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Meaning ‘gold’ in Arabic, Dahab
can be divided in two main villages: Assalah`s Bedouin village
in South and the Dahab`s administrative center in North. Dahab`
s most developed and visited part is Assalah; most of the
tourists that came here were on her own and stood at hotels. The
atmosphere in Assalah is a bohemian one with shops, restaurants,
palm trees, bars, campgrounds, and of course, hotels. Along the
El-Qura Bay is a relaxed area with diving centers and holiday
villages for the stylish tourists. Once a fishing village, the
today Dahab is famous for the windsurfing possibilities due to
its winds perfect to practice this sport. Close to the hotels
are numerous reefs where you can enjoy snorkeling and scuba
diving. But something that you don’t have to miss in Dahab are
the on the ground restaurants, a unique mixture of Bedouin style
with the Hippie one. Just next to the sea are low tables with
cloths of different colors and big cushions. In front of the
restaurants are fish stalls from where you can take the fish and
have it cooked just as you wish. After you eat the delicious and
not all expensive menu, you can remain and rest. Dahab means
palms, golden fine sands, snorkeling, diving, turquoise sea,
tourist attractions. If you plan a trip to this wonderful place
you can choose to accommodate at hotels, villages or, cheaper,
to camp. You can travel to Blue Hole, which is at five miles
away from Dahab and which is an important diving center. You can
also visit the remains of the fort built by the Crusaders and
which is situated on the Island of Coral. This island is towards
the border with Israel. A trip to Dahab is a guarantee for an
unforgettable holiday! |
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