Nuweiba

Nuweiba: Quiet Beaches on the Gulf of Aqaba

Nuweiba is a calm stretch of the Sinai coast between Dahab and Taba, known for its wide sandy beaches, simple beach camps and views across the water to the mountains of Jordan. It is the place to slow down, swim, snorkel and enjoy the desert night sky.

Top Highlights

Beach camps – stay in a traditional hut by the sea and enjoy Bedouin hospitality, fresh fish and complete tranquillity.

The Coloured Canyon – one of Sinai’s most striking natural sights, a short drive inland, with towering walls of multicoloured rock.

Snorkelling and diving – reefs such as Ras Shitan lie close to the shore and are rarely crowded.

Desert excursions – camel and jeep trips to oases and wadis in the surrounding mountains.

Planning Your Visit

Nuweiba also has a ferry port to Aqaba in Jordan, making it a starting point for trips to Petra. The weather is best from October to May. Combine your stay with a sunrise climb of Mount Sinai or a few days in Sharm El Sheikh, and browse our Sinai trips below.