Taba & Nuweiba
About Taba
Taba is a meeting of borders; it overlooks Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia. Within less than an hour one can cross from luxury Eilat into the fascinating wilderness of the Sinai. Taba is considered Egypt’s Eastern border line, fascinating natural beauty, clear blue water and abundance of bays which are considered among the landmarks of this tourist region.
The coastline from Taba to Nuweiba is Sinai's most picturesque with dramatic mountain backdrops to stretches of golden beaches. Between Taba and Nuweiba is a huge tourist project - the Egyptian Riviera including Taba Heights - is in development, which is already providing tourists with the most attractive accommodation. Taba Heights is a new Beach Resort community which, when completed, will offer many different activities. At present, it consists of three 5* hotels, namely the Marriott Beach Resort, Sofitel and Hyatt Regecy. These hotels are already seeing a high level of repeat guests which speaks for itself and the Sofitel has recently inroduced an all-inclusive option to its hotel. In close proximity, is the 4* Radisson SAS and within 30 minutes drive you will also find the 4* Sonesta Beach Resort Taba and 3*+ Holiday Inn Taba. All offer great value all-inclusive holidays.A recent addition to the area is the new ferry / hovercraft direct from Taba to Aqaba, the Jordanian port. A short crossing of less than 45 minutes means that you can now visit the rose red city of patra very comfortable in a day. The crossing saves around 2 hours travelling in each direction compared to how long it used to take. Just 90 minutes transfer from Taba Airport, you will find the popular 4* Hilton Nuweiba Coral Resort with its large beach and wonderful gardens.
Since November 2000 Taba Airport has been open to charter flights that make a visit to this part of the Sinai even more attractive. Just 5 hours flying time from the UK, these resorts offer great weather all year round and an unforgettable holiday
About Nuweiba
Nuweiba is only 70 km from Taba and lies 87km from Dahab on the Aqaba Gulf. Palm trees cover its beaches, it has camping sites and hotels. It is a major sea port in South Sinai.
Nuweiba can be divided into three main sections and runs for some ways along the beach. The three areas consist of the port of Nuweiba which has become fairly busy these days, Nuweiba City which has a bazaar and tourist shops, and Tarabin which is the real party area of the area. All along the Sinai cost you will find good scuba diving, and Nuweiba is no exception. This town lies either side of the Wadi Watir delta about 57 miles north of Sharm El Sheikh, and consists of the Muzeina Bedouin fishing village to the south and the Tarabiin Bedouin and tourist villages to the north. They are separated by an 18th century Turkish citadel. Besides the diving, you will also find camel and jeep adventurers. The Colored Canyon is nearby, and a little beyond is the oasis of Ain el-Furtaga. Be sure to take the road between Nuweiba and Taba if you like beautiful scenery. Nuweiba also has a daily ferry service to the Jordanian port of Aqaba.
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