| Resting between the golden granite mountains of the Sinai desert and the Egyptian Red Sea, the Bedouin village of Dahab is 90km north of the busy tourist resort of Sharm El Sheikh. In the late 1980s, the former fishing village was settled by divers exploring the underwater sites, such as the famous Blue Hole and Canyon and also by Western backpackers exploring the Sinai’s unique coastal desert trail. |
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| DAHAB Despite a significant growth in tourist facilities over the last few decades, Dahab has managed to retain its small-town charm and mellow atmosphere. A place surrounded by stunning beauty of sea, mountains and desert, the area draws nature lovers from around the world. Venturing to dive sites just a short trek by jeep to the north or the south of Dahab and you will find there is little in the way of buildings, just small, floor-cushioned Bedouin cafés in which to relax between dives. Explore just a little further still and you are likely to have the stunning and serene desert all to yourself. The nearest international airport to Dahab is in Sharm el-Sheikh, which is approximately an hour’s drive through the Sinai’s breathtaking desert mountains. |
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| TRAVEL INFO How to get to Dahab By plane: The main airport is Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), which is approximately a one-hour drive south of Dahab. The second nearest airport is Taba (TCP), which is approximately a two-hour drive north of Dahab. By Bus: There are around four to five buses a day running to and from Cairo to Dahab, as well as an overnight bus. This journey from mainland Egypt to the Sinai resort takes around nine hours. By Car: Dahab is about 600km from Cairo. Follow the road to Seuz and from there you can can choose 3 itineraries : via Sharm El Sheikh, St Kathrine or the road via Taba By taxi: When arriving from the Egyptian border in Taba, it is best to arrange a for a taxi. This is approximately a two hour journey by road. Alternatively, book your transfer with us Airport tranfers : From any arrival point, we can organize your transfers. Please contact us for prices and details |
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THINGS TO DO The Sinai is a popular holiday destination. Also when you’re not a scuba diver, you can find a number of things to do in and around Dahab. You will find a selection here.For more info >click |
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WEATHER Dahab experiences sunshine and warmth all year, attracting a full season of divers in winter as well as summer. Fresh breezes make Dahab an idyllic desert getaway, even during the hottest summer months. Air temperatures range between 16-28°C (61-82°F) in winter and 28-38°C (82-100°F) during the summer. The water temperature ranges from 28°C in the height of summer, dropping to 21°C in the coolest winter months of January and February.Check the weather online: WINDGURU / BBC WEATHER |
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