Ras Abu Galum Protectorate
محمية رأس أبو جالوم
A coastal protected area north of the Blue Hole, reachable only on foot, by camel or by boat, with Bedouin villages scattered between the mountains and the sea.
Ras Abu Galum Protected Area lies about 15 km north of Dahab, where red granite mountains rise straight from the coast. Along the shore are pristine coral reefs and Bedouin fishing villages. A common itinerary is to walk from the Blue Hole along the coastal path for about 1.5–2 hours, or to travel by camel or boat. In the village you can eat grilled fish at a thatched-roof restaurant, snorkel in the sea and then return. Dive centers also organize dive trips with camels carrying the equipment. The protected area charges an entrance fee, which varies, so check on site. There are no roads, so bring plenty of drinking water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Blue Lagoon, Dahab
- Blue Hole, Dahab
- The Canyon
- Eel Garden
- Lighthouse Reef
- Masbat Promenade
- The Islands
- Dahab Lagoon (Laguna)