| Egypt has plenty going for it when it comes to | | | | submarine caves and observing the massive schools |
| holidays. As one of the greatest civilisations the world | | | | of glassfish, which sweep back and forth with the |
| has ever seen, the ancient Egyptians left their legacy | | | | currents; while it's also possible to see titan |
| in the form of the massive pyramids which continue | | | | triggerfish, manta rays, sting rays and white tips. Or |
| to baffle historians and amaze visitors to this day. | | | | how about the famous Eel Garden, a sandy |
| But there's more to Egypt than mummies; one of the | | | | submarine beach that is home to an impressive |
| biggest draws to this African country in recent years | | | | colony of garden eels which emerge from their holes |
| is its incredible Red Sea coral reefs, which make it | | | | and sway with the current as they search for |
| one of the best scuba-diving sites in the world and | | | | plankton. |
| the closest tropical reefs to Europe. | | | | Backed by desert sands and sun bleached mountains, |
| Contrary to its name, the Red sea is in fact a deep | | | | Sharm el Sheikh enjoys miles of exquisite soft white |
| blue colour and is extremely rich in sea life. It's the | | | | sands, with a fantastic range of quality |
| conditions which make the Red sea such a haven for | | | | accommodation from all-inclusive luxury resorts to |
| divers; the water temperatures average 22C in | | | | bed and breakfast hotels. There is also plenty to |
| summer making it ideal for diving, the visibility is very | | | | keep visitors occupied after dark with dozens of |
| good and there is little wave action. And there's also | | | | shops, clubs, bars and discos along with traditional |
| plenty to see too with over 1000 species of | | | | 'sheesha' cafes and food markets. |
| invertebrates, over 1000 species of fish and around | | | | Egypt's blend of ancient history, rich culture, world |
| 200 types of coral, which in places stretch out to sea | | | | class diving and fantastic beaches means that more |
| forming an elaborate system of underwater caves, | | | | and more Brits are making the journey out to this |
| gardens, lagoons and plateaus. | | | | African gem, and with plenty of tour operators |
| Egypt offers hundreds of superb diving sites and | | | | offering cheap holidays in Sharm el Sheikh, it's likely |
| Sharm el Sheikh is one of the best known areas to | | | | to remain one of Egypt's most popular holiday |
| see incredible aqua life. Take a visit to Jackfish Alley, | | | | destinations for some time to come. |
| an ideal spot for an afternoon dive of exploring | | | | |