Sightseeing in Dahab - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Two-three thousand years ago, Dahab was a group of oases situated close to the seaside. During the period from the 2nd to 1st century BC, Nabatean seamen built a vanguard on the site of modern Dahab. Archaeological excavations prove this – scientists discovered fragments of the lighthouse and port. Thanks to the fact that this area was at the crossing of important trading routes, the settlement started developing and getting richer. Dahab became an important market for selling precious stones, jewelry, and, of course, gold. When the Nabatean Kingdom disappeared, Bedouins settled in the area.
The resort town of Dahab has its own waterfront that is the center of cultural life and a favorite destination for not only foreign guests but also locals. Young people also enjoy gathering at the waterfront because this part of the town only gets better every year. The town’s authorities do their best to make the area comfortable for visitors.
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Have you come to Dahab in order to try diving? Local lagoons are ideal for this water activity. There are three lagoons situated approximately 15 kilometers to the south of the town. They are the most popular with divers. These three bays have an interesting peculiarity – even if they are situated not far from each other, the lagoons have a different temperature of the water, and their underwater world is also drastically different. Every bay has a marvelous coral garden with spiked tops.
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Consider visiting a bay with a poetic name “the Bath of Youth”. According to local legends, everyone, who swims here at least once, becomes younger. Young people can preserve their beauty and young body. Water in this bay has perfect blue color as if it was filtered a thousand times. As water is this area is rich in white crystal salt, it creates an unforgettable view together with sunrays reflecting from its surface. Even a short swim in this water is enough to feel rejuvenated and full of energy. You will feel refreshed and ready for new discoveries.
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National and city parks around Dahab
♥ World Heritage Site 'Wadi Rum Protected Area' , 138 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Wadi Rum Protected Area' , 138 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Dahab from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
The St. Catherine's Monastery
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Distance from Dahab center - 52.8 km.
Real religious treasures are hidden in the monastery of St. Catherine. The library, which was founded in the early 18th century, is of particular interest. There are priceless books and manuscripts, and many of them exist in a single copy. In addition, the monastery houses a unique collection of ancient icons that attracts pilgrims from all over the world. This monastery is one of the few, where you can see the icons dating back to 8-10 centuries AD. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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