Sunsplash Divers Club is located in Dahab, Egypt. The country borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Sudan to the south, Libya to the west and the Red Sea to the east on one side and Israel on the other. Dahab is located on the Sinai Peninsula in the Gulf of Aqaba and is accessible by cab through Sharm el Sheik Airport (90km north).

Egypt has unfortunately been hit by repeated terrorist attacks in recent years. The country experienced political and social unrest in the early 2010s - but the situation has now improved considerably. Among other things, the government has taken measures to ensure the safety of tourists in particular. When talking about Egyptian terrorism, the word Sinai comes up again and again. But there is one thing to be said about this: Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, with its 61,000 square kilometers, is about three times the size of Israel or 1.5 times the size of Switzerland. The area for which travel warnings apply is North Sinai and the Egyptian-Israeli border area - but this also with the exception of the coastal section and the border town of Taba. Dahab and North Sinai are separated by several hundred kilometers. Dahab, just like Sharm el-Sheikh and Nuweiba are considered safe.

The official language is Arabic. However, since Dahab is touristy, many people also understand and speak English, German or French. The Egyptians are very happy if you show off with a few words of Arabic. Below, the most important expressions.

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Please note that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure. In general, a visa is required for Egypt. The visa is available at the bank at the airport for about 25 USD or 20 Euro and is valid for 28 days. If you are planning a longer stay, please contact the Egyptian embassy in your home country. If you are planning a trip to the Ras Mohammed National Park, to St. Kathrin or to the desert and you are not staying longer than two weeks, you do not need a visa or only the free "Sinai-only-Visa". However, this special regulation does not apply if the entry is made via Cairo.

The nearest airport is Sharm el-Sheikh. We will be happy to pick you up there and drive you to Dahab. We ask you to inform us about your arrival time. The drive takes about one hour. The costs are paid on the spot and depend on the number of passengers. Since the flight times can change at short notice, we would be very grateful if you could confirm them again two days before departure.

The national currency is the Egyptian pound (LE). 1 LE is 100 Piaster (PT). However, room rates and dive packages at Sunsplash Divers Hotel are paid in cash in Euros. For lunch and drinks between dives it is recommended to pay in pounds. You can get them in Dahab at various ATMs via Mastercard or credit card or change them at home at your bank.

In summer it is very hot and dry in Dahab. Temperatures over 40 degrees are not uncommon. In winter it is dry and warm during the day, but at night it can get chilly. Warmer clothing is highly recommended.

In summer we have water temperatures of about 28 degrees. Many divers dive in shorty. In winter it is still pleasant to dive with 20 degrees. However, a somewhat thicker suit is then certainly recommended.

Over 90% of the Egyptian population are Muslims. This is no different in Dahab. However, since Dahab is a tourist place, there are no dress codes here. However, we ask you to meet people with consideration and respect and to refrain from kissing on the open street or "topless sunbathing".

Egyptian cuisine is very diverse and rich in flavor. At Sunsplash Divers Hotel we put a lot of emphasis on fresh and typical Egyptian cuisine, but of course we take European palates into consideration. Don't be afraid to contact our kitchen staff with food requests. When eating in restaurants, be sure to check the freshness of the food. Be especially careful with fish. Often the animals have been lying in the sun for several hours without being cleaned. It is also important to be careful with water. Avoid drinks with ice cubes unless you are sure they are made from drinking water. Never drink water from the tap.

Basic medical care is guaranteed in Dahab. Dr. Ahmed also comes directly to the Sunsplash Divers Hotel in case of emergency. Dahab also has a pressure chamber (Dr. Haikal, emergency number +20 101433325).