Al Pasha Bay is located in a quiet area of Sharm el Sheikh. Popular with couples and families looking for luxury holidays, the area offers top class four and five star rated hotels and quiet private beaches. Most of the all-inclusive hotels have multiple swimming pools, private beaches, spa and health centres, various dining options, bars and nightclubs. There are cheaper hotels in Al Pasha Bay which offer great value for money holidays for families and young water sports fans. Just off the beach area of Al Pasha Bay are lots of narrow streets where you will find cafes, small spice markets and street stalls. For lively nightlife and restaurants a short ride will take you to the livelier Naama Bay.

The sandy stretches of beach here offer warm crystal clear waters and are great for relaxing in the sun, taking a swim and enjoying water sports like water-skiing, windsurfing and kite-surfing. For snorkelling fans the beautiful clear warm waters and easily accessible reefs are just perfect. Just meters from the shore-line you can see an amazing array of marine life. Boat trips enable visitors to see the more inaccessible areas of the reef. Al Pasha Bay makes an excellent base for a diving holiday in Egypt with access to the stunning Red Sea reefs. Visitors can enjoy some of Egypt’s famous dive sites including Shark’s Bay, Turtle Bay, Yolanda Reef and the spectacular Ras Mohamed Marine Park. The Al Pasha dive schools offer courses for all divers from beginners to the more experienced. For non-divers there are glass-bottomed boat trips which explore the waters to see the beautiful coral gardens which are home to brightly coloured fish and marine life.

When you need a break from the beach you can try a spot of shopping at the little shops and bazaars in Al Pasha Bay or take a walk around the Sharm el Sheikh souks. The souks are great place to buy gifts and souvenirs like jewellery, gold, glassware, rugs spices and tea whilst on your direct holidays to Egypt. Sample local culture on a trip out into the desert and experience life in a traditional Bedouin village or go on a camel or jeep safari through the amazing desert sand dunes. Visits to Cairo, the ancient sites at Luxor and to the Monastery of St Catherine at Mount Sinai are three places not to be missed on your holiday to Al Pasha Bay.

Whether you visit Al Pasha during the winter or the summer you can expect long sunny days with clear blue skies and perfect warm clear waters. You are unlikely to see any rain in Al Pasha at any time of the year. Night-time temperatures in the desert are always cooler at any time of the year but are still totally enjoyable. July and August are the hottest months with 10 hours of sunshine a day with June and September being cooler and more bearable for many people. April and May are probably the best months to visit as temperatures are around 30C and there are always plenty of last minute holiday deals to be found on-line.

Ras Um Sid is situated in a quiet part of Sharm el Sheikh. Located at the tip of a small headland overlooking Red Sea beaches, Ras Um Sid is the ideal location for families and couples looking for a relaxing holiday atmosphere.

When the time comes for a bit more excitement then you can head off to nearby Naama Bay where you will find plenty of nightlife and great places to eat. Naama Bay is just a 10 minute ride from Ras Um Sid where many of the hotels provide shuttle buses for the journey.

There are many excellent hotels in the area, some of which are built on beautiful hillside terraces with lifts and cable cars which take guests to the glorious sandy beaches below.

With perfect weather conditions, ideal safe shallow warm waters, no strong currents and a fascinating reef close to the beach, Ras Um Sid is one of the most popular Red Sea choices for snorkelling and watersports fans. Snorkelling in the clear blue waters here gives you the chance to see the wonderful brightly coloured marine life, corals and sponges of the reef. Ras Mohamed Marine Park which is home to the amazing Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef, Anemone City and the Straits of Tirin are all close to Ras Um Sid and offer excellent scuba diving opportunities. The area has lots of dive schools which offer lessons for divers of all ages and levels. Water sports include windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing, sailing and deep-sea fishing.

Apart from the great diving opportunities, there is plenty more to do and see in the area. A trip into the Sinai Desert is a must for the whole family to enjoy together. This can include a quiet camel trek, an exciting jeep safari, a visit to a Bedouin village, an authentic meal under the open skies and much much more. Then there are visits to Naama Bay, Nabq Bay and Sharks Bay which all offer great shopping and restaurants.

If you are looking for more culture then there are trips to St Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai, walks through the wonderful Coloured Canyon and for ancient attractions you can head to Luxor where you can also enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Nile. To sample some local culture then don’t miss the authentic shops at Sharm el Sheikh’s souks. Here you will find everything from souvenirs to locally produced rugs and from spices to jewellery and gold.

A must on your last minute holiday deals to this amazing country is to sample the delicious cuisine. Visit the restaurants and cafes which serve traditional spicy food, including various grilled meats, kebabs and koftas.

Ras Um Sid is popular with families, couples, diving and water sports enthusiasts looking for cheap holidays to Egypt which are always available throughout the internet.