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

El Wekala Aqua Park Resort, Taba

El Wekala Aqua Park Resort

Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

    • No transport provided
    Movenpick Taba Resort, Taba

    Movenpick Taba Resort  

    Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

    • Hotel with outdoor pool  
    • 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

    • All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (05/01 - 10/31/2025)
    • 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

    • Hotel with outdoor pool  
    • Airplane (12/31 - 01/11/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Hilton Coral Resort Nuweiba, Taba

    Hilton Coral Resort Nuweiba  

    Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

    • Hotel near beach  
    • No transport provided
    Hotel Tolip Resort Spa, Taba

    Hotel Tolip Resort Spa

    Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (12/31 - 03/31/2026)
    • 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
      Sahara Beach Camp, Taba

      Sahara Beach Camp

      Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • No transport provided
        Strand Taba Heights, Taba

        Strand Taba Heights

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • All Inclusive  
        • No transport provided
        Bayview Taba Heights Resort, Taba

        Bayview Taba Heights Resort

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • All Inclusive  
        • No transport provided
        The Bayview Taba Heights Resort Ex Marriott , Taba

        The Bayview Taba Heights Resort Ex Marriott   

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • Hotel near beach  
        • No transport provided
        Mosaique Beach Resort, Taba

        Mosaique Beach Resort

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • All Inclusive  
        • No transport provided
        Mövenpick Resort Taba, Taba

        Mövenpick Resort Taba

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • All Inclusive  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Sol Y Mar Sea Star, Taba

        Hotel Sol Y Mar Sea Star

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

        • Hotel with outdoor pool  
        • No transport provided
        Swiss Inn Dream Resort Taba, Taba

        Swiss Inn Dream Resort Taba

        Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

          • No transport provided
          Aqua Sun Village, Taba

          Aqua Sun Village

          Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

            • No transport provided
            Baraka Camp, Taba

            Baraka Camp

            Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

              • No transport provided
              Three Corners El Wekala Golf Resort, Taba

              Three Corners El Wekala Golf Resort  

              Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

              • Hotel on the beach  
              • No transport provided
              Al Sayadeen Village , Taba

              Al Sayadeen Village

              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
                  New Moon Island Camp, Taba

                  New Moon Island Camp

                  Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

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

                    Taba Sands Hotel Casino - Adult Only

                    Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

                      • No transport provided
                      Intercontinental Taba Heights Resort, Taba

                      Intercontinental Taba Heights Resort

                      Taba, Gulf Of Aqaba, Egypt

                        • No transport provided

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