Sharm ash Shaykh

Sharm el-Sheikh is a large resort at the south tip of the Peninsula in . The main reasons to visit are for scuba-diving and other water and beach activities, and to explore the Sinai desert.
  • Bay
  • Also known as
    “Sharm el Sahikh”
    “Sharm el-Sheikh”
    “Sharm esh Sheikh”
    “Sherm”
    “Sherm el Sheikh”
    “Sherm Sheikh”
    “Solomon’s Bay”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Naama Bay.
Suburb
is a natural bay in , Egypt.
8 km northeast of Sharm ash Shaykh
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Latitude
27.85148° or 27° 51′ 5″ north
Longitude
34.2806° or 34° 16′ 50″ east
Open location code
7GVPV72J+H6
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