Nuweiba

Nuweiba

Nuweiba

Nuweiba means " bubbling springs " in Arabic and it is one of the great oasis in southern Sinai. Nuweiba has recently been discovered by investors establishing hotels along the coast, linking to Taba Egypt in the north and south of Dahab.

 

Nuweiba is located 70 km south of Taba Egypt and 180 km north of Sharm el- Sheikh and only 110 km from Sainte- Catherine. 

 

The city is divided into three parts. From the south you will find the port, the city, and Tarabin, the Bedouin camp and a Nuweiba beach where most backpackers stay. Nuweiba city lacks a center, but he has a small strip of cheap restaurants, an internet cafe, and a few souvenir shops. Along the Nuweiba beach in the town of resorts and other high-end camps are located.

Nuweiba, a sleepy town, but very characteristic of the Bedouins on the Gulf of Aqaba, has much to offer the diver. Like a beautiful and relaxed diving holiday destination , Nuweiba will appeal to those seeking tranquility , away from the crowds and a return to the blank side of the Red Sea. Gardens of hard and soft corals are home to a wealth of beautiful marine life , crystal clear turquoise waters.

 

Nuweiba Beach

Diving in Nuweiba is a very relaxed affair. Basically, all the dive sites are accessible from shore and diving is normally conducted with jeeps or pick ups which will fall on the selected sites. Between the two , you will be offered a delicious cup of tea or coffee Bedouin , and you 'll still have time to return to your hotel and relax on the Nuweiba beach or pool.

 

Diving in Nuweiba

Nuweiba marine area is protected, like many other areas in Egypt, and diving centers here operate according to procedures that respect the environment. In the periphery of the region is the area of Nuweiba Ras Abu Galum protected, the box of off- piste desert - true paradise sea.
 

Selection Nuweiba on the Red Sea Riviera , as the place to get your certification scuba diving is an excellent choice. The conditions are ideal and there is much to see : the gardens of hard and soft corals and species of valuable fish such as fish razor shrimpfish , stonefish and Pegasus fish . Those who have a keen eye for detail will find the elusive frogfish , seahorse and delicate colorful nudibranchs fascinating.

Most stations have Nuweiba diving centers reliable and well organized, offering all kinds of services, diving courses from beginners to professional courses, baptisms and diving packages , with one, two or more dives per day, for those who are certified
For diving enthusiasts unauthorized, most centers offer free of charge pool intros, where visitors can experience the thrill of scuba diving on a one -on-one with an instructor diving in the hotel poo.

Nuweiba diving centers also offer experience programs , where the visitor can try actual dives in the sea straight away, under the strict supervision of a diving professional .