Photogallery of Sinai, Egypt

South Sinai is a nice place not only for those who love beach holidays and sightseeing tours. There are many natural attractions which every tourist should definitely visit. For example, local hot springs, better known as Moses springs. According to a legend, they appeared when Moses brought the Jews out of slavery. Many people were thirsty after crossing the bottom of the red sea, and then the prophet struck his staff on the ground and water began to flow immediately. Pharaoh baths, other thermal springs, are located a hundred kilometres to the South. Be sure to visit Coloured Canyon. It is a rock formation on Sinai peninsula. It is a labyrinth of rocks, some of them have about 40 meters. The canyon is almost 800 meters long. This picturesque place was presumably formed during the earthquake and later the wind and water only deepened the canyon. Many of the local rocks and stones are not resistant, so visit this place accompanied by a guide. You should also know that it is dangerous to be here during the rain because some of the stones can fall down. If you visit the Coloured Canyon in nice weather, you will see stones of red, purple, yellow or pink colours with metallic shades. There is also a real oasis in this place. There is a throne of Cleopatra in Coloured Canyon. According to some legends, the queen loved to visit this place. South Sinai is an ideal place where you can explore the underwater world of coral reefs. Local excursions are made for people without … Read further