City or town
Things to see in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt): 8 places and when to go
Sharm El Sheikh is a town in Egypt, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Diving (2), Beaches (2). The best known are Ras Muhammad National Park, Naama Bay and Jabal Safrat al 'Āţ. The best time to come is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Egypt · 27.8559, 34.3153
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April and October.
- Also possible
- November to March, May and September.
- Nearest airport
- SSH Sharm El Sheikh, 16 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sharm El Sheikh
The places in and around Sharm El Sheikh, 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.
- Ras Muhammad National ParkEgyptian national park in South Sinai4.0 km
- Naama BayBay in the area of Sharm ash-Shaykh6.4 km
- Jabal Safrat al 'ĀţHill in Egypt5.3 km
- Ras Umm SidDive site969 m
- Camel Dive Club & HotelDive site6.0 km
- El FanarBeaches877 m
- Garden BayHoliday resort an dive site near Sharm el-Sheikh7.4 km
- Safir Sharm Waterfalls ResortBeaches4 m
When to go to Sharm El Sheikh
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:25
- FebPossible11:03
- MarPossible11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayPossible13:23
- JunBetter not13:45
- JulBetter not13:36
- AugBetter not13:00
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15. In April, 4 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sharm El Sheikh
The nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH, Sharm El Sheikh), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- porto sharm7 places23 km
- El Fanar Street8 places74 km
- El Gouna5 places80 km
- Hurghada24 places85 km
- Safaga12 places131 km
- Luxor98 places292 km
And all of Egypt, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sharm El Sheikh?
The best known: Ras Muhammad National Park, Naama Bay, Jabal Safrat al 'Āţ, Ras Umm Sid. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 15.
How do you get to Sharm El Sheikh?
The nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sharm El Sheikh as the destination and these 8 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.
Keep reading
- EgyptBefore travelling to Egypt: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa: buy it on arrival at the airport for about 25 dollars in cash, or apply…
- Nature81 places for nature in Egypt, from Gulf of Aqaba to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.