Sharm El Sheikh Beaches Are Ranked 4th in The World

If you are seeking the top beaches in the world then put aside old favourites like the Maldives or Rio de Janeiro and head to the shores of Sharm El Sheikh according to the recent Kelkoo Beach Index.

Results of the Index, commissioned by Kelkoo and conducted by YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research, saw the popular resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt ranking in 4th place, right behind Antalya in Turkey, north Tunisia and Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast but notably ahead of the popular Canary Islands, Bali, Côte d’Azur, Maldives, Hawaii and Rio de Janeiro.

Using up to date official statistics to evaluate the performance of 10 key travel factors, the Kelkoo Beach Index revealed that 85% of people in the UK deemed affordability was the No1 deciding factor for selecting a holiday destination followed by security (81%), the weather (78%) and good food (77%).

As Steven Worboys, MD of Egypt property experts Experience International, comments,

“It is clear to see why Sharm ranked so highly. Situated on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, it’s famous for its year round attractive climate with average annual temperatures of 35ËšC and 13 hours of sunshine per day. Add this to the low cost of living, ease of access from the UK and its location outside the euro zone, Sharm El Sheikh should be on every holidaymaker’s wish list.”

Tourism levels have been rising steadily across Egypt, even through the recent economic downturn with strong revenue figures reported for the first half of 2010. According to Egypt’s Tourism Minster, the country’s tourism generated revenue increased by 17.6% to over $5.5 billion in the first half of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  

As Worboys remarks,

“Over 7 million foreign tourists visited Egypt in the first half of this year, a notable number coming from Russia during the winter months, and this number is expected to at a minimum double by the end of 2010. This trend is creating a large demand for accommodation with savvy investors who own Sharm el Sheikh and or Hurghada property (the hotspot locations on the Red Sea) cashing in from good year round rental incomes.”

One development located in a premium location, only a couple of minutes walk from the famous beaches of Sharm El Sheikh is Shark’s Bay Oasis. These high quality 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, some completed and ready to move into or rent out now, have direct sea views and top quality communal facilities including the choice of four swimming pools and a children’s playground.

Shark’s Bay property in Sharm el Sheikh are currently on the market from £118,700; for additional details simply contact the experts at Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or go to Experience-International.com.

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