 RAS SIDR
Situated some 190 km from Cairo and 45 km from Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel, which connects mainland Egypt to Sinai, Ras Sidr is the second most important town on the Gulf of Suez after El Tor. However, there are a number of resorts growing up around the town, and these have become popular retreats for residents of Cairo. Ain Musa is located about 20 km north of Ras Sudr. It is believed that this is the location of the Springs of Moses. Moses is said to have, upon the advice of God, thrown a special tree into the brackish water which made it drinkable. Today the spring is still brackish, and there is no tree in sight, but seven of the original twelve springs still exist. During the Egypt Expedition there were nine springs still active. At one point during the 19th century, this, the largest of the Sinai Oases, became a popular retreat for foreign diplomats. Returning to the present, Ras Sidr is a floating berth oil loading terminal situated on the Sinai Peninsula.
Having said this, there are not many things to do in Ras Sidr but windsurfing might be a choice. The wind blows constantly all the year round, making it a good spot for such an activity. Lying down on the beach might be your second choice.
Accommodation can be found in 4 and 5 star hotels such as Helnan, Le Meridien, Moon Beach... or holiday villages like Al Mahroussa Village or Banana Beach Village...
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