Dahab Holidays

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Holiday in Dahab:

Travel Guide to your Holiday in Dahab:

Dahab meaning "gold" in Arabic, is a small town situated on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. Formerly a Bedouin fishing village, located approximately 80 km (50 miles) northeast of the holiday resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab is considered to be one of the Sinai's most treasured diving destinations. Dahab is also a world-renowned windsurfing destination because of the reliable winds that provide outstanding surfing conditions, especially in the Lagoon area.
Transfer time from Sharm el Sheikh airport to Dahab is around 60 mins by coach.

Beaches on Holiday in Dahab:

A holiday in Dahab is probably most appealing for those who want to soak up some sun in pristine beaches, relax in laid back atmosphere and try local restaurants. There are also plenty of cozy local stores to go shopping The beaches in Dahab are public and the coral reefs are a few flipper strokes away from the shore. From the coast of Dahab, you can see the incredible spectacle of Sinai mountains dropping right into the sea.

Things to do on Holiday in Dahab:

Dahab attracts large numbers of holiday makers. It is world-renowned for its windsurfing. Reliable winds provide superb flat-water conditions inside Dahab's sand spit. Further away from shore, wavy conditions couple with strong winds to provide formidable conditions for keen windsurfers. SCUBA diving, free-diving and snorkelling are also popular activities with many reefs immediately adjacent to waterfront hotels.
Land based activities in Dahab include camel, horse, cycling, mountain bikes trips, jeep and quad bike trips. Mount Sinai is a two hours drive, with Saint Catherine's Monastery being a popular tourist destination.


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