Sharm Info!
Everything you need to know about Sharm and how to organise your kitesurfing holiday.
SHARM EL SHEIKH - EGYPT 
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THE BOOK is a local free magazine available at several outlets around town. You can also read the on-line edition, where you will find usefull information about Sharm. When you arrive at the centre don't forget to ask for you free copy. Click on the logo below to vist the webzine.
Orientate yourself with this map of Sharm El Sheikh.
Get an ariel view of our location with Google 
, Hotels & Restaurants included CLICK HERE
Nabq is where we are located at the 
Regency Plaza Resort. It is the newly developed part of Sharm El Sheikh and Covers the area north of the airport. There are two main areas Al Khan & La Strada with restaurants, shops, bars etc.
There is a Chinese called the Peking which does very good food & is reasonable priced. It is walking distance from the center and is highly recommended. Soon there will be a Hard Rock Café & TGI Fridays in the area.
A promenade runs along the whole of the lagoon for about 4km. This is ideal for exploring by foot or you can rent electric bikes & bicycles.
If you’re staying in a resort further away from the center then some guests rent bicycles for a week, some bring their roller blades to make the journey a little quicker than walking. If you are into your fitness then bring your trainers as it is perfect to run along.
Montazah – Again a newly developed area located just behind the airport. This is 10 minutes drive from the center and home to Soho Square
Naama Bay is the cosmopolitan center of Sharm El Sheikh. It is where the main nightlife is with top club names as Pacha –. This is a 15 minute drive from Nabq.
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Old Market was built to resemble the typical side of Egypt. With authentic Egyptian food, shops selling spices & purfumes, fruit stands with lots local produce & many souvenirs for tourists to buy. This is 30 minutes from Nabq & is the perfect place to practice your bartering skills.
Hadaba is where most residents & expats live but also hosts numerous hotels serving the dive industry. It has newly developed shopping area called ‘Il Mercato’.
All of the areas above have lots of hotels resorts, restaurants, bars & shops where you will find something for everyone.
Your holiday
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Kitesurf Tour Operators
We do not organise accommodation or flights but here is some help to get it organized!
For those of you who do not have the time, here are a list of our tour operators that will happily organize it for you.
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For those of you that like to organize your holiday yourself then here are some links.
Airlines with Direct Flights to Sharm El Sheikh
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Accommodation
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Travel Insurance
We strongly advise you to take travel insurance before you travel to Egypt. There are lots of offers around but if you are looking for kitesurfing as standart, have a look at worlnomads.
Check out the map where you can see where we are located in relation to the hotels.
You can also rent a private apartment in a nearby resort. Please click here for further info.
Airport – There are flights arriving into Sharm from the UK most days. From the airport to the center it’s only a 10min taxi ride. The fare should be around 50 LE and negotiated before embarking.
Airport transfers can be organized please check out services page
Visas – You only need a visa in Sharm el Sheikh if you are planning to go outside of Sharm. For example if you are planning to go diving or go on any trips outside Sharm you must have a visa.
Visas are purchased on arrival into Sharm airport.
Transport - Once in Sharm El Sheikh you can choose from one of the many modes of transport. Most people will opt for the traditional blue and white taxis whereas larger groups can easily hop on one of the many minibuses. Other modes of transport include car and scooter hire but remember you need an international driving license to drive here. Alternatively 5 LE will see you anywhere around Sharm in a microbus. See our services page for more info on transport.
Banks - There are plenty of banks walking distance from the center where you can get your money exchanged. You will receive a much better exchange rate if you exchange it in Egypt
No wind activities!
Check out the the links below
http://www.thebook-sharm.com
http://www.mysharmelsheikhinfo.com
Wake Winch – Imagine wake boarding but without the board! We do this activity from the center when there is no wind. It’s great to practice your surface handle pass or just plain carving.
Diving – Egypt is renowned for its fantastic diving. There are many companies that manage the diving trips. Check out the links
www.scubadreamer.com ask for Teo
www.cameldive.com ask for Aga
www.colona.com ask for Hannah
www.emperordivers.com ask for Scott or Suzi
Snorkeling – We have a number of good snorkeling areas close to the center. On the outside of the lagoon there is a ship wreck called the Million Hopes. This is one of the best snorkeling areas close to the center. We have a dive center next to the center where you can hire snorkeling equipment.
Water Parks – The two largest water parks in Sharm are Cleo Park & Aqua Park
Aqua Blast is a smaller water park about 5 minutes drive from the center.
Ghibli Raceway – A world class FIA racing track with Professional Go Karts to suit all levels.
KTM Desert Adventures - For all level of experience. The center has KTM motor cross bikes, quad bikes & desert Karts.
PGA 18 Hole Championship Golf Course – This is located at the Jolie Ville Golf which is 10 minutes from the center.
Dolphinella - Dolphin shows & also the possibility to swim with Dolphins. This is located in the Hadaba area of Sharm.
Wake Boarding, Water Do-Nuts, water skiing etc – Terrazina Beach & Restaurant every Friday Beach Party!
Health Spas – It’s not difficult to pamper yourself in Sharm El Sheikh. Most resorts have their own Spa’s and if they don’t you don’t have to look far before you find one.
Horse riding – There are many Equestrian centers in Sharm. Edelweiss – Concorde El Salam (Montazah), El Rancho Mangroovy – Mangroovy Hotel (Nabq), Sofitel Equestrian Center – Sofitel Hotel (Naama Bay)
Cairo – From the Great Sphinx to the Pyramids, unearth Egypt’s ancient past. See the treasures previously hidden in the storehouses of the Egyptian Museum, finally revealed in honor of the museum's centennial.
Luxor - Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open air museum", the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxors standing within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile lie the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
St. Katherine’s Monastery – Built to the order of Emperor Justinian. Today it’s a UNESCO cultural & natural heritage site.
