Is the old town of Sharm el-Sheikh worth visiting and what to see there?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 65 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 65 days ago
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.
In the Old Town, check out Fish Mart for affordable and tasty seafood (shrimp, etc.); the Fares restaurant is nearby too.
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.
In the InDrive app, payment is in Egyptian pounds, but dollars are also accepted; you can choose an economy or comfort class car.
Besides the old town and Al-Sahaba mosque, there's a beautiful Orthodox church nearby worth visiting on the same taxi/transfer trip.
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.
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.
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.
Buy souvenirs at the fixed-price shop on Naama Bay rather than nearby local stores, where prices are heavily inflated and bargaining is expected.