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Is the old town of Sharm el-Sheikh worth visiting and what to see there?

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TL;DR

Yes, worth a visit: Al-Sahaba mosque, sculptures, a waterfall, and a fixed-price souvenir shop. A good evening activity when Naama Bay gets repetitive.

What the community said

In the Old Town, check out Fish Mart for affordable and tasty seafood (shrimp, etc.); the Fares restaurant is nearby too.

Fish Mart, Fares restaurant

You can catch a taxi right at the hotel's barrier/checkpoint — drivers are open to bargaining, and a ride to Soho or Naama Bay costs around $4.

Taxi at hotel barrier ~$4

In the InDrive app, payment is in Egyptian pounds, but dollars are also accepted; you can choose an economy or comfort class car.

InDrive: payment and car classes

Besides the old town and Al-Sahaba mosque, there's a beautiful Orthodox church nearby worth visiting on the same taxi/transfer trip.

Orthodox church near Old Town

The old town has several highlights: sculptures, an artificial waterfall, Al-Sahaba mosque, and a One Stop souvenir shop with fixed prices. Not a must if you're staying far away, but a pleasant evening walk.

One Stop shop — fixed-price souvenirs

An evening stroll near Al-Sahaba mosque is one of the few activities in Sharm outside the beach. Shopping is optional, but if you want souvenirs, look for the fixed-price store to avoid haggling.

Al-Sahaba Mosque, Old Town

You can get to the old town and Al-Sahaba mosque by taxi or InDrive app. Naama Bay is also nearby and worth combining into an evening out.

Taxi / InDrive ~450–500 RUB

Buy souvenirs at the fixed-price shop on Naama Bay rather than nearby local stores, where prices are heavily inflated and bargaining is expected.

Fixed-price shop, Naama Bay

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