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THE RED SEA
The beaches of the Red Sea are worldwide known: its clear blue waters, colored corals and rare marine life. Mountains, having different colors and running parallel to the coastline, separated from the sea only by a plain, most of which is suitable for safari. It's a moderate climate and enchanting natural beauty blend together to charm all the visitors. Red Sea is surrounded by Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen and Djibouti. Water temperatures range between 18° C and 21° C in winter, 21° C and 26.5° C in summer. Underwater visibility is excellent up to 30 meters, and diving is possible up to 45 meters. The average diving depth, however, ranges between 12 and 25 meters.
SINAI:
The strategic position of Sinai and its mineral resources had always been of great importance to the pharaohs of Egypt who succeeded to keep Sinai under control. Historical traces of this influence are not the main attraction; Sinai visitors are interested in its beaches and its well known Monastery of St. Catherine.
Sharm El Sheikh:
On Aqaba gulf 340 km. to the south -east of Suez. "Sharm El Sheikh" is an important touristic destination, the beaches framed by multicoloured mountains from one side and from the other side the blue sky sea, exquisite coral reefs, luxurious hotels, marinas and diving centres.
Ras Mohamed:
On the southern peak of Sinai 55 km to the south - west of Sharm El Sheikh. Ras Mohamed is a natural reserve, a refuge for very rare forms of life, the Paradise of the real divers.
Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba:
Leaving Sharm el Sheikh and heading to the north, following the coast, there we have 3 centres known for; their beautiful natural frame, their beaches and their diving sites.
St. Catherine's Monastery:
It looks like a rectangular fort, surrounded by high granite walls enclosing the different elements of the monastery, built by the emperor Justinian in 527; it was originally the idea of the empress Helen of Russia. The monastery is lying between 2 sacred mountains: Moses Mountain, 2285 meters high, on which the prophet received the "Tables of the law". And St. Catherine Mountain, 2367 meters high, on which the angels placed the body of the saint. Discovered 500 years later, the body was taken to the monastery. The main elements of the monastery are; A small mosque built in the 10th century, Moses fountain and the garden, The library containing 3500 manuscripts (Greek, Arabic, Coptic, Armenian, Syrian, Slavic) which represent the second best world collection after that of the Vatican. The museum containing the treasure; Russian and French cups, reliquaries, icons, crosses, sacerdotal ornaments. The Church of Byzantine Style built in the 6th century, containing paintings of the prophets and the disciples, Russian lamps in silver and gold, icons a marble sarcophagus containing the relics of the saint, the floor of the church is an Arab designed mosaic of the marble.