 A tough tug-o-war on the beach, at Sharm-el-Sheik |
On the Red Sea at the tip of the sparse Sinai Peninsula - the Gulf of Aqaba and Saudi Arabia off to one side, the Gulf of Suez and Egypt's Eastern Desert off to the other - Sharm el-Sheikh has an imposing location. This resort town has become known throughout the world as the site for delicate and high level Middle East peace conferences. When it is not playing host to the leaders of pivotal global nations, it is welcoming a constant influx of professional and recreational divers who come for premier and pristine rock, sand, wreck and reef diving experiences. The adventure element is inescapable - camel riding, desert safaris, water sports and even an underwater shark observatory. But, contrasting the stark terrain, creature comforts and amenities also abound - casinos, discos, nightclubs with live entertainment, an amusement park, shopping precincts, bazaars, golf courses, tennis courts, health clubs and even a Hard Rock Cafe.
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