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Protected area · Dahab, South Sinai
Ras Abu Galum Protected Area
Protected stretch of coast north of the Blue Hole, between the Sinai mountains and the Gulf of Aqaba, with beaches, coral reefs and a Bedouin village. Accessible on foot, by camel or by boat.
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About Ras Abu Galum Protected Area
Ras Abu Galum lies north of Dahab, past the Blue Hole, on a strip of coast between the granite mountains of the Sinai and the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a protected area, with no paved road to the beach, featuring coral reefs, sandy coves and a small Bedouin village of the Mzeina tribe.
The most common route starts at the Blue Hole and follows the coastal trail, on foot or by camel, taking about one and a half to two hours. There are also boats and pickups along the desert track, hired in Dahab.
On arrival, simple Bedouin camps serve tea and meals and rent huts for those who want to sleep by the sea. The reefs near the beach are good for snorkel, and further north is the Blue Lagoon, a shallow cove of clear water.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
A full day, including there and back on the coastal trail; one night for those who sleep in a camp.
Best time
From October to May, when the coastal walk is less hot. Start early to hike during the cooler hours.
How to get there
On foot or by camel via the trail that begins at the Blue Hole, about 8 km from Dahab; or by boat and pickup on tours hired in Dahab.
Tip
Bring water, a hat and sunscreen for the trail, which has little shade, and reef shoes to enter the sea via the reef.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ras Abu Galum Protected Area
How do you get to Ras Abu Galum?
On foot or by camel via the trail that leaves the Blue Hole, a hike of almost two hours, or by boat and pickup hired in Dahab.
Can you sleep in Ras Abu Galum?
Yes, in simple huts at the Bedouin camps by the sea. Arrange it beforehand in Dahab.
Does Ras Abu Galum have snorkel?
Yes. The reefs are close to the beaches, and the Blue Lagoon further north has shallow, clear water.