This post has been generously provided by Rosemary Payne, a travel writer and self-proclaimed digital nomad who is currently to be found working her way through North Africa.
The Red Sea: this is one body of water that’s deeply steeped in mystery and history. The Red Sea is resplendent with coral and sea life and offers holiday makers a real taste of summer at any time of year. Wherever you land on Egypt’s dazzling shores, holidays here offer enough activities, historic sites and charming scenery to please all holidaymakers.
A Deeper Look into the Red Sea
There are no major ocean currents or rivers that feed the Red Sea. This means that the water is balmy, accommodating and clear with plentiful schools of vibrant fish, sea turtles dolphins and rainbow coloured coral. The sea isn’t actually red in the area, so why is it called this?
Well, the Greeks originally called the waters Arabicus Sinus in reference to the narrow ribbon of the sea here. The sea does periodically turn a faint red during the seasonal bloom of red algae. Although it could simply refer to the reflections cast by the fiery sunrises and sunsets onto the water.
Which Resort to Choose?
Dahab has always drawn a hippy crowd from across the world, and has a chic vibe that appeals to the more budget-conscious traveller. Travellers who are willing to splash a bit more cash should head for the five star luxury of Sharm el Sheikh holidays. There’s plenty of watersports like sailing to enjoy on the beaches of Sharm, as well as startlingly clear waters for diving and marine life enthusiasts. The smaller port town of Nuweiba offers a good selection of high quality hotels and largely quiet beaches.
Alternatively, try Hurghada. This part of Egypt is custom-built to accommodate travellers who want a refreshing break on the Red Sea coast. Hurghada is known for being slightly cheaper than Sharm el Sheikh and for being a little more down to earth, with beautiful shores like Old Vic and Dream Beach. With around 45 coral reefs accessible from Hurghada, you won’t be short of diving opportunities, and you can even take a boat trip from here to the Thistlegorm warship for a quick history lesson.
Must-See Mount Sinai
Anybody with an interest in history shouldn’t miss Mount Sinai. This is where Moses is reputed to have received his ten commandments and is also the site of the Monastery of St. Catherine. This holy place has been in constant use since the 6th Century A.D. It’s an iconic treasure trove of history, around 3 hours drive from Sharm el-Sheikh. Intrepid types should go to Mt. Sinai under the cover of darkness to witness the spectacular sunrise over the desert – as many thousands of people have done over many thousands of years before!
Egypt’s Red Sea region offers the ultimate in rest and restoration for mind, body and spirit. You will be hard pressed to find a more vividly beautiful reef and sea environment anywhere in the world and with a host of places to base yourself, you can find a holiday to suit any budget and interest.
Images by Svetlana Grechkina and Derek Keats, used under Creative Comms license.
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