Nuweiba

Nuweiba was a prosperous beach resort in the 1970s, and it was on the rise until politics and tensions with Israel caused the magnificent beach to collapse. The beach is now a modest, low-key destination, with the most fascinating section housing a Bedouin village.

Nuweiba city, located on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba, may be little in compared to major destinations like Sharm El Sheikh, but its lack of infrastructure adds to its allure. The seven-kilometer stretch of sand, which translates as "bubbling springs" in Arabic, is now a popular stop-off on the Egyptian trekking path.

It is a pleasant place to spend a few days soaking up traditional culture and seeing the area's natural beauties. A short drive away, South Cove is an excellent small diving area, and hikes to the Colored Canyon may be arranged through the Bedouin hamlet.

Location: Sinai Peninsula