In an unparalleled success
compared to any other city in Egypt and maybe the whole region,
Sharm El Sheikh was awarded by the United Nations Educational, Science, and
Cultural Organization, the UNESCO, as the finest city in the world for peace
and beauty.
Sharm El Sheikh was granted with
this international recognition because of the role the city
played in establishing the principals of justice and comprehensive peace in the area
of the Middle East.
Sharm El Sheikh has hosted many
international peace conferences with the participation
of many parties with the presence of the former Egyptian president, Hosni
Mubarak, who made Sharm El Sheikh his favorite resort where he spent the last
days of his ruling period, beside many of the well known world leaders.
Moreover, the city has witnessed
many conferences and meetings between the Israelis,
the Palestinians, and the United States leaders to settle the problems between
the two sides.
Moreover, after the signing of the
Camp David Peace Agreement between Anwar El Sadat,
the former President of Egypt, and the Israeli authorities in 1978, Sharm El Sheikh
has guided all its political, economical, and touristic capabilities to support
peace in the whole region.
On the other hand, after Egypt
regained control over the city of Sharm El Sheikh in 1982,
the Egyptian authorities have given special attention to the city to make it
one of the most wonderful resort that has become famous all around the world
with tourists coming from Europe, the United States, and all the regions of
the globe to spend their holiday in the city of peace.
The best holiday ever can be
organized in Sharm El Sheikh. This is why numerous travelers
especially from Europe, because of the short distance, fly directly to the Sharm El
Sheikh International Airport to enjoy the most fascinating time in one of the
finest resorts all over the globe.
Sharm El Sheikh is considered to
be among the most charming picturesque destinations
in the world with its great mountains that take the color of iron and manganese
forming breathtaking scenes.
This is besides the wonderful
distinctive fauna and flora of Sharm El Sheikh that are difficult
to be found anywhere else in the world, the finest underwater coral reefs, fish,
and colorful sea creatures, the fine weather of the city have all qualified
Sharm to be one of the most favorite resorts in the world.
Sharm El Sheikh, according to the
latest governmental statistics, has been ranked as number
one among all the cities and regions in Egypt according to the number of tourists'
arrivals and the number of nights they spend in the city.
Moreover, in the year 2000, the UNESCO has
chosen Sharm El Sheikh, among 14,000 cities from all over the world, to be the best city of peace and
charm.
Sharm El Sheikh has a significant
location situated at the southernmost section of Sinai,
around 500 kilometers away from Cairo, the Egyptian capital, and positioned in the
place where the Suez Gulf and the Aqaba Gulf meet together with the Red Sea to the
South.
Less than twenty years ago,
traveling to Sharm El Sheikh to have a dive in the wonderful
spots the city offers was a true adventure. The tourists had to camp in the desert
and walk for long distances to reach the sea.
Today, Sharm El Sheikh has the
best world class hotels, resorts, facilities, and services
making a holiday in the city quite a marvelous experience. There are numerous
diving center and travel agents in the city offering all sorts of tours and diving
lessons for experts, beginners, and for all ages.
Surrounded by a circle of Desert
Mountains and hills, Sharm El Sheikh is protected from the
strong winds that come from the Northern section of Sinai. The city rises as a star
on a rocky spur that is divided into the bay of Sharm El Sheikh and the bay of Sharm El
Maya.
Among the most amazing
characteristics in Sharm El Sheikh that is matchless any other
coastal cities in Egypt is that in the afternoon the guests will find plenty of
activities to do as there are a large number of restaurants,
internationally popular bars, discos, shops, cafes, and all sorts of entertainment facilities
making it a wonderful spot for the youngsters and all the family members.
However, most definitely, the most
charming feature of the city of Sharm El Sheikh is its
wonderful beaches. The water of the sea is transparent and full of underwater treasures
and the sandy beaches are relaxing with numerous activities to be done during
the day like snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, riding a boat, riding a jet ski,
or even just chilling around on the beach and enjoying the sun rays.
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