Located 19km south of Taba is the small resort of Taba Heights. It is well known for having wonderful beaches and breathtaking coral reef, as well as the perfect backdrop of spectacular mountains. Taba Heights has a few shops and bars and perfect for those holiday makers wanting a peaceful relaxing holiday. There is a newly opened 18 hole US championship golf course and marina.
Whether you want to just go snorkelling or are a diving enthusiast, the crystal clear sea is excellent for both. With pristine coral reefs close to the shore, clear waters and a variety of life under the water, Taba and Taba Heights offer ideal conditions for learners and intermediate divers and underwater photography.
During the summer months of June to August the temperature can be very hot, up to 36°, whereas December to February is a slightly cooler 20°-26°. Other sports and excursions in Taba Heights include desert trips to see the Bedouin camps and nomadic tribes as well as the Coloured Canyon with it`s maize of sandstone rocks in amazing colours. The hotels provide a wide range of water sports so that visitors can make the most of what the Red Sea has to offer - windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, sea trips, fishing and sea kayaking.