All you need to know about Nuweiba
Nuweiba located midway along the Gulf of Aqaba coast, it is divided into three areas, spread over a 10-km (6-mile) stretch. To the north is the Bedouin settlement of
Tarabeen, where campsites with bamboo huts line the beach. In the village are the ruins of a 16th-century fortress, which was built by the Mamluk sultan Ashraf al-Ghouri. About 1 km (0.6 miles) south of Tarabeen, more luxurious accommodation can be found in Nuweiba City. If you are planning to catch the ferry to Aqaba, there are several hotels in the unattractive port of Nuweiba, which is 8 km (5 miles) further south.
All along the coast around Nuweiba, hotels, and campsites are being built, offering a choice of 5-star and budget accommodation. The setting is particularly beautiful with
the Sinai mountains providing a hazy backdrop and those of Saudi Arabia clearly visible across the water.
Nuweiba is a quiet resort offering magnificent beaches and a chance to unwind. Watersports, including water skiing and diving, are popular here and snorkeling provides an easy way to explore the magnificent coral reefs and marine life. Dolphins are known to swim with visitors at nearby El Mezinah.
Also popular is a trip to the ancient city of Petra, taking the catamaran from Nuweiba port to Aqaba. This spectacular metropolis, % km (60 miles) north of Aqaba, was carved out of desert rock between the 3rd century BC and 1st century AD.
Nuweiba is a good base for exploring the interior, and jeep and camel trips are easily arranged. The Coloured Canyon, about 30 km (19 miles) inland from Nuweiba, is a popular destination. It is reached via the oasis of Ain al-Furtaga, usually by four-wheel-drive vehicle, though it is possible to get there (more slowly) by camel. The narrow gorge gets its name from the pink, brown, green and yellow layers caused by the oxidation of minerals.
South of Nuweiba is the Abu Galum Nature Reserve, a prime destination for dive safaris. Inland from its lovely deserted beaches is a maze of wadis teeming with plants and wildlife, including desert foxes, ibexes, and hyraxes.
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