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- Taba Heights
Taba Heights
Surrounded by picturesque crimson mountains and azure seas lies
the exotic holiday resort of Taba Heights. It is ideally situated
in one the most breathtaking spots on the Sinai Peninsula and lies
on the border of Israel and Egypt. It is fast becoming one of the
most sought-after destinations on the Red Sea Riviera and a much
loved holiday spot. Taba Heights offers a relaxed yet luxurious
retreat thanks to its simple yet characteristic Bedouin camps
boasting remarkable views of the sea and surrounding mountains as
well as clear views of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Taba Heights is
truly the perfect destination for a lazy beachside holiday.
Information & Facts
Activities
While on holiday it's not common to find a golf course that
offers a view of three different countries, especially in the
desert, but Taba Heights Golf Resort does just that. The marina
also offers boat trips across the Gulf to neighbouring Jordan and
Israel. Watersports include windsurfing, water-skiing,
wakeboarding, parasailing, canoeing and sailing, and the Gulf's
extravagant and beautiful marine life provides wonderful
opportunities for diving and snorkelling as well as glass bottom
boat trips.
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.
Negatives
The beach is quite stony and it is recommended to take beach
shoes and dive shoes for the coral reefs in the sea. Some of the
hotel shops sell them, but they can be overpriced.
Night Life
Taba Heights does not offer a lot of entertainment but offers a
24-hour casino as well as nightly programmes featuring local
talents and performances, such as Nubian Troupes and the Bedouin
experience.
Restaurants
Taba offers a wide variety of cuisine for visitors on holiday to
enjoy, ranging from Tuscan to oriental and international with many
a seafood restaurant gracing Taba's selection of hotels. There are
also pubs and grills including a splash bar located at the
InterContinental, a swim-up bar and restaurant located between the
pool area and the beach.
Shopping
There are a few shops well worth a visit for gifts, and
snorkelling and beach equipment, but overall Taba Heights doesn't
offer much of a shopping experience for holidaymakers.