Golden beaches by the Red Sea and a laid-back atmosphere
With a Bohemian feel and laid-back atmosphere telling of its former reputation as a target for backpackers, Dahab and its golden beaches are now drawing more affluent holiday-makers coming for the excellent windsurfing and diving.
Dahab lies alongside the deepest section of the Great Rift Valley, which extends down through Africa, and the dramatic underwater scenery has steep drops, valleys and canyons.
There are shore diving activities up and down the coast from Dahab, all easily reached by pick-up truck. Superb dive and snorkelling sites close to Dahab include the Blue Hole – one of the best in the Sinai region – and the Canyon.
Dahab is an excellent holiday destination, with both budget accommodation and fine hotels. There are many souvenir shopping opportunities to enjoy, and the numerous open-air seafront restaurants vie for holiday-makers’ attention.
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