Sharm El Sheikh lays at the southern extremity of the Sinai Peninsula, a land of towering mountains, flat desert and verdant oasis that meets the clear waters of the Red Sea. Sol Sharm part of the international Sol Meliá hotel chain was opened in 2003. The hotel is located in the magnificent area of Montazah coast, overlooking the entrance of Aquaba Gulf and Tiran Island. The main building is 400 meters from the sandy beach. A shuttle bus is connecting the main building with the beach). The hotel is located only 10 minutes from the airport of Sharm El Sheikh, 15 km from the modern city center called Naama Bay and 20 km from Old Market. The hotel is providing a shuttle bus three times a day to the cities (extra charge).