Star of the East - Sinai Peninsula

Undoubtedly, one of the most amazing wonders of the world can be considered the Sinai Peninsula, which is located between Africa and Asia. Territorially, these lands belong to Egypt, so all the resorts and entertainment that are there, have much in common with this famous sunny country. Here there is a warm sea, and a desert, and natural stunning landscapes, as well as all kinds of entertainment and restaurants, which are so needed by modern tourists.

The Sinai Peninsula is washed by the waters of the Red Sea, and on the African side is the Gulf of Suez, and from the Asian side - the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. Once through these lands a famous silk road passed through which expensive carpets and other caravans brought from the Far East to Egypt. It is believed that it was in this place that Moses spoke with the Creator of our world himself. And today the Sinai peninsula is a sample of the richest nature, where crystalline rocks formed low mountains. They contain elements painted in red, blue, green, pink and purple colors, which form a multicolored canyon.

The main attraction of this area is the Sinai Mountain, whose height is 2285 meters. You can climb it on two paths, one of which is not too long, but incredibly steep, and the other is shallow, but it will take a long time to walk along it. These paths are reunited near the chapel of St. Catherine, and after reaching the top of Sinai you can go up the stairs, which consists of 3400 steps. Far from every traveler has the spirit to overcome this test, so for the weak there are camels, on which you can reach the summit on top.

A great interest for tourists is the monastery of St. Catherine. It is considered the most ancient Christian temple in the world and is located in the valley between the mountains of Moses, 200 kilometers from the city of Sharm El Sheikh. The Sinai peninsula is also famous for its burning bush, a bush that grows near the monastery. It is believed that in the flame of this plant the Lord first appeared to Moses' gaze, and since then the roots of the bush are the foundation for the whole building.

Sinai peninsula is also a place where you can improve your health and get rid of various ailments. On its territory there are many hot springs, the origin of which is also associated with the biblical legend of Moses. The most popular are the waters of the Huyun-Musa spring in the west of the peninsula. An excellent alternative to chemical rejuvenation can be "Pharaoh's baths", which are located 130 kilometers from the spring. And in the very south, near the town of Tor, there are "Moisean Baths" where you can correct nerves, cure arthritis, rheumatism and other unpleasant illnesses.

Finally it is worth noting that the resorts of the Sinai Peninsula - this is a paradise in which people have been vacationing for many years from different countries. The most popular is the city of Sharm el-Sheikh, which is literally cut by various bays and lagoons. Prices here are slightly higher than in the rest of Egypt, but its natural wealth, historical sites and infrastructure are worth it.