Colored canyon and blue hole from sharm el sheikh: this is one of the most wonderful excursions. It includes several stops at once and is fascinating. Also, the excursion takes a whole day, you will meet other vacationers, learn something new about egypt, see antiquity, the blue hole, dahab.
From sharm el-sheikh to the colored canyon it is about 150 kilometers. The colored canyon is a natural canyon that was formed in the sandy rocks of sinai as a result of an earthquake. Colored canyon is a gorge located in the sinai mountains. The canyon was formed many millions of years ago – when, during a strong earthquake, a powerful fracture of the earth’s crust occurred, and a huge canyon of red folded sand appeared to the human eye.
In addition, the desert winds also helped, carving unusual patterns into the colored rocks. Bizarre shapes and patterns of sandy rocks, a multifaceted palette of stones. The beauty of stone walls amazes the imagination with its bizarre shapes and patterns. In some places the passage becomes so narrow that only one person can fit through.
In other words, the canyon itself, in different places, has ledges, descents, ascents, rocks mix from one color to another. You need to be prepared for such a hike; you need comfortable clothes and shoes and some physical training.
Safari: if you are in egypt, namely in sharm, be sure to take this short but very pleasant walk through the desert.
The sea is rich in many amazingly beautiful and mesmerizing reefs. One of them can confidently be called a blue hole. The red sea is known to have no equal in the entire northern hemisphere of the earth for the beauty and diversity of corals and marine life.
The blue hole, in egypt, is located on the sinai peninsula, 100 km from sharm el sheikh and 15 km from dahab. It is a huge vertical cave with arches and tunnels, surrounded by a large bright reef.
The other side of, the blue hole is mountains, camel trails and observation platforms. You can relax on the top of a cliff or wander along the trails in search of the best scenery. When you enter the sea, you immediately find yourself on the edge of an abyss.
On the left, a whole forest of various corals almost peeks out of the transparent sea water, and colorful fish scurry back and forth, nibbling corals and pebbles in search of food, and on the right, a blue, hopeless abyss, no matter how much you look into it, it is impossible to see anything.
The transition between these two worlds is unusually abrupt. A beautiful coral reef stretches down into the abyss like a huge vertical wall.
The guides hook their tourists onto a lifebuoy, 5-7 people each, and drag them along the reef. The group actively flaps its flippers, scaring away the fish, and tries to see something. The blue abyss in egypt is one of the most mysterious places on earth.If you look closely, you can see the mountains of saudi arabia on the other side of the sea.
Moreover, there is significant parking space for cars and buses on the shore. There are several cafes and souvenir shops, as well as cafe toilets. In general, a very beautiful place. Tourists from all over the world come here to admire the beauty of the red sea.
The tour lasts the whole day, lunch is also included in the price. But, don’t forget to take towels, sunscreen, hats and water.
Egypt is famous for its clear red sea with many marine life, as well as amazing nature reserves with stunning views and nature.
Arriving in egypt, you can’t help but go on various boat trips on boats and yachts, and swim in the open sea. Tiran island–ras mohammed and white island.