Viewpoint
Ras Um Sid
📍 Ras Um Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
4.1/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
- Category
- Viewpoint
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Address
- Ras Um Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- Coordinates
- 27.8400, 34.3200
Introduction
Ras Um Sid is the headland where the Hadaba plateau slips into the Red Sea south of Sharm El Sheikh, famous for its lighthouse and the coral gardens below the cliffs. The reef wall drops from a few meters into deep blue, its ledges draped in acropora tables and soft corals, while currents sweep in schools of batfish and jacks — a fixture on every local dive and snorkel list. Ashore, a viewpoint faces the Strait of Tiran, and at sunset the sea turns molten gold behind minarets. Fifteen minutes by taxi from town, it delivers both reef and sundown in one stop.
✨ Highlights
1
Coral Gardens
Reef ledges and soft corals below the cliffs thrill even snorkelers.
2
Fish Storms
Schools of jacks and batfish sweep past regularly — bring spare memory cards.
3
Lighthouse Point
The shore viewpoint faces the strait, prime seats for a Red Sea sunset.
4
Two-in-One
Diving, snorkeling and a sunset shoot can all happen here in a single day.
🛈 Practical Info
→Transport：About 15 minutes by taxi from central Sharm; dive shops usually provide transfers.
→Entry：Shore dives enter via platform steps; boat access is safer when swell picks up.
→Gear：The reef is sharp — booties and fins are essential; snorkelers should wear UV rash guards.
→Conditions：The Red Sea is usually calm, but winter swells happen — ask your dive shop first.
→Fees：The waters lie within protected areas; dive packages normally include related fees.
💡 Tips
• Mornings bring the calmest surface and the best snorkel visibility.
• Claim your viewpoint spot 30 minutes before sunset in high season.
• Check the current direction before entering — drifting along the wall is easier and richer.
• On the way back, stop at a Hadaba café for a nighttime panorama over Sharm.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Ras Um Sid?
Mornings bring the calmest surface and the best snorkel visibility. Claim your viewpoint spot 30 minutes before sunset in high season.
How long should I spend at Ras Um Sid?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.
Compiled from public sources; sea conditions and operator schedules may change — please verify locally.
