Flanked by the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba with the Red Sea stretching out to the south, the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt has its feet planted firmly in the sea. At its tip, where desert and ocean meet, is the city of Sharm El Sheikh; a once secret paradise now showing itself proudly to the world. Nicknamed the city of peace, some of the best diving in the seven seas and countless stunning beaches are found here. SCUBA, desert safari, water sports, horse riding and cocktail culture all centre around the warm and placid waters of the Red Sea, making it one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Arab world.
Neighbouring the Ras Mohammed National park, ‘Sharm’, as it is known to locals, was once a sleepy fishing village. Now a thriving Egyptian city, it has its own airport and is served by several UK airlines including EasyJet and Thomas Cook. The city
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