Sharm El Sheikh has long been a popular travel destination. For many years, it has been the preferred Egyptian destination for scuba divers, and all beach lovers.
It has probably contributed more to the European dive industry than any other resort in the world.
So it is unquestionably true to say that Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most well-known Egyptian Red Sea Riviera destinations, and even if you don't dive, there are a lot of water activities, beach resorts and safaris are reason enough to visit.
It's also a convenient starting point for excursions to the Sinai Mountains, St. Catherine's Monastery, and Ras Mohammed National Park.