Introduction to Sinai

Sinai is a wild, awe-inspiring triangle of land that's mysterious and unforgettable. Its mountains are fringed with beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea.

Mount Sinai and the ancient Byzantine monastery of Santa Katarina on its slope have been a destination for pilgrims for 16 centuries, almost miragelike in their sanctity. Over the past 30 years, the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba has become a second major Sinai attraction. It's a diver's and snorkeler's paradise, lined with some of the most beautiful and unusual coral reef systems in the world. You can camp in simple huts alone the beaches, or luxuriate in deluxe hotel complexes at prices that are incredible bargains.