharm
Wreck diving in the red sea, especially when Diving sharm opens your eyes to feasts amongst the Sinai Peninsula whereby the amount of wrecks present for divers to investigate is endless. Diving sharm offers perhaps the two most famous sunken shipwrecks in the world, the Thislegorm and the Dunraven. Known for the thrill they create when diving as well as the pristine condition and almost untouched state in which the red sea has preserved these vessels.
Diving sharm to dive the Thislegorm is well worth it, the ship lays at anchor awaiting further orders and directions from its previous commander, Great Britain. Once a supply vessel, she was laden heavily with an array of military equipment en route to North Africa to replenish British troops with ammunition and vehicles. Sunken by an attack from a German bomber in the late evening of 6th October 1941, the bombs took out the number four hold, ripping the stern apart. Resulting in the sunken treasure which holds some of the most wonderful aquatic life visible when Diving sharm.
Diving sharm is an experience which every diver should explore; the Thislegorm is integral to the overall experience. 126m long with a beam of 17.5m, once with the capability of carrying 4898 tons. She lies on a sandy plain at 30m, with parts of her bridge coming to just 17m. Safety is imperative when diving this piece of history, the currents are strong and the tidal directions can vary greatly, ascent and descents on rope secured by the wreck are obligatory.
Diving sharm for the wreck itself is undisputedly the number one dive site in the world featuring a vast array of military hardware ranging from anti aircraft and bren guns, airplane wings, ammunitions and shells, railway carriages and tenders, Wellington boots, trucks and motorcycles.
Diving sharm for the Thislegorm is awe-inspiring in itself, however additionally the Dunraven offers something slightly different. She was a steam and sail powered vessel en route from Bombay to Newcastle transporting spices and timber when she met with the horse shoe reef at Sha'ab Mahmud. The ship hit the reef after an allegedly drunken dispute involving the Captain, his wife, and his First mate, and caught on fire. The shipwreck has been underwater for more than 130 years; its contents were stripped of by a team of archaeologists in the 80s. Now it resembles a large cave. Inside divers can find schools of yellow goat fish and Giant morays. Due to its long time underwater the hull that is on the top is encrusted with corals and full of marine life, such as schools of bat fish, nudibranchs, pipe fish and the very rare ghost pipe fish.
Diving sharm for its wrecks induces a haze of adrenaline induced speechlessness which is incomparable to any other diving experience, a must for the premier position on any divers must see list.
Author: Emma Parker (11/08/08)
To find out more about Diving sharm and other areas across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on Diving sharm
diving in sharm el sheikh
The location most commonly referred to when discussing any scuba diving destination has to be diving in sharm el sheikh. The red sea boasts some of the best diving in the world, the diving in sharm el sheikh offers a variety of dive sites from reefs and walls to wrecks. Situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula it marks where the red sea and the gulfs of Suez and Aqaba split in two. Diving is readily available everywhere, there are nearly fifty dive Centres in the region ensuring the opportunity cannot be missed.
Directly located on the eastern Red Sea coast, it is one of the best liked place for divers thanks to many diving sites accessible in a few minutes from the majority of accommodation. Liveaboards are common however unnecessary for the more popular dives in the area. The diving in sharm el sheikh is famous for its transparent and mild water, the abundance of colours and the presence of many different kinds of coral. Not to mention when diving in sharm el sheikh the abundance of marine life is astounding from sharks to dolphins and turtles.
Another massive attraction for those wanting to go diving in sharm el sheikh is the temperature of the water, its good all year round making diving and snorkelling possible constantly. In the depths when diving in sharm el sheikh it is very easy to find a number of wrecks. In these waters besides all the bentonic species it is very easy to meet big pelagic, tiny fishes, barracudas and sharks.
In Sharm el Sheikh, both diving and snorkelling can be rewarding just by stepping out from the beach or your house reef as part of the accommodation, which is a common occurrence. There are great reefs in Na'ama Bay, Ras Um Sid and Shark's Bay. But you will soon see plenty of offers for short or long excursions. Not only does this offer variation, but also experiences that should not be missed. When joining an excursion for snorkelling and diving in sharm el sheikh remember to note that the value for snorkellers can sometimes be limited. Many visitors diving in sharm el sheikh take dive courses while there. The quality of the courses vary somewhat, but many are of good quality. For many foreigners, prices are attractive, but not for all. Western countries with many dive centres, often offer better prices as well as better preparation for cold-water diving. If you do choose to take a course whilst there I recommend seeking a PADI or BSAC registered centre, Active Diving have a handful of outfits across the Red Sea and will be able to help you arrange this before you leave the UK (http://www.activediving.co.uk, 087 123 11 122).
More Europeans learn to dive here than anywhere else in the world and diving is ideal for beginners. Whatever your experience, dive centres require you to do one local dive before they will take you on a boat trip in order to give you an opportunity to orient yourself to Red Sea diving. The popularity of some of the more popular sites when diving in sharm el sheikh does mean that the water can get rather crowded, particularly once the day boats arrive. The dive sites are diverse and covered in coral formations and a range of marine life, including jacks, snappers and barracudas. The areas covered by Sharm are from the Straits of Tiran through to the marine park of Ras Mohammed. The Straits of Tiran have four circular reefs rising out of deep water and surrounded by steep drop offs. Ras Mohammed has steep coastal cliffs that drop away underwater to depths of over seventy metres. There are coral gardens that are shallow and calm as well as some excellent drifts in strong currents. For the more advanced diver, with day boats going as far as the wreck of the Thislegorm if you are willing to get up early for a four-hour boat trip. There is also the possibility of diving the Dunraven, which takes 2 1/2 hours by boat.
When not diving, if you have not had enough of the water it is possible to snorkel, swim, and do other water sports such as parasailing and banana boat rides. The resorts are quite lively with restaurants, bars, discos and shops and food and drink is relatively cheap. There are also various organised day trips such as quad biking or jeep safaris in the Sinai desert, trips to Mount Sinai and the 6th Century St Catherine’s Monastery. Close to the resort is a nature reserve where there are lakes and mangroves.
Author: Emma Parker (11/08/08)
To find out more about diving in sharm el sheikh and other areas across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on diving in sharm el sheikh
Directly located on the eastern Red Sea coast, it is one of the best liked place for divers thanks to many diving sites accessible in a few minutes from the majority of accommodation. Liveaboards are common however unnecessary for the more popular dives in the area. The diving in sharm el sheikh is famous for its transparent and mild water, the abundance of colours and the presence of many different kinds of coral. Not to mention when diving in sharm el sheikh the abundance of marine life is astounding from sharks to dolphins and turtles.
Another massive attraction for those wanting to go diving in sharm el sheikh is the temperature of the water, its good all year round making diving and snorkelling possible constantly. In the depths when diving in sharm el sheikh it is very easy to find a number of wrecks. In these waters besides all the bentonic species it is very easy to meet big pelagic, tiny fishes, barracudas and sharks.
In Sharm el Sheikh, both diving and snorkelling can be rewarding just by stepping out from the beach or your house reef as part of the accommodation, which is a common occurrence. There are great reefs in Na'ama Bay, Ras Um Sid and Shark's Bay. But you will soon see plenty of offers for short or long excursions. Not only does this offer variation, but also experiences that should not be missed. When joining an excursion for snorkelling and diving in sharm el sheikh remember to note that the value for snorkellers can sometimes be limited. Many visitors diving in sharm el sheikh take dive courses while there. The quality of the courses vary somewhat, but many are of good quality. For many foreigners, prices are attractive, but not for all. Western countries with many dive centres, often offer better prices as well as better preparation for cold-water diving. If you do choose to take a course whilst there I recommend seeking a PADI or BSAC registered centre, Active Diving have a handful of outfits across the Red Sea and will be able to help you arrange this before you leave the UK (http://www.activediving.co.uk, 087 123 11 122).
More Europeans learn to dive here than anywhere else in the world and diving is ideal for beginners. Whatever your experience, dive centres require you to do one local dive before they will take you on a boat trip in order to give you an opportunity to orient yourself to Red Sea diving. The popularity of some of the more popular sites when diving in sharm el sheikh does mean that the water can get rather crowded, particularly once the day boats arrive. The dive sites are diverse and covered in coral formations and a range of marine life, including jacks, snappers and barracudas. The areas covered by Sharm are from the Straits of Tiran through to the marine park of Ras Mohammed. The Straits of Tiran have four circular reefs rising out of deep water and surrounded by steep drop offs. Ras Mohammed has steep coastal cliffs that drop away underwater to depths of over seventy metres. There are coral gardens that are shallow and calm as well as some excellent drifts in strong currents. For the more advanced diver, with day boats going as far as the wreck of the Thislegorm if you are willing to get up early for a four-hour boat trip. There is also the possibility of diving the Dunraven, which takes 2 1/2 hours by boat.
When not diving, if you have not had enough of the water it is possible to snorkel, swim, and do other water sports such as parasailing and banana boat rides. The resorts are quite lively with restaurants, bars, discos and shops and food and drink is relatively cheap. There are also various organised day trips such as quad biking or jeep safaris in the Sinai desert, trips to Mount Sinai and the 6th Century St Catherine’s Monastery. Close to the resort is a nature reserve where there are lakes and mangroves.
Author: Emma Parker (11/08/08)
To find out more about diving in sharm el sheikh and other areas across The Red Sea, Lanzarote and South Africa visit http://www.ActiveDiving.co.uk and quote: ART
Author: Emma Parker (03/08/08)
That’s all for now on diving in sharm el sheikh
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