Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is one of the Red Sea's most iconic resort destinations, offering UK winter sun seekers a near-perfect combination of guaranteed sunshine, spectacular marine life, world-class diving, and a well-developed resort infrastructure that delivers comfort and value in equal measure. Nestled at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh enjoys one of the most reliably sunny and dry climates on the planet, making it an outstanding choice for UK travellers looking to escape the winter months with complete confidence in the weather awaiting them. Johnson Holidays...
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Sharm El Sheikh is one of the warmest and most reliably sunny winter destinations available to UK travellers. Between November and February, daytime temperatures consistently range from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius, with an average of nine to ten hours of brilliant sunshine per day throughout the winter months. Rainfall is exceptionally rare, and the low humidity makes even the warmest days feel comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable. Evenings cool to around 13 to 16 degrees Celsius, making a light layer advisable for outdoor dining, though daytime conditions remain genuinely summery throughout the winter season.
Direct flights from the UK to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport take approximately five and a half hours, placing it comfortably within reach for a one or two week winter sun holiday. Flights are available from a range of UK departure airports including London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Glasgow. Johnson Holidays works with a number of airlines to provide convenient departure options from across the UK, and both direct and connecting flight itineraries are available depending on your chosen departure airport and travel dates.
Sharm El Sheikh is widely regarded as one of the finest diving and snorkelling destinations in the world, and this reputation is thoroughly deserved. The Red Sea offers extraordinary water clarity, vibrant and largely intact coral reef ecosystems, and a staggering diversity of marine life including reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, moray eels, sea turtles, lionfish, and vast shoals of tropical fish. The Ras Mohammed National Park, accessible by boat from Sharm El Sheikh, is considered one of the top dive sites on the planet. The wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, a Second World War cargo vessel lying on the seabed, is among the most celebrated and visited wreck dives in the world.
Sharm El Sheikh's main resort areas each offer a distinct character and atmosphere. Naama Bay is the most established and lively part of the resort, with the highest concentration of hotels, restaurants, bars, and dive centres, making it ideal for those who want to be at the heart of the action. Sharks Bay, slightly further north, is quieter and more family-oriented, with a beautiful bay and a more relaxed pace of life. The Nabq Bay area, at the northern end of the resort, is home to some of Sharm El Sheikh's largest and most modern all inclusive complexes and is particularly well suited to families and those seeking a self-contained resort experience.
Sharm El Sheikh is an exceptional base for excursions both on and off the water. The Ras Mohammed National Park boat trip is essential for snorkellers and divers, while a visit to the island of Tiran offers stunning scenery and outstanding reef diving. On land, a sunrise hike to the top of Mount Sinai followed by a visit to the ancient St Catherine's Monastery is one of Egypt's most profound and memorable experiences. Desert jeep safaris into the Sinai interior, quad biking, camel riding, and Bedouin camp experiences under the stars are all popular options. Day trips to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza are also available for those wishing to combine their Red Sea holiday with a glimpse of ancient Egypt.