Holidays in Sharm el Sheikh

Positioned on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, cheap holidays to Sharm el Sheikh offer an ideal spot for water sports and relaxation. It boasts crystal waters, beautiful beaches, a range of hotels and lots of entertainment. In fact Sharm el Sheikh holidays offer all the amenities you could expect, including casinos, nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities.

Getting to Sharm el Sheikh

All the major tour companies offer cheap Sharm el Sheikh holidays from a variety of London and regional airports. If you don't fancy a package holiday you can make your own arrangements for a cheap holiday to Sharm el Sheikh by putting together a flight and hotel yourself. Try our search for cheap flights to Sharm el Sheikh and then get yourself a deal on Sharm el Sheikh hotels. There are good options from a mixture of low cost, scheduled and charter airlines.

When to go to Sharm el Sheikh

You're most likely to find a cheap holiday to Sharm el Sheikh in the low season months of January, February and March, when hotel rates are cheaper and the weather is cooler. It's also possible to find a cheap holiday to Sharm el Sheikh during the hot summer months of June to August but be warned it will be seriously hot! The temperatures are best in autumn and spring and a holiday at these times can also be a good way to get some sun when it is dissappearing in the UK. Consider visiting for April's International Camel Competition or October's International Diving Competition to add a little extra in 2012 and 2013 to your Sharm el Sheikh holiday!

What to do in Sharm el Sheikh

With its guaranteed sunshine, unbeatable diving and glorious beaches, a holiday to Sharm el Sheikh is great way to unwind. Sharm el Sheikh is one of the most accessible tourist resort communities in the Sinai peninsula and there are plenty of diving sites along the 10-mile beach. You can participate in lots of other water sports, plus horse and camel riding, desert safaris and visiting sights like Mount Sinai. The shopping is great at the Sharm El-Sheikh mall which has both foreign and local products.