TABA IS SMALL PARADISE

Taba, a Egyptian town and the last points of the Egyptian construction on the Gulf of Aqaba, which is of strategic importance and tourism.

• Location and Area Taba is located at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba between the mountains and the hills east of Taba on the one hand, and the Gulf of Aqaba, on the other hand. And away from the city of Sharm el-Sheikh about 240 km south of Taba, and its neighboring city of Eilat. Represents the area between Taba and Sharm el-Sheikh north south major attractions and tourism development in South Sinai Peninsula.

Taba History

The period pre-1892: at The beginning of this year, died of Khedive Tewfik, was required to issue a Section of higher firman son to ascend the Khedive Abbas Hilmi II the throne of Egypt. As the Sultan Abdul Hamid II wanted to limit the presence of the British occupation of the territory of the Ottoman state was issuing decree deprives Egypt of any presence on the Gulf of Aqaba, which raised the issue known as the case firman, which ended down the door of higher and agree on clear limits to Egypt from the east, from a point east of El Arish Rafah, or to a point on the head of the Gulf of Aqaba.• 1906: raised the issue known as the case Tabaandma event decided the Ottoman Empire, a number of soldiers and guns on the top of Taba, claiming that the Taba belong to her but she was also obliged to retreat and evacuation of the site and decided  to British occupation limits drawn and internationally recognized borders of Egypt, which was of course include the Taba, the area around them from the sea.
• 1922: After Egypt England recognized as an independent sovereign in the February 28 statement given to the limits of an international character, and that the British mandate over Palestine has strengthened the border and called the boundary.• 1956: after the departure of Althelaty aggression launched by England, France and Israel, signed agreements for a ceasefire between Egypt and Israel and the United Nations and agreed on Israel and her time on the armistice line which set out the territory of Taba and the part overlooking the sea.• 1967: on 5 June, Israel occupied all of Sinai, including Taba• 1979 signed by President Sadat returned Kambd David calling upon Israel to get out of all of Sinai• On April 25, 1982 Israel emerges from all the land except the Sinai Taba• On March 19, 1989 Israel withdrew from Taba.The most important tourist attractionsTaba border town packed mountains, tourist resorts, and its coastline consists of a number of bays, lakes and the Strait and the island, from the views of this island is a fortress of Salah El-Din, which was renovated by the Egyptian Antiquities Organization.Therefore come to a large number of tourists from all over the world and there are about 10 hotels and the Egyptian city of Taba Hilton Taba hotel is built by the Israelis in 1967 of the most prominent landmarks, has been administered by the Sonesta Corporation until it was handed over to Egyptian authorities on the said date. Urban rehabilitation of the regionTotal government investment in Taba, about 700 million pounds in infrastructure projects which include construction of roads, housing and services and also include sewerage and telephone lines. The tourism investment to the private sector, including foreign investment amounted to around 3 billion Egyptian pounds in a hotel and service projects have been completed 15%, and the rest depends on work

Island of the Pharaoh (Geziret Faraum)

After a short ferry ride from Taba’s coast, you’ll reach the Island of the Pharaoh, also known as the Coral Island, a small granite atoll surrounded by coral reefs and amazing dive sites. The island is also known for its citadel, originally built by crusaders and later conquered and reconstructed by Saladin. The citadel is listed today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The diving sites surrounding the island include the Picasso Reef; an underwater mountain that leads down 24 metres to huge table corals. At a depth of 12 metres, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a wide variety of colourful fish, including the famous “Picasso Trigger Fish.”

Salah El-Din Fortress On Pharaoh Island, Taba
After a short ferry ride from Taba’s coast, you’ll reach the Island of the Pharaoh, a small granite atoll surrounded by coral reefs and dominated by the magnificent Saladin fortress, built by Crusaders in the 12th century and recently restored by the Council of Egyptian Antiquities.
Salah El-Din based his soldiers on this strategic island in order to control the trade of products coming from Asia and demand ransoms from pilgrims on their way to Mecca. A truly strategic spot: you’ll be stunned by the fortress’s panoramic view, a landscape merging between the coasts of Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Castle Zaman
Gracefully perched atop a desert cliff between the cities of Taba and Nuweiba, Castle Zaman is a unique attraction on the serene stretch of Sinai.
In this newly built medieval-like castle, you’ll be transported in a luxurious yet eco-friendly atmosphere with attractions ranging from swimming and diving to upscale dining, yoga and massaging.
You’ll also have access to the castle's private beach, with its pristine sand and crystal clear waters, the only virgin beach left in the Taba-Nuweiba area. Some of the best corals on the coast are within a short swimming distance from the shoreline.

The Fjord
Located just 15 km south of Taba, the Fjord is a spectaculardiving spot housed by a stunningly beautiful and protected bay with dazzling coral reefs and unforgettable scenery. If you’re an experienced diver, you’ll be tempted by the “Fjord hole”: a site you will reach after following a huge coral bed at 16 m of depth, you’ll find a huge hole that goes down to a depth of 24 m. After entering the hole, you’ll witness an amazing marine life scene: fish from the open sea coming to feed on plenty of tiny Glass Fish and Silver Fish.
The “Fjord Banana” is an alternative for the less experienced divers: a shallow reef in the shape of a banana, reaching a maximal depth of 12 m, and housing a wide variety of fish and corals.

TABA PROTECTED AREA
Taba Protected Area is the northernmost protected area in South Sinai with desert landscapes, steep-walled wadis and high mountains. It is one of the most untouched areas in South Sinai and includes critical environments such as freshwater springs. Nawamis, the oldest stone-roofed buildings in the world, are found here.
Sinai Leopard, Panthera pardus jarvisi, may still be extant in the protectorate. Black Eagle, Aquila verreauxii, breeds here and possibly the rare Lammergeyer, Gypaetus barbatus. Twenty-four species of reptiles and up to 480 species of plants are also found in .

Taba Heights Salt Cave

The Taba Heights Salt Cave is a newly man made cave made entirely of salt brought from Siwa Oasis and the Dead Sea. Charged with iodine, bromine, magnesium, iron, calcium, sodium and potassium, the salt cave is the first natural healing centre in Egypt. The exceptional microclimate created by a ceiling that has gorgeous salt stalactites and a floor covered with salt crystals revitalises you strength and beauty while colour schemes and lighting designed by colour therapy experts creates a natural calming of the senses. A 45 minute session inside the salt cave is a great reinforcement against nervous system disorders, digestive tract problems, heart disease, respiratory problems, dermatological diseases and metabolic problems.



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