Things to do in Nuweiba
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Jeep Safaris
All of the camps and shops offer jeep safaris, though prices vary considerably depending on the time of year, your destination and the size of your party - don't be afraid to shop around and bargain hard.
In addition to trips to the popular Coloured Canyon, other popular destinations are Ain al-Furtega, a palm-filled oasis 16km northwest of Nuweiba, and Mayat el-Wishwashi, a large cistern hidden between two boulders in a canyon - it used to be the largest cistern in Sinai, but now has only a trickle of water, except after floods. Nearby is Mayat Malkha, a palm grove fed by the waters of Mayat el-Wishwashi and set amid colourful sandstone.
Wadi Huweiyit is an impressive san…
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Camel Safaris
With the exception of Dahab, Nuweiba is the best place in Sinai to arrange camel safaris into the interior. When planning your trip, keep in mind that camels are a slower and - if budget is a worry - more expensive way of travelling. However, they allow you to reach places that are inaccessible to vehicles, and are the best way to see the area.
Almost every camp and shop in Tarabin offers these trips, but take care that whoever you pick is a local Bedouin - not only are they marginalised by tour operators from the Nile Valley and therefore need the work, but there have been some instances of travellers lost in the desert without water because their so-called guides didn't…
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Stone House Reef
Underwater delights are the feature attraction of Nuweiba, and while not as dramatic as at other resorts on the Gulf of Aqaba, the dive sites tend to be less busy, with an impressive variety of marine life. There are shallow reefs offshore that are reasonable places to snorkel, but the best snorkelling is the Stone House Reef just south of town.
Divers sometimes head to nearby Ras Abu Gallum, Ras Mohammed National Park or other offshore destinations - many of which are also fine for snorkellers - though most diving here is shore based.
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Habiba Camp
If you want value for your money, look no further than this all-you-can-eat spot, which offers an especially good buffet lunch - pack in the calories and then spend the afternoon burning them off on a trek (or simply lazing about on the beach).
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Han Kang
Although you’re a long way from the Far East, this surprisingly good Chinese restaurant hits the spot, especially if you’ve been on the road for a while and can’t bear to look at another felafel sandwich.
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Dr Shishkebab
This place is just what the doctor ordered, with generous spreads of Egyptian favourites from hearty fried eggplant and hummus to delectable daoud basha (meatballs in a rich tomato sauce).
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Cleopatra Restaurant
One of the more popular tourist restaurants in Nuweiba City, Cleopatra offers up the bounty of the sea, Lebanese-inspired mezze platters, wood-fired pizzas and a few Western fast-food favourites.
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Swiss Market
Self-caterers can try this popular local market, which has a good selection of the basics, as well as a decent stock of local produce and fresh cuts of meat.
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