3 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Sinai Peninsula

Sinai Peninsula in Egypt boasts numerous attractions, activities, diverse wildlife on land and in the sea, as well as stunning cities like Ras Mohamed Park and Sharm el-Sheikh.

It's located in a central position, spanning from the Mediterranean Sea to the North to the Red Sea to the South. It serves as a natural landbridge between Africa and Asia, covering a vast land area of approximately 60,000 square kilometers, which is almost 6% of Egypt's total land area.

Discover more places to visit in this holy land with Sada Elbalad English (SEE) list of the top tourist attractions in Sinai.

1-St. Catherine's Monastery:

Located in the Sinai Peninsula, at the base of Mount Sinai (a mountain mentioned in the Bible) and near the town of Saint Catherine, is a religious landmark named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria. According to tradition, it is believed that the remains of the Christian martyr were taken by angels to Mount Sinai. The monastery was built between 548 and 565, and is one of the oldest functioning Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery's library holds the second-largest collection of codices and manuscripts in the world, dating back to the 4th century. Additionally, the monastery boasts a collection of irreplaceable artwork and the best collection of early icons in the world.

2-Sharm El-Sheikh Museum:

The museum's halls shed light on various aspects of human civilization and culture, especially the ancient Egyptian civilization. This is done through a selection of historical items that were carefully chosen from museum storage rooms.

The museum’s Grand Hall traces the evolution of humans and wildlife in ancient Egypt and highlights ancient Egyptian civilization’s preoccupation with science, mathematics, industry, crafts, family life, and love for animals to the point of reverence. To showcase this point, animal the Grand Hall is where animal mummies are displayed.

The Hall of Civilization features numerous valuable antiques like the beautiful inner and outer coffins of Isetemheb, the wife of the high-priest of AmunPanedjem II, who was herself a priestess of Isis, Min, and Horus in Akhmim.

"The new museum presents the remarkable history of human evolution," said Ahmed Mousa, a former archeologist.

3-Ras Muhammad National Park:

Water sports enthusiasts should make a beeline for the Ras Muhammad National Park, which is located at the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the waters of the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez mee, with its top-notch selection of pe centers and resorts catering to scuba pers and snorkelers.

When compared to Hurghada spots, the pe sites here are shallower and more accessible for beginner pers – but that doesn’t mean a boring time underwater.

It is one of the most stunning and impressive natural reserves in the world, the unspoilt nature in the park makes it a popular tourist destination. Ras Muhammad National Park indeed has the clearest water in Sharm, uncovering versatile underwater life.

The Bluest crystal clear waters here are home to a rich variety of marine life, including multi-hued corals and tropical fish at the Shark Reef, Shark Observatory, and Tiger Bay.