Ras Abu Galum

A hidden gem along the Sinai coast, Ras Abu Galum is renowned for its untouched beauty and excellent snorkeling opportunities.

About the Destination

Ras Abu Galum is a protected coastal reserve north of Dahab, where mountains meet the sea and the only access is on foot, by camel or by boat.

What Ras Abu Galum is known for

Untouched reefs for snorkelling and diving, a small Bedouin fishing village, simple beach huts and the hike or camel ride along the coast from the Blue Hole.

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn.

How long to stay

A day trip from Dahab, or a night in a beach hut.

Tips

Bring water, cash and sun protection; there are no shops.

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Ras Abu Galum

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Getting there

From Dahab, you can reach Ras Abu Galum by either taking a camel trek along the coastline, which offers a unique and scenic experience, or by hiring a 4x4 vehicle for a more direct route. Alternatively, you can take a boat trip from Dahab, which provides stunning views of the coastline

Attractions

Ras Abu Galum Coral Reef

Activties

Adventures

Diving Sites

National Parks & Protectorates

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Popular Attractions

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Ras Abu Galum Coral Reef

Coral reefs in Ras Abu Galum are rich in marine life full of soft and hard corals, making it a great place for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Accommodation

There are no hotels in Ras Abu Galum, only simple Bedouin beach huts and camps.

Famous Hotels

Most visitors stay in Dahab and come for the day.

Food Experience

The Bedouin camps cook simple meals with fish and bread.

Favorite Cuisines

Eat lunch at a camp on the beach.

Bedouin Bread

Thin flatbread baked on a metal dome or straight on the coals.

Zarb

Meat and vegetables slow-cooked underground in a sand pit.

Grilled Fish and Seafood

Fresh Red Sea fish, grilled simply with lemon and spices.

Bedouin Tea

Sweet black tea brewed with desert herbs such as habak and sage.

Transportation & More

Ras Abu Galum has no road.

Transportation Options

Hike, ride a camel or take a boat from the Blue Hole north of Dahab.

Hiking

A coastal walk of about two hours from the Blue Hole.

Camels

Bedouin guides offer camel rides along the coast.

Boats

Boats run from the Blue Hole area.

Popular Activties

From thrilling adventures to cultural immersions, each city offers unique experiences that cater to every traveler’s interests.

Ras Abu Gallum & Blue Hole Snorkel Safari by Jeep and camel

Cross the arid landscape of the Ras Abu Gallum Protected Reserve on a full-day safari by Jeep and camel. Snorkel and swim among hard and soft coral and see angelfish, batfish, unicorns and parrotfish. Climb onto the back of a camel to

From $59

Ras Abu Gallum and Blue Hole Overnight Snorkeling trip From Dahab

Cross the arid landscape of the Blue Hole and Ras Abu Gallum Protected Reserve on a full-day and overnight. Snorkel and swim among hard and soft coral and see angelfish, batfish, unicorns and parrotfish. and more.

From $90

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