Taba

Taba is the main border crossing between Egypt and Israel and the only one open to foreigners. There are a number of high-end hotels and also many simple beach camps along the road to Nuweiba. Off the coast from Taba is Pharaoh Island with an old fort. Located just south of Taba is a protected area on 3590 sq. km.

Taba Sinai - Egypt border with Israel
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Although most of Sinai was returned to Egypt by Israel in 1982, Taba was the last portion to be given back after a long dispute in 1989.

Getting there and around 

There is a ferry service between Taba and Aqaba in Jordan across the Red Sea. Taba is connected to Cairo and the other Sinai Red Sea resorts by a public bus service, as well as private micro-buses and taxis. There is an airport outside of Taba receiving international and domestic flights. You should organize transport from the airport to your hotel before arriving – you can either ask your hotel to do it or use another service.
 
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Orientation 

Taba consists of two bigger hubs of high-end hotels and a less developed coast line with the Pharaoh Island. There is a road across the interior to the tunnel and Suez. The coastal route is the way to Israel and there is a border station shortly after Taba at Ras el Masri.

Main locations: 1. Taba Heights; 2. Pharaoh Island; 3. Taba; and 4. the border station.
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Information 

Useful link:
Extensive information about diving off the Nuweiba-Taba coast – www.dive-nuweiba.com
Accommodation 

There are mostly high-end hotels in Taba, although along the coast to Nuweiba there are several mid-range hotels and simple camps.
Food and drinks 

There are a number of restaurants in Taba, serving traditional Egyptian as well as international cuisine. There are also cafés, juice shops offering non-alcoholic drinks. Alcohol is only available in the hotels.
 
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Food and Drinks
Activities 

Many activities are related to the sea, such as diving, snorkeling and boat rides, but there are many other activities including camel and horse-riding, quad biking, safaris, excursions and Bedouin dinner under the stars.

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