Coloured Canyon
الكانيون الملون
A sandstone canyon near Nuweiba, with rock walls in layered bands of red, yellow and purple, where the narrowest sections must be passed sideways.
Colored Canyon lies in the mountains northwest of Nuweiba, about 1.5 hours' drive from Dahab, and is one of the best-known canyons in the Sinai Peninsula. The trail is about 800 metres long. Wind-eroded sandstone shows bands of red, orange, yellow, white and purple, and the canyon floor alternates between wide and narrow, with short rock scrambles. Bedouin drivers usually take visitors in 4x4s, and it is often combined with White Canyon and the oasis in a day tour. Wear non-slip shoes and bring water. Those who are afraid of heights or enclosed spaces should take care.
Opening hours
Daytime (morning recommended)
Nearby sights
- White Canyon & Ain Khudra
- Blue Lagoon, Dahab
- Ras Abu Galum Protectorate
- Blue Hole, Dahab
- The Canyon
- Eel Garden
- Lighthouse Reef
- Masbat Promenade