Traditions Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

  • Rest in Sharma will be more expensive than in Hurghada, another well-known Egyptian resort on the Red Sea. Entertainment, food, souvenirs - everything here is 1,5-2 times more expensive than at other resorts in Egypt.

  • The tourist industry in Sharm El Sheikh is well developed, and the resort has to offer vacationers, as a quiet holiday at the sea, and lively nightlife or interesting excursions.


  • History lovers will be able to make day trips to Cairo and to biblical sites such as Mount Moses, at the foot of which is the oldest Christian monastery of St. Catherine. Some attractions of Egypt, it is difficult to access it from Sharm El Sheikh because of remoteness. So, visit Luxor or get to the start point of a cruise on the Nile can only be through an internal flight.

  • You can photograph everything, but people on the street is better to ask for permission. Koran is prohibited and a person, but you can pay and take pictures. Photographing the camera can also be everything, but in stores it with you, do not accept: the camera - a sign of wealth, and you can "wring her" unbelievable prices! To express and print your photos can be virtually anywhere and quickly.

  • Shops in the resort areas are usually open until 22.00. The majority of shops open from 9.00 to 14.00 and again from 16.30 to 21.00. If the goods delivered price, then bargain meaningless. If not - safely underbid.

  • More Egyptian souvenir papyrus than with color pictures can not come up. They are inexpensive, durable, easy and convenient for transportation. But be careful - Egypt is flooded with cheap imitations - of rice paper or banana leaf with a stamped pattern, so buy papyri should only in specialized shops, which are issued certificates of quality. Also interesting alabaster statuettes.

  • In winter it is recommended to take with you on the evening of warm clothes, because after sunset and at night the temperature can drop to +13 ° C at night, and it is possible to sunbathe even in February. Summer is typical for these places in the heat + 35 ° C, +39 ° C tolerated quite easily mean dry air.

  • The most frequent illness - diarrhea, which may be the result of drinking a Coke, eaten ice cream, ice in drinks, dirty or unpolished fruits and vegetables, salads, which is washed away by water. Fastening effect gives Fig. Many recommend disinfect stomach vodka, but the Egyptians used to do so lemons. Therefore, to soup and salad you will file a small lemons, cut in half.

  • Cream to tan better bring - here they are very expensive.

  • Any criticism of Egypt, if they come from a foreigner, are perceived as rude and even as a personal insult. High society to answer a condescending smile. On the same street or other public place, if the insult deem serious discontent can quickly turn into anger. The Egyptians are very proud of their country and often repeated: "We are her children."
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