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Nuweibaنويبع
Spend 2–3 days for beach, diving and cheap camps; longer only if you plan multiple treks or a ferry to Aqaba.
Nuweiba is a small Red Sea town on Sinai with cheap camps, easy ferry links to Jordan and decent diving. Most activities fit in a short stay; add a day for a camel trek or a visit to Castle Zaman.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less wind)
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, occasional sandstorms)
- Airports
- ETM · SSH
- Nights
- 2–3
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- Egypt ↗Check visa rules for your passport on the official Egypt e-visa portal before flying; visa on arrival availability depends on nationality and can change.
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- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nuweiba122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nuweiba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetySinai’s security situation is stable for tourists; keep to main routes, dress modestly, and avoid night travel outside the town.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckETM Ramon Airport (Eilat, Israel) (About 2 h by taxi + border crossing; check visa rules.).
- Getting aroundTaxis from the port to the city or Tarabin cost about LE 5–10; negotiate.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich (beach stall)LE 30–50
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (port‑city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (port‑city, 3.1 mi (5 km))LE 5–10
- Budget bedBasic camp hut (Tarabin), a night, per personEGP 60
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (Nakhil Inn), a night, per roomEGP 600
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (Nakhil Inn), a night, per roomEGP 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 150 · Mid EGP 300 · High EGP 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ETM Ramon Airport (Eilat, Israel) (About 2 h by taxi + border crossing; check visa rules.) · SSH Sharm el-Sheikh International (About 2.5 h by bus or taxi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nuweiba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis from the port to the city or Tarabin cost about LE 5–10; negotiate. Blue‑white taxis are the only reliable ones. Walks between city and Tarabin take ~20 min. No public bus inside town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Castle Zaman
goDoor to door: ~30 min total
Taxi north from Nuweiba, ~10 min
Visit for views and a meal; not child‑friendly.
Colored Canyon (via 4WD)
goDoor to door: ~2 h total
Hire 4WD from Tarabin camps, ~1 h drive
LE 50–100 per person; cheaper than Dahab.
Aqaba (Jordan) ferry
cautionDoor to door: ~4 h total (including waiting)
Daily 1 pm ferry, 3 h crossing
Foot‑passenger fare US$80 (June 2024); check schedule.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tarabin camps (e.g., Petra Camp, Blue Bus)
Basic huts 5–60 LE per night; close to beach and camel‑trek operators.
Nuweiba Port hotels (e.g., Nakhil Inn)
Mid‑range rooms ~US$60/night, some with diving centre.
City resorts (e.g., Swisscare Nuweiba Resort)
More comfort, 48 suites on the beach, higher price.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- LE 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- LE 300–500 excl. bed
- High
- LE 600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (Nakhil Inn)1 × 2 nights × EGP 600 | EGP 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × EGP 300 | EGP 1,200 |
| Ferry foot‑passenger Nuweiba–Aqaba (round‑trip)2 × EGP 80 · check | EGP 160 |
| Taxi from port to Tarabin (one way)2 × EGP 10 · check | EGP 20 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × EGP 250 · check | EGP 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 308 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 847 per person per day, bed included | EGP 3,388 |
2026 estimate in Egyptian pounds; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fish sandwich (beach stall) | LE 30–50 |
| Camel trek (hour) | LE 25 |
| Taxi (port‑city, 5 km) | LE 5–10 |
| Ferry foot‑passenger (one way) | US$80 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | LE 5–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last ferry to Aqaba may arrive 2–4 am; plan accommodation accordingly.
- Taxis can be scarce; agree price before boarding.
- Security warnings for Sinai apply; stay updated via the Egypt article.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
- Fire
- 180
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Nuweibaنويبع
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
- Fire180
Embassy
US consulate in Sharm el‑Sheikh (check address); other nations use the embassy in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port → Tarabin taxi: about LE 5–10, 5 min (check)
- Ferry Nuweiba → Aqaba (foot): US$80, 3 h crossing (check)
- Taxi to Castle Zaman: about LE 15–20, 10 min (check)
Say or show
- عفوًا — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكرًا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
- هل أستطيع الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal astaṭīʿ al‑dafʿ bil‑biṭāqa?)
- أحتاج تاكسي — I need a taxi (aḥtāj tāksī)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nuweiba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (cooler, less wind) · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, occasional sandstorms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Port → Tarabin → City: walk or short taxi.
- Add a night at Castle Zaman for a relaxed day.
- Combine with a day‑trip to Aqaba if visa permits.
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