Sharm El-Sheikh is a city located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, along the Red Sea.

Sharm El-Sheikh contains a lot of beautiful beaches, clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, which makes it a top destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. It is also famous for hosting international conferences, including peace talks and environmental summits.

The city is known by the “City of Peace” due to its role in diplomatic efforts over the years.

The climate in the city is warm and sunny.

Sharm el-Sheikh have many spots such as Naama bay, the SOHO Square entertainment complex, and Ras Mohamed national park.

 It is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea, near the city of Sharm El Sheikh.

The distance between Sharm El-Sheikh and Ras Mohamed is about 35.8 km, which takes about 33 min by the car.

The area of Ras Mohamed is approximately 480 square kilometers (185 square miles), 135 square kilometers of land and the other remaining area comprising coastal and marine environments, rich in coral reefs and diverse marine life.

The best of Ras Mohamed is the coral beaches located in the depths of the water ocean, Featuring colorful fish and endangered sea turtles, and also amazing aquatic life such as mollusks and marine algae. It is also known as one of the most three places for snorkeling around the world.

There are a lot of beautiful places there, there are a beach area suitable for tourism, Mangrove area for scientific research, also there is an area of the Enchanted Pond, which depends on the movement of the tides, ancient earthquake zone, Coral reef and bird watching points, and Excavation areas

It is one of the most beautiful diving places in the world. The diversity of birds is such as hawks and storks, also the diversity of mammalian animals such as sand-funk Fox, hyena, mountain goat, Egyptian gazelle, and mountain hare. The diversity of marine animals such as Barracuda, tuna, shark, angelfish and the diversity of reptiles such as sea bass-drefel and the diversity of free reefs; hard and soft.

Ras Mohamed offers a lot of activities, Boat Tours; there are a different part to explore, you can take boat tours to do that. Bird Watching; The park is home to a variety of bird species, particularly during migration seasons. Beach Relaxation; you can relax and enjoy the clear waters of the Red Sea as there are several pristine beaches within the park. Diving and Snorkeling; By these activities, you can explore sites like Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, and Jackfish Alley. As the park is famous for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. Hiking; There are trails that allow you to explore the park’s unique desert landscapes, including sand dunes, fossilized corals, and mangrove forests. Some areas of the park offer opportunities for camping, where you will enjoy the experience of the natural beauty of Ras Mohamed overnight. Of course, after all these places and beauty don’t forget to take a photo for the landscapes, underwater scenes, and diverse wildlife.

The best time for snorkeling at Ras Mohamed is from April to October as the sea will be warm and conditions are calm, but even the winter months offering pleasant snorkeling opportunities.

It has a strict regulation to protect the place and its beauty, they encourage the snorkelers to respect the environment by not touching the coral, avoiding disturbing marine life, and following guidelines set by the park authorities. Also, you have to follow the guide’s instructions, to avoid the effect of potential currents specifically around the reef.