Travel Guide

Taba is on the border of Egypt and Israel, on the Egyptian side. It is a small town, but one that is popular with both locals and holiday makers. Taba, is not the most action packed place in the world, but the Egyptian setting is stunning and you can always use it as somewhere you stop for a few days, before moving on to other resorts in Egypt, or up into Israel.

Taba is a romantic holiday town, which is good for couples, or groups of adults, but may not have enough to do for families who are looking for a nice break. There are a few things to do in the region though if you do not mind going out of Taba itself on some days. You will find trips on offer include places such as Mount Sinai and Petra. You can also head to Beer Sweer, 15km south, for some nice beach areas with eating establishments and straw huts to relax in.

Another place it is a great idea to go and visit is Castle Zaman. Because of the raised location, you can see into 4 countries from this tall castle and spend some lovely time at the bar or relaxing by the pool there. With a gift shop offering a great deal of items to buy for friends and family back home, you can tick several of the key boxes for your holiday here: seeing something breathtaking, getting souvenirs, relaxing and soaking up some sun. Many tourists who visit the castle come back urging others to go and see it if they are in the region, so it really does come with high recommendations. This is an adult only kind of sight though, as there is drinking and not any child friendly activities on offer to keep little ones entertained.

Taba is a great place for an adult holiday, as the famous Hilton hotel there also has a casino, Casino City, which is what draws many people in to Taba. The hotel itself has 11 stories and includes a diving centre as well, the casino is the main draw though. This is an excellent hotel to stop at if you can afford it, with all the modern amenities you need and an interesting array of activities on site plus a private beach available to residents.

Red Sea diving is one reason tourists flock to Taba. Red Sea Water World is in Taba Heights, which is an area where development is booming, in order to help locals have better facilities to integrate them into a tourist area, and also to offer some new features to Taba in general. There are 6 hotels as well as a diving centre and water sports, as mentioned, which are nestled in amongst the scenic mountain scenery of the area. Red Water Sea World offers diving with qualified instructors, and will teach you everything that you need in order to be able to have a fun day in the water and see some nice sights. If you are into sports, but prefer something less active, then why not try the Three Corners El Wekala Resort Golf Course for a nice relaxing day on a fantastic course nestled in Taba Heights.

Happy Holidays!