
Infamous site: Situated an hour's drive from Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab is home to the Blue Hole, known as the world's deadliest diving spot.

Colorful promenade: The former fishing town is built around a boardwalk full of tour operators, handicraft shops, multicultural restaurants and cafes.

Thrillseeker's paradise: From kitesurfing, to freediving or windsurfing, Dahab has a plethora of electrifying activities on offer.

Climbing destination: Rock climbing has become very popular in Dahab, and the hugely popular Wadi Qnai provides a number of single and multi-pitch routes.

Granite wadi: The valley's landscape is ideally suited for bouldering in the shade.

Star gazing: After spending the day climbing, some opt to camp overnight under the stars in the sandy valley.

Trekking Sinai: Camel trekking around the unique landscape of St. Catherine, a town located just two hours away from Dahab, is another favored Sinai activity.

Sacred site: Hikers can also climb to the top of Mount Sinai, the mountain at which Moses is given the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.

Desert camp: The mountains surrounding St. Catherine also offer plenty of fantastic camping opportunities.

'Mountain with a hole': Positioned between Dahab and St. Catherine, Jebel Makhroum is one of the many desert attractions that makes hiking in Sinai so alluring.

Open desert: Visitors must take a short trek up this huge sand dune to reach the impressive rock formation.