Traveling around Egypt, many tourists go to the Color Canyon. And not in vain. This landmark deserves to be visited. A colored canyon is a multicolored rock. You will see stones not only of traditional white and gray flowers, but also red, purple, yellow or pink. And in some places of the Color Canyon, the shades are soft, calm and gentle, while in others they have a metallic luster.

What to see

There is an assumption that the Color Canyon was formed during the earthquake. This gap is a giant size. Water and wind contributed to the mite for many centuries. In 2002 there were so much rains here that some of the stones became unstable due to displacement. This is why a visit to the Color Canyon is strongly recommended only when accompanied by a guide with special training. For the sake of your safety, do not neglect this rule.

In length The colored canyon consists of five kilometers, its height reaches 30 meters in some places . The width varies from two to 10 meters: in places it will be a bit narrow.

Tourists have a unique opportunity to see a miracle: on the way to the Color Canyon, in the desert, where only sand and stones, you will meet an oasis. This, and, as in a fairy tale, it will not disappear. On a hot road you will be able to rest in the shade unknown as the palms that have broken through.

Directly excursion to the Color Canyon on foot. An exciting journey begins from the descent to the bottom of the basin. At first, it's comfortable enough: the distance between the rocks is wide, and under your feet you will have a bright sand.

Not always going to be easy: some slopes are difficult to overcome. But we will not scare you: the tourists in the Color Canyon visited so many that they could make the canyon more convenient for the followers.

In this country of rocks you will meet amazing climbing trees. They especially attract men because they have healing properties similar to Viagra, but are much more effective

Do not step on Cleopatra's tracks and do not pass by her chair. According to legend, it was here that the queen of Egypt loved to rest.

How to get here

First you need to come to Egypt. In the Sinai Mountains, on the plateau of Et-Tih you will find the Color Canyon.

As a rule, tourists go to the Color Canyon in jeeps. Approximately 15 kilometers to the point of interest - you need to go north from the city of Nuweiba - the asphalt ends and off-road begins. Extreme you are provided, although it is worth noting the professionalism of drivers. But if you are afraid of steep turns or you can get tired, make an agreement with the driver in advance so that the speed of the traffic is more calm.

Groups leaving for the Color Canyon are nominated usually at seven in the morning. The road from Sharm el-Sheikh will take about two hours. Count on your strength and do not forget to properly refresh yourself in the morning. There are small excursions lasting six hours. If you want to see almost everything in the Color Canyon, be prepared to spend at least 16 hours on this.

All prices are in May 2014.

Color Canyon

Color Canyon in Nuweiba