By Rob Atherton


Nuweiba is really a relaxing, remote destination within the Northern Sinai and this tucked away treasure is one of the top sites in The Red Sea for underwater photography. The location is nowhere near as commercialised as Sharm which is situated 100 miles to the south down the coastline. Subsequently, this means less divers to disturb the marine creatures.

In the far north of the Gulf of Aqaba, the sea is much calmer under the surface and combined with the clear waters, underwater photographers couldn't ask for better conditions. The house reef at the Nuweiba Hilton is a fantastic place for underwater photography. There is a fantastic assortment of sea life with little pipefish and cuttlefish discovered in the shallow water while a little deeper, a good amount of vivid fish and coral formations are found. The pier also offers a number of amazing photo possibilities.

Undoubtedly one of the fish Nuweiba is well known for is the frogfish. Even though it is present in other locations around Egypt, Nuweiba is something of a hotspot for this elusive little fish. Obviously, there's no promise you'll find a frogfish but you will find shrimp, seahorse and octopus in the area therefore you may get lucky and discover them as well.

The best thing is the fact all this is practically within walking distance from your room at the Hilton therefore if a keen photographer is on holiday with the family, they aren't deserted throughout the day, just for the hour of the dive. Scuba divers can head underwater in the morning, join the family for lunch before going to the sea once again.

Underwater photographers are often really eager to take pics on land and the surroundings in the vicinity of Nuweiba is wonderful. Across the sea lies Saudi Arabia and the mountains of the Sinai provide an excellent backdrop. It's certainly worth taking an excursion to Mount Sinai or the Coloured Canyon since the scenery is amazing. It is hard to imagine a desert may well be so eye-catching.




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