Nuweiba
Nuweiba is in the middle of the Gulf of Aqaba’s shoreline. It is split into three parts that are about 6 miles (10 km) from each other. Bedouins have moved to the area in the north. Near the shore of Tarabeen, visitors can stay at one of the many campsites with bamboo homes. In the 16th century, a Mamluk king named Ashraf al-Ghouri built a citadel there, and its ruins can still be seen today. About 0.9 miles south of Tarabeen, in Nuweiba City, there may be much nicer places to stay. If you want to take the ferry to Aqaba, there are many hotels near the port of Nuweiba, which is about eight kilometers (five miles) to the south.
Near Nuweiba, the coast is being built up with a wide range of hotels, campers, and other places to stay, from five-star places to cheaper ones. There’s no denying how beautiful the land is.
The mountains of Saudi Arabia stand out against the hazy highlands of Sinai, which are on the other side of the river.
As a place to go on vacation, Nuweiba is known for its easygoing atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and many ways to relax. Snorkeling is a fun and easy way to see the area’s beautiful coral reefs and lots of fish and other sea life. Aquatic skiing and diving are also fun things to do in the water. People have seen dolphins swimming in the water of El Mezinah, which is close by.
From the port of Nuweiba, people often take a catamaran to Aqaba and then drive to Petra. This amazing city was carved out of desert rock between the third and first centuries BC. It is about 62 miles (100 km) north of Aqaba.
Nuweiba is a great place to set up a camp and go on a camel or Jeep safari to see the rest of the country. The Colored Canyon is a popular place for tourists to visit. It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Nuweiba. It can be reached by a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the oasis of Ain al-Furtaga, but a camel is also an option, though it takes longer. The name of the narrow gorge comes from the way minerals change color as they oxidize.
People who like to scuba dive often go to the Abu Galum Nature Reserve, which is south of Nuweiba. From the beautiful, empty beaches, you can get inland to a maze of wadis that are full of plants and animals, like desert foxes, ibex, and hyraxes.
