Covering the southernmost tip of the Sinai peninsula, Ras Mohammed became Egypt’s first Marine National Park in 1989. The wealth of underwater life and extensive reefs dotted with brilliant corals and sponges make it one of the best places for diving and snorkeling in the world.
Over 1,000 species of colorful fish populate the clear waters and barracuda, reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays are among the more unusual creatures to look out for. Above water, the park is home to ibexes, gazelles and a wide range of birdlife.
The mangrove forests here grow in a shallow channel south of the peninsula and are an important breeding area for birds. A visitors’ center in the park shows videos about the area and also offers a map of the color-coded tracks which lead to the different beaches.
Although thousands of tourists visit the park each year, considerable effort is made to protect the area from serious damage by not allowing any hotels to be built and carefully restricting the number of dive boats.
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