# Things to see in porto sharm (Egypt): 7 places and when to go

> porto sharm is a town in Egypt, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Diving (6), Beaches (4), With kids (1). The best known are Thomas Reef and Gordon Reef. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/porto-sharm/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Egypt · 28.0409, 34.4091
- **Places:** 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Diving](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/submarinismo/) (6) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/playa/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/familia/) (1) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/fauna/) (1)
- **Also possible:** April to May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** SSH Sharm El Sheikh, 7.2 km as the crow flies

## What to see in porto sharm

The places in and around porto sharm, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Thomas Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/thomas-reef/): Reef in Egypt · 7.3 km
- [Gordon Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gordon-reef/): Reef at the Straits of Tiran · 7.4 km
- [aqua park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/aqua-park/): With kids · Wildlife · 3 m
- [Gold Stars Diving Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gold-stars-diving-center/): Dive site · 11 km
- [Jackson Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/jackson-reef/): Reef at the Straits of Tiran · 7.2 km
- [Shark's Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/shark-s-bay/): Dive site · 11 km
- [Woodhouse Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/woodhouse-reef/): Reef at the Straits of Tiran · 7.0 km

## When to go to porto sharm

Months when you can visit porto sharm: April to May and September to October. Its places do not agree on a single best time, so check each one.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 10 h 24 |
| February | Better not | 11 h 02 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 48 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 41 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 23 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 46 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 37 |
| August | Better not | 13 h |
| September | Possible | 12 h 09 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 19 |
| November | Better not | 10 h 35 |
| December | Better not | 10 h 14 |

In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. In January, 1 of the 7 places are at their best.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to porto sharm

The nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH, Sharm El Sheikh), 7.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.0409%2C34.4091)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.0409%2C34.4091)

## Other towns nearby

- [Sharm El Sheikh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/sharm-el-sheikh/): 8 places · 23 km
- [El Fanar Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-fanar-street/): 8 places · 52 km
- [El Gouna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-gouna/): 5 places · 100 km
- [Hurghada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/hurgada/): 24 places · 107 km
- [Safaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/safaga/): 12 places · 153 km
- [Luxor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/luxor/): 98 places · 314 km

And all of Egypt, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in porto sharm?

The best known: [Thomas Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/thomas-reef/), [Gordon Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gordon-reef/). In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### How do you get to porto sharm?

The nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), 7.2 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.0409%2C34.4091) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with porto sharm as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).