Taba Sinai

Taba which is on Egypt’s border with Israel, was given back to Egypt in 1989 because of pressure from around the world. Egypt was determined to get all of the Sinai Peninsula back from Israel, so fighting continued here for another seven years after the rest of Sinai had been taken back.

There are a few places to eat and stay in Taba, such as restaurants, cafes, and a hotel, but most people are just passing through on their way to the other country.

The part of the coast between Taba and Nuweiba, which is about 70 km (43 mi) long, is called “The Egyptian Riviera” by the Egyptian government. Due to the fact that the area is a high-priority development zone, a lot of hotels and resorts have been built there in recent years.

If you plan to leave Egypt through the Taba border crossing, keep in mind that you won’t be able to get into several Arab countries, especially Lebanon and Syria, if your passport has an Israeli stamp. Ask for a separate piece of paper to be stamped.

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