The Sinai Peninsula
Is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, covering an area of 64,000 square km. The Sinai Peninsula is an ideal location for sun, sea, and adventure. Sinai is home to many of Egypt’s most popular and least developed beach resorts, providing travellers with ideal lodging and relaxation. Sinai is also known as Egypt’s scuba diving capital, with canyons and mountains for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and even space for rides in desert dune buggies and safari adventures.
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Dahab
The world’s translation Dahab literally means “gold,” and this is evident in the golden-colored sandy beaches that line the sea. With its silence and peace, this is one of the most enthralling spots to lounge in the warm morning sun and watch the mountains’ orange reflection. Dahab grew out of the metropolis of Assallah, a Bedouin village on Sinai’s southeast coast. Travelers in need of a break can rent private beach huts at reasonable prices. There are also restaurants and kiosks where people can buy food and souvenirs at reasonable prices. Hotels are springing up in the Dahab area as a result of the influx of travellers and adventure seekers, offering luxury travellers a nice place to stay while enjoying the beauty of Dahab. Dahab’s many attractions include exotic marine life, which provides a beautiful experience for scuba divers, as well as sunny and windy weather, which allows windsurfers to drift on the red sea. The mountains are also a beautiful sight to behold, with rock climbing opportunities. Camel diving safaris are another interesting attraction that Dahab offers to visitors.
Ras Abu Gallum Protectorate
Ras Abu Gallum Protectorate spans 400 square km of coastline between Dahab and Nuweiba, combining coastal mountains, narrow valleys, sand dunes, and fine-gravel beaches with several diving and snorkelling spots. The area is described by scientists as a “floristic frontier,” where Mediterranean conditions are influenced by a tropical climate. This environmentally significant area is a fascinating place to visit, with its 165 plant species (44 of which are found nowhere else in Sinai) and abundance of mammals and reptiles. Bedouin from the Mizena tribe live within the protectorate’s borders, fishing as they have for centuries (although this is now regulated by the protectorate).Camel, jeep, and walking excursions to Ras Abu Gallum are available through Fun Trip. Hiking into the reserve via the path leading from the Blue Hole is also popular. The trail winds along the shoreline for an hour to Ras Abu Gallum village and El Omeyid village, where you can camp overnight in a hut. The reserve has several walking trails with Bedouin and their Camels.
