Ras Shitan
رأس الشيطان
A coast north of Nuweiba with Bedouin reed-hut camps, backed by red mountains and facing the Gulf of Aqaba. Famous for starry skies and snorkeling.
رأس الشيطان lies on the coast about 12 km north of Nuweiba. Along the beach are more than a dozen simple camps run by Bedouin families, with wooden huts and reed shelters set directly on the sand. There are no loud resorts. At night you can see the Milky Way, and in the morning the sun rises over the mountains of Saudi Arabia on the opposite shore. Coral reefs near the headland are good for snorkeling, where you may see sea turtles and lionfish. Most camps include breakfast and dinner. Electricity and internet are limited, so bring cash. A taxi from Nuweiba takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wadi Wishwashi
- Tarabin Beach, Nuweiba
- Basata Ecolodge
- Castle Zaman
- Taba Heights
- Fjord Bay, Taba
- Pharaoh's Island (Saladin Citadel)