A stunning view of the Saudi Arabian mountains beyond the Gulf of Aqaba, the inspiring Sinai Mountains in the background, endless white sandy beaches, secluded coves, crystal clear waters, incredible diving opportunities and a true sense of nature that you may miss in other parts of Egypt’s Red Sea coast: Welcome to Nuweiba City,

the largest oasis in the Sinai, where the fine sandy beaches are dotted with Bedouin beach camps. Temperatures here average 20°C in winter and 33°C in summer. Although its status as a remote hippie-style desert oasis seems to be slowly transforming into the reality of a prominent beach town, Nuweiba is still a destination where you can relax away from the usual hustle and bustle of mass tourism. Nuweiba is also an ideal destination for exploring the depths of the Sinai Desert: explore the Monastery of St.

Catherine, experience trekking on Mount Sinai, or explore nearby Red Sea destinations such as Taba, Dahab and Sharm El-Sheikh. All of these excursions can be arranged from Nuweiba through a tour operator or with the help of your hotel reception. If you are more of a laid-back traveler, imagine an afternoon nap under a palm tree or in a bamboo hut on the beach, popular with backpackers. Candlelit dinners and barbecues, fresh seafood at the town’s restaurants, and most of all, great shore diving just a few palm strokes away: This is just a small taste of what you could experience in Nuweiba City.