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Dahab |
Dahab
is the Arabic word for gold, and it is almost certain
that this locale in eastern Sinai derived its name from
the fine yellow sand that colors its beaches. Though it
has not yet achieved the popularity of Sharm el-Sheik
to the south, Dahab has
a growing following, and the name may soon refer to the
wealth that tourism is bringing to the small Bedouin st1
place village of Assalah. The combination of soft sand,
gorgeous blue water, and a luxuriant strip of palm trees
is pulling in the world.
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Assalah is the most developed part of Dahab, a sprawling
conglomeration of palm trees, shops, campgrounds, hotels,
bars, and restaurants that lie along the shore of Ghazala
Bay. Assalah has a distinctly bohemian feel, and during
the Israeli occupation it wasn't uncommon to see soldiers
patrolling the same beaches as dreadlocked vagabonds from
Europe and America. Less laid back, but still relaxed,
is the area just south lying along El-Qura Bay.
Within just a few miles of
Dahab are some great adventure spots. Excellent dive
sites lie both to the north and south, including Blue
hale, one of Sinai's best. Just south are the wadis
of Qnai el-Rayan and Qnai el-Atschan.
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