Article by: Ame El kasrawy amr@gip4u.net Published: 12/04/2008

Sharm life

At the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Suez. Located 28km away from the reserve of Ras Mohammed, the ―village‖ has attracted and continues to attract many visitors, most of them divers. And, every morning, the same ritual takes place ― the divers, equipped with flippers, computers and cameras, pour out of their hotels and converge by minibus on the Travco Marina to board one of the many diving boats. They spend the day at the coastal sites, the Strait of Tiran, or the Natural Park of Ras Mohammed ― a two-dive programme with an on-board lunch. Underwater Steep drop-offs, multicoloured reefs, and an abundance of fauna ― all right on the coast! Whilst the closest sites are extremely popular and within the reach of beginners, those of the Straits of Tiran and Gubal, and Ras Mohammed Reserve are for more experienced divers. When they created Ras Mohammed National Park in 1989, the authorities took steps to protect the environment and, by controlling the diving, they limited access to this endangered area. So there is a fee per diver per day and an entry fee per person for Ras Mohammed Reserve. Pleasure Cruise You can also discover the finest sports in the Sinai by departing from Sharm el-Sheikh on a week’s cruise that combines the reefs of the Strait of Tiran, the drop-offs and fauna of Ras Mohammed, with shipwrecks off the Strait of Gubal, including the Thistlegorm and the Rosalie-Moller. Programmes will vary, of course, according to the weather conditions and the divers’ experience. This voyage has something for everyone, and is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of a dive cruise. Even the most demanding – and experienced – of divers will love this experience! Sailing conditions are always pleasant, because there is no swell, and the diving programmes all take place at carefully selected and exceptional sites ― there are magical underwater reliefs, numerous shoals of fish, splendid growths of coral, and exhilarating encounters with the large

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