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Saint Catherine

Saint Catherine is a town in South Sinai district, Egypt of about 4,603 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 6 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mount Sinai, Mount Catherine and Gebel Serbal.

28.5619° N, 33.9493° EPop. 4,603

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Within 30 km95 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see6
Notable174
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Saint Catherine

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Saint Catherine
  2. Naqb Dhirwaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mount Sinaiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mount Catherineviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Gebel Abbas Pashaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Naqb el-Hawaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Saint Catherine
Today’s loopSaint CatherineStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Saint Catherine?

Mount Sinai (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mount Catherine (viewpoint, about 7 km), St. Katherine (attraction, about 1 km), Monastery of the Virgin Mary (monastery, about 1 km), El Nabi Haroun Mausoleum (tomb, about 2 km), Cascade (waterfall, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saint Catherine?

121 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 6 mosques & dargahs, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Saint Catherine?

Wadi El Raha, about 1 km by road; Jebel Fara (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Saint Catherine?

Goden Calf Appearance, about 2 km by road; Abu Madi (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saint Catherine?

Start in Saint Catherine, visit Naqb Dhirwa, then Mount Sinai, then Mount Catherine, then Gebel Abbas Pasha, then Naqb el-Hawa, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

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