About Taba - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

On a historical note, not far from Taba - Egypt, the Gulf of Aqaba, Pharaohs Island, is one of the most famous forts in Egypt. This fortress, built during the Crusades, no doubt, would attract crowds of tourists, they discovered that there is just fascinating.

Also known as Coral Island, the Island is where Naldwin I Pharaoh, King of Jerusalem, built the city, from which it can be seen in four countries. It is believed that construction of the fort began around 1116 AD. It was built for three main reasons:
- Was the center of a huge trade routes between the Far East and Europe
- Was easily defended, being out of range land catapults
- Was the most narrow section of the Gulf of Aqaba.
The castle was originally called Castle Ile De Gray. While he was still in the hands of the Crusaders, was used to collect taxes Arab merchants and, occasionally, to attack Arab shipping. Meanwhile, its main purpose was to protect pilgrims traveling between Jerusalem and the Monastery of St. Catherine.

Now fully restored, the city has many smaller rooms - some with arched doors and others without. These include what have been the sleeping quarters for troops, bathrooms, full kitchens and huge ovens. There are towers in which pigeons were housed, and round towers for archers.


Taba | Taba is located in the city's northern Sinai Peninsula and the Gulf of Aqaba and neighboring Israel. It is ideal for those wishing to visit or explore the optional excursions such as Jordan and Israel

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Top hotels in Taba

Hotel Tolip Resort Spa, Taba

Hotel Tolip Resort Spa

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • All Inclusive  
  • Airplane (10/08 - 11/03/2024)
  • No transport provided
The Bayview Taba Heights Resort Ex Marriott , Taba

The Bayview Taba Heights Resort Ex Marriott   

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • All Inclusive  
  • No transport provided
Hilton Coral Resort Nuweiba, Taba

Hilton Coral Resort Nuweiba  

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • Hotel on the beach  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Aquamarine Sun Flower Resort, Taba

Hotel Aquamarine Sun Flower Resort  

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • Hotel with children playground  
  • No transport provided
Movenpick Taba Resort, Taba

Movenpick Taba Resort  

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • Hotel on the beach  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Mosaique Beach Resort Taba Heights Ex. Sofitel Taba Heights , Taba

Hotel Mosaique Beach Resort Taba Heights Ex. Sofitel Taba Heights   

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • Hotel with outdoor pool  
  • Airplane (10/02 - 11/01/2023)
  • No transport provided
Three Corners El Wekala Golf Resort, Taba

Three Corners El Wekala Golf Resort  

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • Hotel near beach  
  • No transport provided
Strand Beach And Golf Resort Taba Heights 23Km From Taba , Taba

Strand Beach And Golf Resort Taba Heights 23Km From Taba

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

  • All Inclusive  
  • No transport provided
Bedouin Star, Taba

Bedouin Star

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

    • No transport provided
    Steigenberger Taba Hotel Nelson Village, Taba

    Steigenberger Taba Hotel Nelson Village

    Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • No transport provided
    El Wekala Aqua Park Resort, Taba

    El Wekala Aqua Park Resort

    Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

      • No transport provided
      Hotel Tobya Boutique Taba, Taba

      Hotel Tobya Boutique Taba

      Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • No transport provided
        Strand Taba Heights Beach Golf Resort, Taba

        Strand Taba Heights Beach Golf Resort  

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • Hotel with indoor pool  
        • No transport provided
        Bayview Taba Heights Resort 22Km From Taba , Taba

        Bayview Taba Heights Resort 22Km From Taba

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • All Inclusive  
        • No transport provided
        Taba Hotel Nelson Village Ex. Hilton Taba Resort Nelson Village, Taba

        Taba Hotel Nelson Village Ex. Hilton Taba Resort Nelson Village  

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • All Inclusive  
        • Airplane (12/31 - 01/12/2025)
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Sol Y Mar Sea Star, Taba

        Hotel Sol Y Mar Sea Star

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • Hotel with children playground  
        • No transport provided
        Swiss Inn Dream Resort Taba, Taba

        Swiss Inn Dream Resort Taba

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

          • No transport provided
          Al Sayadeen Village , Taba

          Al Sayadeen Village

          Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

            • No transport provided
             Dessole Holiday Taba Resort, Taba

            Dessole Holiday Taba Resort  

            Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • No transport provided
            New Moon Island Camp, Taba

            New Moon Island Camp

            Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

              • No transport provided
              La Playa Beach Resort Taba, Taba

              La Playa Beach Resort Taba

              Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

                • No transport provided
                Mosaique Beach Resort, Taba

                Mosaique Beach Resort

                Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

                • All Inclusive  
                • No transport provided
                Taba Sands Hotel Casino - Adult Only, Taba

                Taba Sands Hotel Casino - Adult Only

                Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

                  • No transport provided
                  Miramar Resort Taba Heights, Taba

                  Miramar Resort Taba Heights

                  Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

                    • No transport provided

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