Sinai

Sinai covers an area of 64 ,000 Sq KM , it is located in a very  unique and strategic point. in ancient time it was the pilgrims route, ground for many cultures. Most of the peninsula is arid  desert.   The interior  is an arid moonscape of jagged mountains and ranges  that harbors Sinai most famous archeological monument,  the St Catherine monastery and mount Sinai,  it is where god give to Moses the ten commandments.

 If you need to know about St. Catharine click  here

However the south is is the most beautiful part of the whole peninsula , it has  the most exquisite coral reefs and the best diving spots in the whole world

 

Among the most famous cities in  Sinai  are,  Sharm EL-Sheik, Dahab, Niewaba and  the city of Taba.

if you arrived to the Sinai directly from home, and acquired a an entry visa  at the airport you will be given a Sinai visa, which allows you to visit that section of the Sinai  if you wish to visit  Cairo from Sharm or  Ras Mohamed national park make sure  you have all Egypt  visa

You can reach the Sinai through  two ways:

  • Take a domestic flight by Egypt air, there is a flight everyday, the flight duration  takes about 30 minutes. 
  • Take a bus

 *east delta bus runs buses ever y hour to Sharm El-sheik, it takes around 7-8 hours  to arrive to sharm , you will stop in the city of El tur.

( located around 100KM  north of from Sharm).

  • Travel from Hurghada  by ferry boat it should take 1-50 for the trip, click here to check the schedule of the ferry boat.

The city of Sharm El-sheik  is the the jewel of Egyptian tourism industry now,  the city is rich with wonderful places of accommodation and tourist facilities

The city offer some of the finest places  for diving and snorkeling in the world,  it offers great value for money if compared with many diving spots in the world.  It is also an ideal place for open water diving,  and gain a PADI  or CMAS certificate. If you decided  during your visit the Sinai  to go diving , you must have a a an internationally recognized certificate in order to  rent tanks and take diving equipment.

Most of the dive  courses go for 5 days in open water,  if you want to acquire such license you have to complete the course  which usually starts with an introductory dive.

 

 

Places to dive in  Sinai :

Shark bay Ras um Elsied Blue hole in dahab Dunraven EL gharkana EL muquilila Ras atantur Ras Abu Galuom Ras nosarani Ras umm sied
Sun pool  thistle groom Ras el  Mamleh Maganna beach Ras Mohammed national park Tiran island protected area  The tower , amorphous Turtle bay Jackson and Gordon reefs
 

 

 

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me through your Egypt Travel Help Centre.

 

 

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