El Fanar Memorial, Sharm El Sheikh (must see)
The El Fanar Memorial stands as a moving tribute to the 148 lives lost in the Flash Airlines Flight 604 tragedy on January 3, 2004. Located near the El Fanar Lighthouse and overlooking the same stretch of the Red Sea where the plane went down shortly after takeoff, the monument serves as a place of remembrance and reflection for both locals and visitors. The serene coastal setting contrasts with the sorrowful memory it preserves, offering a space where the sound of the waves seems to echo the silence of loss.
Installed later that same year, the monument features a semi-circular rotunda design, symbolizing unity and continuity. At its center rises a bronze sculpture of a flock of birds soaring toward the sky鈥攁n evocative representation of the 148 souls who perished. The simplicity of its form and the natural beauty surrounding it lend the memorial a quiet, dignified power that resonates deeply with those who visit.
Alongside the sculpture stands a stone stele engraved with the names of the victims, ensuring that each individual is remembered. Around the monument, the flags of Egypt, France, Morocco, and Japan flutter in the wind, honoring the nationalities of those on board. Together, these elements form a deeply human expression of international solidarity and shared grief.
Today, the El Fanar Memorial is more than a monument鈥攊t is a symbol of remembrance by the sea. Visitors often pause here to reflect, to leave flowers, or to admire the beauty of the view, where memory and the horizon meet in quiet harmony.
Installed later that same year, the monument features a semi-circular rotunda design, symbolizing unity and continuity. At its center rises a bronze sculpture of a flock of birds soaring toward the sky鈥攁n evocative representation of the 148 souls who perished. The simplicity of its form and the natural beauty surrounding it lend the memorial a quiet, dignified power that resonates deeply with those who visit.
Alongside the sculpture stands a stone stele engraved with the names of the victims, ensuring that each individual is remembered. Around the monument, the flags of Egypt, France, Morocco, and Japan flutter in the wind, honoring the nationalities of those on board. Together, these elements form a deeply human expression of international solidarity and shared grief.
Today, the El Fanar Memorial is more than a monument鈥攊t is a symbol of remembrance by the sea. Visitors often pause here to reflect, to leave flowers, or to admire the beauty of the view, where memory and the horizon meet in quiet harmony.
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El Fanar Memorial on Map
Sight Name: El Fanar Memorial
Sight Location: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (See walking tours in Sharm El Sheikh)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (See walking tours in Sharm El Sheikh)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Create Your Own Walk in Sharm El Sheikh
Creating your own self-guided walk in Sharm El Sheikh is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Shopping in Sharm Elsheikh
The city of Sharm Elsheikh is a terrific destination for both unique and traditional goods. The famous open-air markets are a rare and splendid sight. Travel down the "old beaten path" of Sharm Elsheikh today and find out just what exactly it has to offer.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Sharm El Sheikh Introduction Walking Tour
Sharm Elsheikh, a fabulous resort town renowned for its sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs, is also grand in terms of exotic architecture and other places of interest. If you wish to take some time off sunbathing and lounging about, follow this orientation walk and explore some key sights of Sharm Elsheikh!
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.2 Km or 3.9 Miles