Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Sharm el Sheikh

Although Egypt is known worldwide for its pyramids and its archaeological sites, the truth is that this country has many other charms. Sharm el Sheikh serves as an example, a coastal city between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai that has become a world tourist center on its own merits, especially for lovers of diving. At Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Sharm el Sheikh, practicing this sport means making the most of the area's DNA.

The city began as a small fishing village but, thanks to its important strategic location, it became an important naval base. Currently, it is one of the most attractive travel destinations in Egypt, largely thanks to its beaches and its impressive seabed.

Staying at Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Sharm el Sheikh is a safe bet to enjoy the charms of the area. In addition to its coral cliffs and its important variety of colorful fish, it is an amazing experience to dive next to the SS Thistlegorm, a British merchant ship that sunk in 1941 and which still has a large part of its cargo, including trucks and motorcycles.

However, not everything in this coastal city occurs underwater. Due to its location, Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Sharm el Sheikh becomes a strategic point from which to go on excursions to the desert or enter the Ras Mohamed National Park.

The city offers everything necessary for any traveler who wants to soak up the local rhythm. In the Soho area there are European food restaurants as well as large brand stores. But there is nothing like traditional markets where the Egyptians show a past as skilled traders. After sunset, the area becomes an important focus of nightlife.

The country of the pyramids is an eternal place. Discover it from the hotels in Egypt of the Barceló Hotel Group.