Family entertainment in Sharm el Sheikh

A holiday in Sharm el Sheikh can be fun and educational for all the family. As well as the famed Red Sea coast with its beautiful beaches and watersports, there is a variety of other entertainment on offer too.

Whether your family is into visiting cultural sites or taking trips to water parks, there is something for every taste on a Cosmos holiday and the attractions don’t have to cost a fortune either. Read on to see what your family can do away from the beach in Sharm.

Cultural sights

The Sharm Papyrus Museum is smaller than its equivalent in Cairo, but this has the benefit of allowing children to enjoy the exhibits without being overwhelmed. They will love seeing all the drawings and writings on papyrus, which was the precursor to paper.

These beautiful creations will also fascinate adults with their Egyptian motifs dating back thousands of years and the opulent gold decoration on some of the pieces.

Children love to climb to the top of Ras Umm Sid lighthouse, which occupies the spot where the very first lighthouse in Egypt was built. Although simple in its design, the view from the top of Ras Umm Sid out across the Red Sea and surrounding beaches is wonderful to see.

Family bonding

Soho Square is a fantastic spot for families to spend some time together enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants or undertaking other activities. Ice skating may not come to mind when you think about ice skating, but there is a good size rink at Soho Square.

There are lessons available for those who have never tried the sport before and a kids’ arcade complete with soft play area for younger children.

Alternatively, head to Noos Karting Centre for some good old-fashioned family competition. Whizzing around the 1,205-metre track will certainly burn off some steam and the centre has different vehicles for each age group from eight to 12-year-olds and up.

Water parks

There are two main water parks in Sharm el Sheikh: Cleopark and Aqua Park. The first has a selection of pools and slides, many of which are based around themes, for example The Last Temple, which allows members of the family to race against each other and The Lost Pyramid from which three different slides emerge.

Aqua Park is bigger and a newer addition to the attractions in Sharm el Sheikh. It boasts 32 different slides and no fewer than nine pools. All ages are catered for with a special pool for younger children as well as a lazy river and 1,200 sunbeds for when the adults just want to relax.

Shopping

Going shopping is a whole experience in itself in Sharm el Sheikh with plenty of bargains on offer for those who have the patience. So give yourself plenty of time and equip yourself with a laid back disposition that suggests you could take it or leave it.

Haggling is an absolute must as vendors will begin by quoting very high prices and the fun is in trying to bring these down. The kids can get involved too and it can be great to set them the task of seeing who can get an item at the best price.