Arid and austere
The Sinai Peninsula forms a vital triangular connection between Africa and Asia, uniquely bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the strategic Suez and Aqaba rift zones. Its diverse geography transitions from flat northern coastal plains to the expansive Tih Plateau and the rugged southern peaks of Mount Catherine, Egypt’s highest mountain. While the climate is predominantly arid, seasonal wadis dramatically carve the desert landscape, and high-altitude summits can experience surprising winter frost and snow.
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Traverse the Sinai Peninsula from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Gulf of Suez. Click the panel below: “Sinai Flyover: Between Gulfs.”
