To the bays of Sharm El Sheikh with beautiful underwater reefs and the most suitable places for snorkeling and diving, I have devoted several previous stories:
When you write about this or that bay with an incomprehensible Arabic name, you always want to know how this name is translated into Russian.
Gardens bay is on English language, and translates as "Gardens Bay". By the way, the name is very consistent with the real underwater world. Here you can find whole rows of coral gardens of soft and hard corals - it is not without reason that the bay is called the Bay of Gardens! You get the impression that you are swimming in gardens of sea coral of gorgonians surrounded by Madrepor pyramids - these are sections of coral reefs that rise from the depths of the sea close to the surface and give the bay the resemblance to a real garden.
Cozy and picturesque Ras Um Sid bay ( Ras um Sid) translated from Arabic means "mother cape". Previously, a military garrison was located on this site, and later - a Bedouin settlement. Above the Tiran Strait leading into it, there is a cape crowned with a lighthouse. Famous French explorer Jacques Yves Bush oh included this bay in the list of ten beautiful places in the world.
The next bay, about which I am now preparing a detailed story, is called Ras Nasrani. In Russian, this does not sound very euphonious. When I started searching on Google for a translation, I accidentally came across a link that is not directly related to this story, but, for sure, will cheer you up:
By and large, the bays of Sharm el-Sheikh are not so much a geographical concept as an administrative concept, since they are urban areas that differ and natural features, and infrastructure.
Read below for a description of the bays of Sharma with a mention of the best hotels in each of them.
The most comfortable part of the city (primarily because the resort itself began from here) is the Naama Bay, which is entirely built up with hotels. Most of them are separated from the sea by an embankment - a 1.5 km long street with shops of merchants, cafes, shops, nightclubs. The beaches in Naama Bay are sandy, but for families with children, this area may seem too noisy and crowded.
The best hotels in Naama Bay:
Movenpick Naama Bay 5 *;
Hilton Fayrouz Resort 4 *.
South of Naama Bay, Sharm El Maya Bay is also home to some of the best. This is the residential part of the city where the houses are located local residents and Old Market is a colorful market. However, there are many hotels here, and most of them are positioned as family: the coast is protected from the winds, so young children will feel very comfortable on the sandy, windless beaches of this bay of Sharm el-Sheikh.
The best hotels in Sharm El Maya Bay:
Dessole Seti Sharm Resort 4 *
Iberotel Palace 5 *
Fans of snorkeling should choose a hotel in the Ras Umm al-Sid bay, where boats and catamarans specially bring tourists from other regions. This real paradise for divers: the bottom of Ras Umm al-Sid is decorated with luxurious corals, and therefore the beaches of the hotels located on the coast are equipped with pontoons.
The best hotels in Ras Umm El Sid Bay:
Monte Carlo Sharm El Sheikh 5 * (by the way, the most luxurious hotel in Egypt)
Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort 5*
There is a magnificent reef at another bay of Sharm el-Sheikh - Sharks Bay, which is located just a few kilometers from the airport. Coral plateaus here begin near the coast; moreover, underwater inhabitants can often be seen directly from the pontoons. This area is also one of the most expensive: it is here, for example, that Soho Square is located - an entertainment center under open air With good restaurants and a singing fountain.
Best hotels in Sharks Bay:
Concorde El Salam (Front Area, Sport Area) 5 *
Dessole Royal Rojana Resort 5 *
Royal Savoy 5 *
The Nabq area cannot be called Sharm el-Sheikh's bay, as it stretches along the coast of the open sea, but this part of the city is worthy of mention, if only because it is considered the most modern. For example, McDonalds and Starbucks are located in Nabq Bay, and it is here that there is a Metro store. The beaches of Nabq are very gentle and shallow, but this place is not the most suitable for families with children: due to the peculiarities of the relief, it is almost always very windy here, and red flags are often hung on the rescue towers.
The best hotels in Nabq Bay:
Coral Sea 5 * (three hotels of the same chain)
Jaz Mirabel Beach Resort 5 *
In which bays of Sharma did you rest
and how did you like it?
Sharm El Sheikh is a resort famous for its chic and respectable rest. When purchasing tours to Egypt, you should definitely pay attention to the comfort of the hotel and the territorial environment, especially in winter. The correct choice of these two components will allow unforgettable vacation with family or friends. The wind can ruin your holiday, which is why it is important to choose a resort with a focus on beaches and accommodation facilities that are protected and equipped for comfortable vacation even during this period.
Sharm el-Sheikh is conventionally divided into several bays. They have hotels of various levels.
Naama Bay- a picturesque place and the most protected bay for recreation. This bay is the most suitable place for family vacation with children and connoisseurs active rest... In the azure sea, this area has beautiful coral reefs that traveling divers are eager to admire.
Another advantage of Naama Bay is its excellent infrastructure, which will not let tourists get bored at any time of the day. Here you can find hotels, restaurants and cafes for every taste. The evening can brighten up the promenade along the embankment, and the night - visiting bars and discos. Lovers of excursions can go to Old city nearby. Shopping, entertainment and attractions are maximally accessible when visiting a local shopping center 10 kilometers from the bay.
Several popular hotels are the best place to stay:
Sharm Dreams Resort 5 *
Tropitel Naama Bay 5 *
Stella Di Mare Beach 5 *
Novotel Beach 5 *
Marriott Sharm El Sheikh 5 *
Sharks Bay- an ideal recreation area for both novice divers and experienced athletes.
This place is unique in the presence of a coral bottom in the sea, which starts almost from the very shore. Diving centers are located all along the Shark's Bay coastline. Local instructors give master classes to learn the basics of diving and admire the coral reefs. The current will not interfere and the depth is optimal.
There are many hotels in the bay, here are the best ones:
Xperience Sea Breeze 5 *
Savoy Hotel 5 *
Island View Resort 5 *
Concorde El Salam Hotel 5 *
Sultan Garden Resort 5 *
Sharm El Maya Bay- a place to relax with children and spend a relaxing vacation. All over coastline sand beach fills the golden clean sand.
This bay is located near the Old Town, where you can admire ancient architecture visiting a cafe or restaurant. Lovers of boat trips can go from Sharm el-Maya on an excursion on a modern boat or small yacht.
Resting in this bay, it is best to stay in hotels:
Iberotel Palace 5 *
Albatros Aqua park Sharm 5 *
Turquois Beach Sharm 4 *
Albatros Aqua Blu 4 *
Dessole Seti Sharm Resort 4 *
For another three months, winter will cover us with snow and torment us with frost. Or maybe go to Egypt: bask under the African sun, improve your health in the waters of the Red Sea ?! Here is just a small nuance - winter at this time in Egypt. Yes, it is free from cold and frosty weather, but in Egypt in January-February it is quite windy. And this can become a big obstacle to enjoyment and relaxation. In order not to spoil your vacation, the travel agency "Confetti" recommends choosing a tour carefully, relying on the experience of specialists.
So why are these winds blowing? If you do not delve into the details of the climatic features of these latitudes, the wind rises in the deserts to very high rates at the height of winter. The echoes of the wind also reach the coast. At the same time, the breezes will be much more active, because the desert is close to the line of hotels. The wind in Sharm is another matter: small mountains and hills impede strong gusts, and in order to comfortably sunbathe in February on the banks of the Sharm, it is important to choose the right bay.
The sea has cut the land so that in some places you can find a very comfortable place to relax. From the wind from the sea, it shelters the sea flowing into the land, and on the other hand, the hotels located in the lowlands are closed by the hills in front.
Rating of Sharm el-Sheikh bays protected from the wind according to the travel agency "Confetti" (Kharkiv):
1. Naama Bey
Naama is the very first bay from where they began to build hotels in Sharm. The sea here cuts into the land like a crescent, so children can also swim and sunbathe during periods of strong winds. During the height of winter in Kharkov, tours to hotels in the Naama area can become more expensive. And it is not surprising, because the rest here will not be overshadowed by the cold and big waves.
Among the hotels in Naama Bay good options for your trip will be:
1.Sonesta Beach 5 *
... The hotel has an elongated territory, a small sandy beach and a convenient entry from the sand. Corals will not surprise you with their special beauty, but here are fish for every color and taste.
2. Novotel Palm 4 *
and Novotel Beach 5 *
- two absolutely ideal hotels to stay at any time. In winter, when the wind blows everywhere in Sharm, comfort and silence reign in Novoteli. Novotel Palm is located across the street from its five-star friend, which does not prevent it from having a convenient access to the beach and a very active environment for children. And what could be better than to go on vacation with the kids to Egypt and calmly swim in the warm sea and even with a sandy sunset.
3. Ghazala Gardens 4 *
- it does not matter that the hotel is on the 2nd line, walking or driving to the beach in front of the 5 * Gazala Beach will not be difficult, but as a service, a pleasant atmosphere and comfort, you will definitely not have to worry.
4. Tropitel Naama Bay 5 *
- an economical hotel for budget tours... The beach is sheltered from the wind, close to fun and a promenade. What else do you need in Sharm in January?
5. Do you want to relax luxuriously? Eat delicious, sit at neatly served tables in a restaurant? In the evening, want to walk together and have fun in Naaama? Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino 5 *
- your proven tour option. The bay is sheltered from strong winds, the sea is interesting, the service corresponds to the level of 5 stars.
2. Sharm El Maya
The second no less windless bay of Sharma is Sharm el-Maya. The most southern part Sinai Peninsula of Egypt - quite shallow, closed by hills and ideal for relaxing in Sharm with children, as well as people of age. Visits here, mainly from the shore, fish and reef are also present. Walking to the Old Market is no more than 10 minutes, which means you can take a walk outside the hotel.
1. It should be noted that the main hotel of El Maya Bay Albatros Aqua Blu Resort 4 *
... It is difficult to imagine such expanse and variety of recreation anywhere else. The hotel has its own huge water park with 64 slides and slopes. It is intended for adults, teenagers and even small children. The beach of the Albatros hotel is its own, but within a 5-minute walk. So that guests do not burden themselves with walks in the sun, a free shuttle bus runs every half hour. It is he who delivers vacationers to a quiet bay to swim in the Red Sea. The advantages of the hotel include a variety of food: the main restaurant and 3-4 more a la carte will surprise you with the masterpieces of the cuisine, the dishes are served according to the buffet system. Well, the price is very low, as for such a high-quality tour to Sharm.
2. A hotel where you want to rest from the hustle and bustle and scream, drown in the rays of warmth and relax. There are also tours for adults only in Sharm, in such secluded hotels. It can rightfully be considered as such Iberotel Palace 5 *
... The sea comes close to the beautiful territory of the hotel. Animators are present, but only to entertain the guests a little. The rooms correspond to the brand, which is emphasized by the cost of the trip here.
3. Turquoise Beach 3 *
... Those who are looking for an economical way to go on vacation to a windless hotel in Sharma - Turkesa - this is it! Yes, you need to walk about 100 m to the beach, cross a not very busy road. But the hotel has the opportunity to use two beaches at once Terrasina and El Khema. The hotel is very fond of retired people, connoisseurs of bargaining, unhurried rest.
3. Ras-um-el-Sid
The complex name of the bay is nothing in comparison with the cozy location behind the mountains, without wind, and even with very beautiful, rich in fish and colorful corals. This bay is for diving and snorkeling lovers. Here, walk close to the Old Market and entertainment complex"1001 nights". Therefore, the hotels of the Um-el-Sid bay can be considered active. The prices for tours from Kharkov to hotels in this region of Sharm can be high, but the pleasure is not to be obliterated!
1. Reef Oasis Beach 5 *
- a great huge hotel with its amazing corals. Near the hotel you can find a romantic cafe on the Farsha rock - this is in case you are looking for a hotel in Sharm where you can propose to your beloved - this restaurant is very suitable! The hotel is very comfortable. There is an animation team and a disco. 
2.Club Feraana Reef 4 + *
hotel on the first line with an excellent beach and reef. It will be very good here on the beach area, but in the hotel, due to its elevated location, the wind can be felt more.
Where will the strongest waves and winds be in February and January?
Unfortunately, the most developing region with the highest quality and newest hotels is located in the north of Sharm el-Sheikh - in Nabq. The winds are very steep here, often breaking the branches of palm trees.
The entire Hadaba area can be considered an equally cool area. It is not for nothing that it translates as “ High mountain»- all hotels here are open to the flow of winds, and the sea shores are practically not closed.
Around Soho, in Sharks Bay, the wind will be felt and children may not be the most suitable place to relax in February. However, for adults, the proximity to the entertainment area is quite high level hotels can be to your liking.
Contact our travel agency so that even a trip to Egypt in February does not become a disappointment. We will help you find an inexpensive option in the warmest zone.
Egypt has long become the most sought after destination among tourists. The prices there are quite affordable, and the service is getting better every year. In addition, it is not far to fly and the sea is warm enough for swimming even in winter. You just need to choose the right place. The weather in the winter months is sunny with t about 25 degrees during the day, but cold winds blow. Therefore, it is so important to choose a place where the beach is protected from the wind by a rocky coast. The largest number of such places in Sharm El Sheikh.
SO, Sharm El Sheikh: The warmest and most windless place can be considered
El Phanar Bay (aka Ras Umm Sid): The following hotels have a beach in this bay:
Iberotel Club Fanara & Residence 4 *, Reef Oasis Beach Resort 5 *, SENTIDO Reef Oasis Senses Resort 5 *, Club El Faraana Reef 4 *
Also, if you look on the map a little to the left of El Phanar, there is another most favorable for winter
Sharm El Maya:
Sharm El Maya
There are 4 hotels in the bay 1st Beach lines Albatros Sharm 4 *, Dessole Seti Sharm Resort 4 *, Iberotel Palace 5 * and Turquoise Beach Hotel 3 * and one 2nd Albatros Aqua Blu Sharm 4 *. Also in the bay there are several beaches of city hotels and a couple of public beaches. Near the bay there is a market - Old Market.
Naama Bay- the most famous bay of Sharma and naturally it is the leader in the number and variety of hotels suitable for winter holiday, not only because it is calm, but also because the main entertainment areas are located there, and this is very useful in winter, when daylight hours ends at five in the evening. 
The arrow on the map shows the direction of the wind. Therefore, the most protected from the wind can be considered Movenpick Sharm El Sheikh Resort Naama Bay 5 * 
Another plus - there are practically no reefs in this bay, the beach is sandy everywhere, with the exception of a few hotels along the edges of the bay. At the same time, the southern region and the hotels located there are purged. Stella Di Mare and Halomi beach are at risk. The most ideal location is at the Moevenpick. From hotels noteworthy including Sonesta Beach & Club, Marriott Resort & Marriot Mountain, Novotel Beach & Novotel Palm, Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort (not working for all), Hilton Sharm Dreams, Gasala Beach & Gasala Garden, Maritime Jolie Ville Resort & Casino, Iberotel Lido. There are also many inexpensive hotels of dubious quality in Naama, located far from the sea and without a private beach.
White Knight Bay also suitable for winter holidays.
In the bay there are hotels Royal Savoy 5 *, Island View 5 *, Conkorde El Salam, Hilton Sharks Bay and Siva Sharm Resort & Spa 5 * (former Savita)
Between the hotels of the 1st and 2nd lines is the Soho esplanade - a modern shopping mall with fashionable restaurants, shops and entertainment centers... Here you can even go ice skating on the indoor ice rink.
Hotels can also be referred to as "winter" Sharks Bay
Dessole Royal Rojana Resort 5 * and AA Grand Oasis Resort 4 *. 
Melia Sinai 5 *, located in the Ras Nasrani Bay, can also be considered relatively calm. But Melia Sharm, as you can see in the picture below, is not like that. 
In the gulf El Basha Bay windless hotels Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort & Spa 5 *, Continental Plaza Beach Resort 5 * and Sharm Grand Plaza Resort 5 *.
Well, the last one Coral Bay.
It is almost entirely occupied by the Domina complex. The most windless Domina hotels are located in the northern part of the complex. These are Aquamarin Pool, Sultan, Elisir, King's and Prestige hulls. 
As well as the hotel Sinai Grand Resort Valtur 4 *, but get into it from Russian tour operators impossible. 
What is categorically not worth considering for a winter holiday is the Nabq area. Here the winds and currents are always strong and the wave is even in summer. Another disadvantage is the fact that there is no entrance from the coast in Nabq - a coral slab, and through it there are long pontoons and piers over the edge of the reef. The length of the pontoons / piers in places is more than 500 meters. 
Hurghada
Hurghada has a wonderful windless area in Makadi Bay. 
Excellent windless hotels Fort Arabesque 5 * and children's Sunrise Select Royal Makadi Resort 5 *. In addition - Makadi Spa 5 * and Sunwing Waterworld Makadi 5 * And between them and the Arabesques - a thin strip almost perpendicular to the sea - Prima Life Makadi Resort 5 *. The Al Nabila Grand Bay 5 * hotel is also referred to Makadi - the beach there is also well protected from the wind. Although the hotel itself is located far from the entertainment and infrastructure of Makadi. 
Hotels in the central part of Hurghada can also be classified as windless. But for lovers underwater world there is nothing to do there, the reef is mostly dead. But these beaches are suitable for families with small children, because have a gentle sandy entry into the sea.
We will gladly tell you about all other districts and hotels not included in this article in our office. Come!
