Nuweiba` Things to Do

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The beaches of Nuweiba are perfect for those who want solitude and sand with an incredible view. The red sand dune beaches are largely free of tourists and in most cases you will have them to yourself. The views are priceless, in one sweeping glance you can see out into the Red Sea and take in parts of Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. The water is warm and calm and the sun is always shining and the sand is soft to the skin. The majority of the resort are still suffering from the aftermath of the terrorist bombings a few year back so the beaches are empty and the resorts aren't very expensive.

You will find so beautiful beaches at Nuweiba where you can take rest ,so don't forget to take a book with you .
It will be easy to find a lot of books in so different languages : ask for Fuad ,he has a nice coffee shop : Little Prince ,close to the central telephone in the city .
About 200 books in french language !

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Sinai is a place for relaxation. It can be a life of living by the rising and setting of the sun, if you so wish (although there are plenty of party beaches where all-nighters take place into the wee hours). It's the time to see the sun rise to the east over Saudi Arabia, the deserted mountains forming a silhouette against the rising sun, throwing shadows across the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. Sunsets are less forthcoming from the coast as the mountains skirting the peninsula road block the sun in its full setting glory. But the light from the setting sun does throw extraordinary light over the becalmed waters, reflecting onto Saudi Arabia and proving the explanation as to why its known as the Red Sea.

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And following the trip to the Coloured Canyon, what better place to end than back on the coast in time to understand why its known as the Red Sea - with Saudi Arabia on the other side of the gulf. (Most people who visit the region come specifically for the beach and the water).

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Its not a overly difficult tramp through the canyon - the beginning involves 'sliding' down a few metres of rocks, and on the canyon bed is the occasional rock that needs to be clambered over. The canyon joins a much larger (and totally dry) river bed which essentially marks the end of the trek. A further 10 minutes straightforward walk up hill takes you back to the top of the world a mile or so away from where you first started.

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The Bedouins are the only people that seem to be able to eke out a living in the harsh landscape. More recent developments have seen the growth of tourism - which supplements what is a hard way of life. Our guide spoke a little English to help us understand the environment we were in.

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Yellows, reds and greys are the main colours here - the whorls of colour are pretty impressive without being incredible. It's the whole experience that makes this walk worthwhile - once in the gorge, it's not about height of the surrounding 'walls'. Then there is this sudden flash of green - and you ask yourself just how does this grow and survive here?

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The beginning is what can only be described as at the top of the world. Desolate (that word again) environment - we're heading downwards from this point.

And once down, it's pretty easy to forget that this is formed by water as you tramp through pure sand and dust. But sudden (although rare) rain can make this a death trap. But it happens about once every three years.....