Enjoy full day in the red sea and do snorkeling or diving or both. Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. It’s known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. Naama Bay, with a palm tree-lined promenade, is filled with bars and restaurants. Ras Muhammad National Park is a major diving destination, with marine life around the Shark and Yolanda reefs and the Thistlegorm wreck.Sharm el-Sheikh is the Sinai Peninsula’s major tourism center and one of the world’s top diving destinations.