Nabq Bay
Nabq Bay (خليج نبق) is about a ten-minute drive from Sharm el-Sheikh airport, and is a kind of “city within a city” – an isolated and less crowded area, which is especially suitable for those who want a relaxed vacation in a luxurious and pampering resort with complete privacy, and there is no He has no problem traveling a bit to enjoy the additional attractions of the city. The configuration of the coast of Nebek Bay is slightly different – the water is shallow (ankle height or slightly more) until a relatively large distance into the sea, and immediately afterwards there is a sharp drop to a great depth. Because of this, most of the hotels in Nabq Bay have a long pier on their private beach so that you can easily reach the reef (and the reefs in this area are beautiful).
In front of the coastal strip, the bay overlooks the island of Tiran right at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, and together with the coastal strip forms the Straits of Tiran. Along the coast there are mainly luxury hotels and resorts of the highest level, and on the beaches you can dive and snorkel around many tropical fish and colorful coral species at several diving sites. There are also beautiful coral reefs around the island of Tiran, and there is almost no hotel that cannot arrange for you a cruise of several hours to the area.
Accommodation in Nabq Bay
The hotels and resorts (and such can mostly be found there) in Nabq Bay are some of the best in Sharm and all of Sinai. These are mostly luxurious hotels, at the 5-star level, equipped with all possible facilities and indulgences, some of them real luxury hotels. In all of them you will find plenty of attractions and possibilities to pass the time with fun, inside and outside the hotel. Most hotels are suitable for a family vacation and are child-friendly, and this includes water parks, a variety of facilities and games, and even children’s menus in restaurants.
At the same time, there are also a number of hotels that are intended for adults only, and only accept children from the age of 16 or 18. All the hotels located along the beach stretch enjoy a large and well-maintained private beach, and of course easy access to spectacular coral reefs nearby. In short – if you came to Sharm to pamper yourself in a big way, a hotel in Nabq Bay is the choice for you.
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Attractions in Nabq Bay
Most of Sharm’s attractions are in the more central areas, but also in the Nabek Bay area you can find a number of interesting attractions, such as La Strada Mall, which is a commercial center in the style of Soho Square, with a variety of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, including well-known brands such as McDonald’s and Hard Rock Cafe. A large complex lit with colorful lights, very pleasant for spending an evening (during the day there is nothing to do there) and in the summer there are also music performances and other attractions for children.
Another option is a cruise to the island of Tiran, which is surrounded by some of the most beautiful diving sites in Sinai, including a huge variety of tropical fish species, corals and other sea inhabitants. A cruise of several hours to half a day can be organized at any hotel you stay at, and this is a highly recommended trip for anyone staying there. Of course, you can also be satisfied with snorkeling at these sites and also enjoy a fine underwater view.
Nearby is also the Sinai Golf Heights golf course, which is a standard and professional golf course for fans of the game. Located at the Golf Heights Resort hotel just north of Nabq Bay, but you can come and play there even if you are not staying at the hotel. Must be arranged in advance.
Casino and gambling lovers will enjoy Vegas Casino – a large casino with all the familiar games – roulette, blackjack, Texas Hold’em and more. There are several restaurants in its vicinity, although inside you will get free snacks and drinks. You will easily recognize it by the models of icons from around the world that are scattered around it – the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and more. Free entry, open 24/7.
Not far from Nabek Bay (about ten minutes drive north) lies the Nabek Nature Reserve, where you can see beyond beautiful beaches also mangrove groves growing right in the water, enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality, jeep tours in the reserve and of course dive and snorkel in some of the most beautiful sites in Sinai.
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