Read the reviews of tourists about Sharm El Sheikh for 2019-2020. What do they write about the weather, hotels, beaches, sea and excursions in the popular resort of Egypt? Pros and cons of holidays in Sharm El Sheikh in 2021. Tourist advice.
Sharm el-Sheikh weather reviews
The Egyptian resort has a desert subtropical climate, so you can swim and sunbathe at any time of the year. Tour prices are lower from September to May, and the high season starts around April and ends at the end of November.
According to tourists, the best weather in Sharm el-Sheikh is in April, October and November. During these months, the sea is warm, and the average daytime temperature rarely exceeds + 30 ° C.
Sergei: "You need to go to rest here from about the end of September to mid-April, when the heat is not so exhausting. I was convinced of this from my own experience."
Zhanar: "June is the most successful month for swimming, diving and tanning, but not for walks and excursions."
Sharm el-Sheikh hotel reviews
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Most of the resort's hotels are 4-5 *, and almost all of them accept guests on an all-inclusive basis. According to reviews, the best hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh are located on the seashore or within walking distance from the beaches. Rooms at Hadaba and Naama Bay are relatively old. The most modern hotels are located in the Nabq area.
In order for a vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh in 2021 to meet expectations, study the reviews of tourists about hotels:
Review of Tropitel Naama Bay Hotel 5 *:
Anna: "Tropitel Naama Bay Hotel 5 * is a hotel for the soul! Upon arrival we were greeted very attentively! All wishes were fulfilled."
Review of Sharm Resort 4 * hotel:
Antonina: "We were very pleased with the Sharm Resort 4 * hotel. High-quality service, varied food, good entertainment every evening. I was very pleased with yoga 2 times a day."
Not all Sharm el-Sheikh hotels have received positive reviews from tourists. The complaints were mostly about old equipment.
Review of Red Sea Hotels Sharm Plaza 5 hotel *:
Marina: "The rooms in Red Sea Hotels Sharm Plaza 5 * are awful! They don't match the photos! Air conditioning is antediluvian and rattling like they are a hundred years old."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Sharm El Sheikh
Almost all the beaches of the resort are owned by a specific hotel or by agreement between 2-3 hotels. There are also free public beaches. Most of the sandy beaches are in Naama Bay. They are great for families with small children.
The best beaches in Sharm el-Sheikh, according to tourists' reviews:
- Naama bay
- Shark's Bay Beach
- El fanar
- Farsha Beach
- Terrazzina Beach
- Ras um sid
- Shark's Bay Beach
- White Lagoon.
adonin_sergei: "Naama Bay is a sandy, windless bay. You can safely swim with your children and dive in a mask. Slippers are not required."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Sharm el-Sheikh
Look for excursions on the Sputnik website. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
In the reviews, tourists are advised in 2021 to take excursions from Sharm el-Sheikh to Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, to Cairo and pilgrimage tours to the monastery of St. Catherine. Parents with children are happy to go to the Bora Bora water park, ride a boat with a glass bottom and swim with dolphins. According to fans of outdoor activities, in Sharm el-Sheikh you can go diving, snorkeling, go on a boat trip on a yacht, go on an excursion to the Colored Canyon, on a horse tour or motorcycle safari in the desert.
To plan your trip, read the reviews of tourists about excursions in Sharm El Sheikh.
Igor Mostovoy: "A large caravan of camels took us along the sea. It was atmospheric. The camels look happy. Everything is fine with them." More about the excursion →
Dmitriy: "We took an excursion" Safari on ATVs ". For the money we paid ($ 15 per person), we were completely satisfied. There were no hiccups or delays with the transfer." More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of staying in Sharm El Sheikh
The popular Egyptian resort is popular with lovers of beach holidays, diving and excursions. Many of those who vacationed in the south of the Sinai Peninsula in 2019 and 2020 would like to come back here again.
pros holidays in Sharm el-Sheikh in 2021, according to tourists:
- There is an airport.
- You can relax on the beaches all year round.
- Beautiful and clean Red Sea.
- Excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling.
- All inclusive hotels are enough.
- Good level of service.
- Large selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
- Interesting excursions.
- Friendly residents.
katy_kaif: "Sellers, locals and staff are always friendly, even on the streets ordinary passers-by smiled and nodded in greeting."
Minuses:
- Vacation is more expensive than in Hurghada.
- There are not many sandy beaches.
- The weather is too hot in summer.
Elena: "If you are all the time near the sea, then you don't feel the heat, because you constantly swim in the water. But then the sun and air dry out your body in just a matter of minutes."
Travel tips for Sharm El Sheikh
According to the reviews of tourists, rest in Sharm el-Sheikh is specific. Nearly all entertainment is confined to the hotel. There are few places for walking. If you love active tourism, plan more excursions.
miu_miu: "In Egypt, there is nowhere to go for a walk, you feel like a beast in a cage. In addition to the nearest shops and markets, you can watch it, and in the heat of + 40 ° C you don't really want to move."
Locals, especially merchants, understand English well. Some even speak Russian. If you want to get a discount on an item, learn a few words in Arabic. Egyptians value respect for their traditions and culture, and will willingly meet halfway.
Unfortunately, there are cases of petty theft in hotels in Sharm El Sheikh. Store money and valuables in safes.
Do not drink tap water, as this can lead to intestinal upset. In this heat, saving on bottled water is expensive!
The Red Sea has strong currents and sharks. For safety reasons, swim in designated areas and do not swim far from piers and pontoons.
