Best things to do in Nuweiba
Nuweiba is a tourist destination that was discovered for recreation and relaxation, there is not much in it to do but it is surrounded by many rare tourist attractions and tourism in Nuweiba is based on simplicity and tranquillity and enjoying the sky full of bright stars.
Colored Canyon
The Colored Canyon is one of the most famous desert tourist attractions in Sinai. It is a natural geological phenomenon that has a unique charm. It is a narrow, winding valley whose rocks have eroded to form these ingenious colours that resemble painting. When you go to the Colored Valley, get ready to take the most beautiful pictures that will become a wonderful and new memory for you.
Mount and Monastery of Saint Catherine
Mount Saint Catherine (known as Mount Moses) is one of the highest mountain peaks in Egypt. It was called Mount Moses, as it is the mountain on which the Prophet Moses stood and received the ten commandments from God. The neighbouring mountains are of high altitude. Usually groups of people gather from Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab or Nuweiba to visit it, and you can climb to the summit by walking or by camel, while climbing to the summit you will find Bedouin breaks that you can relax with the wonderful Bedouin tea drink. As for St. Catherine's Monastery, it is considered one of the oldest inhabited monasteries in the world.
Ein Khudra and the White Canyon
Ain Khadra is a beautiful fertile oasis hidden in a sandy basin, the oasis is close to Nuweiba, Saint Catherine and Dahab, and it has two ways to reach it. The most famous and beautiful way is to reach it by passing through the White Valley and enjoy watching this wonderful place and taking some memorial photos In it, as for the second road, it can be reached by passing a narrow path direct to the oasis. In the Ain Khadra oasis there are many green gardens and simple and suitable places for residence with simple facilities but suitable for staying overnight.
Zaman Castle
Zaman Castle is located on the top of a desert cliff between the cities of Nuweiba and Taba, and it is a new and unique attraction that was newly built in the medieval style, so you feel that time has moved you back and enjoy a luxurious, beautiful and different atmosphere. The village is close to the Virgin Sea, which is the only beach left in Taba and Nuweiba. It enjoys clear and calm waters with wonderful coral reefs. You can practice swimming, diving and snorkelling. There are also centres for yoga and massages that help you relax.
Best Time to visit Nuweiba
Nuweiba is a hot area throughout the year and works all year round, so if you love summer and heat, you can visit it at any time of the year and practice diving and so on, but if you stay away from hot times, then visiting in the first months of the year is better where it decreases Temperatures out and be kinder. The rush hours in Nuweiba are from July to November, and on New Year's Eve and Easter. It is advised to book ahead of time as places are occupied at these times.
