Ras Sedr

Ras Sedr

Ras Sedr lies at the crossroads of axes of movement between the East and the West in the Sinai Peninsula. This tourist area has a distinctive place in the annals of history; one made more outstanding reference in holy books describing events that had occurred there. The area ha consequently become a tourist destination that has long been luring travelers and writers since the days of Herodotus, who lived more than 24 centuries ago. The area was also given considerable attention in the researches and records of scholars accompanying the SINAI French army of Napoleon,whose fantasies were El-s whipped up by such sites as "Moses Springs, "the Pharoah ’s Bath " and the " the AI-Gharandal Valley. Tourist attractions Tourism assets of the area are so varied: natural, such as the mild climate, beach overlooking azure sea waters,fabulous mountains,valleys,natural water springs and unique flora and fauna. It also has such cultural attractions as battle and historical sites,Bedouin heritage,and Sinai handicrafts. Mountains and Valleys The range of famed Sinai Mountains extends behind the coastal plains. They include the mountains of Far’oun (Pharaoh), EL-Teeh (Diaspora) and Om Katheera .They hem in the valleys of Al-Gharandal and Abu-Gada, which are charming destinations for lovers of safari tourism and mountain climbers. Springs and Wells Mineral and hot water springs spread all around the coastal and mountain areas .Foremost among them are the Moses sulfur springs, whose water temperature ranges between 35 and 40 degrees,and the Pharaoh’s Bath. whose sulfur water temperature reaches up to 75 degrees. Flora and Fauna Ras Sedr is known for the mountain goat ibex, particularly popular among Sinai’s hunters, and for camels trained on trekking rugged mountain valleys. Vegetation is more copious in Ras Matarma and the valleys of Al-Gharandal and Abu-Gada.It includes tamarisk trees and doum and date palms.The area attracts many kinds of birds,such as quails and partridges in their seasons of migrating from the north, particularly in Ras Matarma. Historical sites and attraction The area was a station on the path of the exodus of Moses and Israelites from Egypt. Its passages were also the scene of many religious events and incidents described in holy books. They had also witnessed many military battles throughout history and were trodden and frequented by merchants’ caravans over the various ages. The area has long been regarded as historical destination. The area stretches for 95 km along the eastern coast of the Suez Gulf in one of the most spectacular spots in the province of South Sinai. The area is divided into two main zones, each encompassing a group of tourist centers comprising of several tourism and service projects and facilities. Northern Ras Sedr It Includes following Centers : 1- Ras Masalla 2- South Oyun Moses 3- Moses Springs (Ouyoun Moussa) Southern Ras Sedr It Includes following Centers : 1- Northern Ras Matarma 2- Southern Ras Matarma 3- EL-Nekhela 4- Ras malaab The Touristic Potentialities of the region Ras Sedr is the nearest part of South Sinai to Cairo, Delta and the Nile Valley. It is easily accessible through Ahmed Hamdy Tunnel that is located 130 k.m. fom Cairo. This renders Ras Sedr a very suitable place for the One - day visits. Furthemore, the touristic marketing of Ras Sedr is very successful, for it overlookes the best coasts of South Sinai. Ras Sedr Airport Recently, the touristic demand on Ras Sedr increases so much which prompted the idea of constructing Ras Sedr Airport, Financing the construction of the airport depends on the Egyptian and foreign investors of Ras Sedr . For it is going to facilitate the trip from Cairo to Sedr just 30 minutes . The arport can receive also charter trips coming from broad . The Natural Potentialities of Ras Sedr There are also deserts, mountains, valleys, shores and water springs in Ras Sedr that encourage many patterns of tourism like recreational tourism, Coastal tourism and safari ,together with scientific and eco-tourism . Ras Sedr is famous for its Coral reef, various kinds of fish and natural herbs growing abudantly and used in health tourism .Centered around sulfuric watersprings in hammam pharaon, oyun Moses and Ain Taraky . The Nature of the Coast Ras Sedr is blessed with many shore and nature bays that extends along the Coast . There are flat and semiflat sandy shores naturally graded shores and highly eleialted omes Takig . Bedouin heritage and Bedouin handicraft Bedouins of the area are noted for jewelry inlaid with the valued Sinai turquoise (fayrouz), charming garments and handicrafts food,beverages,special customs,dwellings and Sinai’s folklore. Most of the Bedouins are animal herders who migrate into desert during the rainy winter season and move back toward the cultivated land or areas with vegetation in the dry summer months. Although nomadism has changed in the 20th century, the tribal character of the Bedouins continued, as did the patriarchal extended families.

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