St Katherine
St Katherine
Shopping in St. Katherine can be extremely interesting, as not only can you buy the unique handmade Bedouin crafts and souvenirs, but also many natural herbs, some of which can only be found here.
Bird-Watching
For all those nature lovers, this is heaven on earth as there are several bird species that can only be found in this part of the world.
Photography
No holiday is complete without your faithful camera to keep the memory alive; there are many picturesque spots all over Sinai where you can take some amazing photos.
The Road to St. Katherine
If you want to go to Saint Catherine from Dahab, you should take a road that starts about 38 km (24 miles) away from Dahab, split into an uphill half that leads you to an interesting plateau where
St. Katherine Monastery
Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fiftee
Moses Mountain
Moses Mountain again is a very popular attraction in Sharm. It is not for the faint hearted though as it is a long day.
Banks & ATMs
Opening hours for Egyptian banks are generally Monday to Thursday 8.30am-2pm, plus an evening shift (5-8pm in winter, 6-9pm in summer); some also open similar hours on Saturday, and from 10am to noon on Sunday (details are given as relevant in the text). Most foreign banks are open from 8.30am to 1pm Monday to Thursday, and sometimes on Sunday - link to list of banks and ATM guide - text about currency exchange, traveller checks, credit cards, moneygram and western union.
St. Katherine Monastery
Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fiftee
