Taba Heights

The Egyptian resort of Taba Heights is situated in the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea coast. It lies between the mountain and the sea, close to the town of Taba, the busy border crossing with Israel. It is a prime holiday destination for Israelis, and offers luxury accommodation and the fantastic watersport and diving opportunities.

While recent civil unrest has hit the Egyptian tourism industry hard, occupancy rates at Red Sea resorts are also dramatically down, and now is a good time to take advantage of special offers at Taba Heights, which is effectively isolated from the rest of Egypt.

Getting there

There is a small international airport at Taba, which is not served by Egypt Air. A number of bus companies offer transport from Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh. The bus companies will drop passengers off at the local petrol station in Taba Heights, from where they are easily transferred to local hotel and tour company shuttles. Inside the resort regular and free buses provide a convenient means of transport.

Activities

There is a wealth of activities for holidaymakers at Taba Heights, most centring around water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming, windsurfing and sailing. Marine life includes whale sharks, dolphins, smaller fish and sea horses.

There is a golf course which has been ranked among the top 100 golf courses in the world. Quad biking in the desert just outside Taba Heights is also very popular. Hiking in the Coloured Canyon – a 70 km hike – is an option for those who are fit. Day trips can be arranged to Petra in Jordan, Eilat, Jerusalem and Cairo.

Taba Heights resort offers a weekly street festival with free entertainment, and there is a variety of restaurants and a bar along the shopping promenade.

Accommodation

There are various luxurious 4- and 5-star hotels at Taba Heights that make the most of the spectacular setting and offer breathtaking views of the location. The 5-star Hyatt Regency Taba Heights occupies the prime location in the resort and has a unique architectural style resembling a Nubian village. The hotel also hosts Bedouin theme nights.

The Taba Heights Marriott Beach Resort has its own private beach, a full-service health spa, a business centre, a limousine service, banqueting facilities and a ballroom. People can Visit Website to know more about the services. The 4-star Belgian-owned Three Corners El Wekala Golf Resort is close to the beach and also to Pharoah’s Island, the tiny isle topped with a 12^th century citadel built by the Crusaders.

The 5-star Intercontinental Taba Heights Hotel also has a private beach, a restaurant, a poolside bar, a golf course, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a health club and a spa. Other amenities on the premises include a casino and a rooftop terrace. The 5-star Sofitel Taba Heights offers three restaurants, three coffee shops and a poolside bar. Recreational facilities include an outdoor tennis court, an indoor tennis court, a sauna, an outdoor pool and a fitness facility.

The 5-star Radisson BLU Resort in Taba is close to Taba Heights beach. Its features include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a health club, a children’s club, a rooftop terrace and barbeque grills.