Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, is a true Mediterranean jewel that hovers between illusion and reality, between substance and poetic images, it’s the city developed from a mere anchorage to “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”. Alexandria has first come to existence when the young Macedonian leader, Alexander the Great, chose it to become the capital of Graeco- Roman Egypt in 332 B.C. It wasn’t only an ancient Egyptian center for learning, but it was also a historical setting that witnessed the stormy relationship between Mark Antony and Cleopatra.
Sharks Bay
Sharks Bay is situated to the North of Naama Bay. This amazing bay consists of a rocky yet pristine shoreline where a deep sandy canyon drops rapidly through the reef to an approximate depth of more than 60 meters. It is rich with soft coral reefs and a wide array of marine species including barracudas, spotted eagle rays, and sharks, after which the bay was named. To the south, the reef has a moderate slope coated with corals, whereas to the north it is a shallow area that suits the purpose of light snorkeling. The average depth of Sharks Bay ranges from 98 to 280 meters, which therefore requires advanced divers to be able to enjoy diving and snorkeling through numerous sites at the bay.
Turtle Bay
This site is covered with coral towers, pinnacles, and is one of the favorite playgrounds for turtles. It houses magnificent soft coral gardens, huge pieces of salad coral and an extremely wide variety of marine life.
Ras Um El Sid
This site is a coral shelf that starts near the shores and slopes down quietly with many sandy patches, pinnacles, and coral heads in between. It is renowned for its large gorgonian forest in the south starting at 17 meters and going deeper than one could see. The plateau is teaming with marine life, corals, and even whale sharks and mantas. There is a huge possibility to encounter pelagic creatures such as tuna, trevally, carnax, and grunts. You may also find Crocodile fish, all kinds of morays, and surgeon fish swimming around the plateau.
Nabq Bay
Situated around 35 km / 22 miles north-east of Sharm El Sheikh, Nabq is an important coastal protectorate and is sandwiched between the resort of Dahab and the Strait of Tiran. Amongst the attractions in Nabq, the rather surprising mangrove forest stands out as a highlight, with its eye-catching root systems dominating many areas of the coastline and offering an important natural habitat for local wildlife.
Other interesting sites in Nabq are the visitors centre, a number of hiking trails, areas where camping is permitted, and some underwater scenery best enjoyed when snorkeling.
Naama Bay
When the sun sets, Naama Bay is the place to be. It is the heart of Sharm El Sheikh’s nightlife and the core of its entertainment, with an endless number of bars, restaurants, and cafes. It is a fully developed town that incorporates private beaches, hotels, casinos, bazaars, and other amenities that formulate its vitality, positioning it as Sharm’s center of attractions and activities.
