Sharm el Sheikh

Top 10 things to do in Sharm-el-SheikhThe raceway is situated on the airport road just
Divingoutside Na'ama Bay next to Sofitel and the Hyatt
Whether it's your first time to breathe underwater orhotel.
you're an experienced diver, Scuba Diving is definitely
the number one activity in Sharm el Sheik. Wreck,Horseback Riding
Tech, drift or fish - there is an experience waiting forIf you are an early bird and love horses, then take
you.  If you have never tried diving, give it a shotthe opportunity to go on a sunrise trip out in the
and add a little something new to your holiday plans.desert or along the beach. There are a couple of
Golfstables offering excursion rides. There is nothing
Imagine yourself surrounded by the Sinai Mountainsnicer than being on horseback in the peaceful desert
and the glorious Red Sea, leaning over the ball on theat dawn, while it is still cool and enjoyable.  If dawn
eighteenth hole, anticipating a cold beer on the 19this not your thing then there are also sunset rides.
and watching the sun go down. Sharm el Sheik hostsJust be honest and let the guide know if you are a
a beautiful 18-hole golf course situated at thenovice or experienced, so you are ensured a suitable
Movenpick Golf.  The course is 6021 yards andhorse and pace. Concorde Hotel and Sofitel just
graded as a par 72. Outside guests are welcome;outside Na'ama Bay have a well run and profession
however, we recommend a reservation. Golf lessonsoperations and the horses are well looked after. Most
available upon request and karts can be rented in therides vary from one to two hours.
golf shop. If you just want to hit a few balls - theQuad runners
driving range is waiting for you.Taking a cruise on a quad runner is a fun, fast
Water Skiing or Wakeboardingactivity and a great way of getting out into the
If your fancy is more above the waves than under,desert. There are quite a few companies offering
check out the opportunities for water skiing orthese rides and most of them can be found on the
wakeboarding.  Ten kilometers south of Na'ama Baydesert side of the main road running through Na'ama
is Sharm el Maya is a protected bay with theBay.  There are sunrise and sunset trips as well as
perfect conditions for skiing. Give wakeboarding a trydaylong excursions (be careful of the day temps. in
for fun. You can even take a lesson. Try your luckthe summer months). Whatever time you decide to
and attempt to jump through the wake turning 80become a desert biker then a good tip is to bring a
degrees. Sun & Fun are located on the beach at"Kofeya" or headdress as there is a lot of dust and
Iberotel Palace hotel. Banana rides and inter-tube ridessand driven up by the quads and it can be a bit rough
are also available.on the hair, face and eyes.
Bungee catapultIce Skating
Not for the faint hearted, but still ten minutes ofBelieve it or not there is an ice rink in Sharm el Sheik.
guaranteed adrenalin pumping action - plus an amazingIt is real ice, so it's really cool, making it a pleasant
view. The giant catapult is situated in the Na'ama Bayway to escape the heat during the day. There is also
parking lot next to the Na'ama Bay Hotel.  It's verya snack bar and a few seating areas for you to rest.
simple; you are strapped into a seat in an openThe rink is situated in the sporting area of the
sphere cage, which is attached to two elastic cables.Concorde Hotel on the airport road north of Na'ama
3, 2, 1 and blast off, you are bungeed skywards.bay.
Go Kart RacingBowling
If you feel the need for speed, but not of theCamel riding, Hobby-Cats, Paragliding, Stargazing and
skyward variety, then check out go karting.  It's notmuch more
just for kids! Ghibli Raceway is a professional go-kartFor number ten on our list there are a multitude of
center, with four challenging circuits in one, built tothings. There is so much packed into this ten km strip
FIA standards. As a competitor you are given racingof coastline that our list could be endless.
overalls, a cotton balaclava and a full-face helmet.