Welcome to Sharm el-Sheikh
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Surrounded by a crystal-clear, deep-blue sea and a breathtaking desert landscape, Sharm el-Sheikh has developed into one of the most popular holiday destinations in Egypt. Come here to relax in one of the many well-developed tourist resorts, or dive at the area’s unique coral reefs. But ’Sharm’ is far more than just a resort town. It is also an ideal spot to discover real Egyptian culture and to travel to the neighbouring historic sites such as the renowned Mount Sinai.
Facts
| Population | 35 000 |
| Currency | 1 Egyptian Pound (LE) = 100 piasters |
| Opening hours | Varying, with many shops open until late. |
| Website | www.sharmguide.com www.sharmelsheik.com www.touregypt.net |
| Newspapers | al-Ahram, al-Gomhurija, al-Achbar |
| Emergency numbers | Police: +20 69 366 0311 Ambulance: +20 69 360 0554 Fire brigade: +20 69 360 0630 |
| Tourist information | Open daily from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, except Fridays Tel: +20 69 366 3573 or 4721 |
