The better ones, like the Iberotel Dahabeya, are situated directly on the sandy beaches of this Red Sea resort. The hotels and the resort in general are not as bustling or commercial as some other Red Sea diving hot spots like Sharm El Sheikh and offers relative serenity in an unspoilt landscape while still delivering a comfortable base for some of the best adrenalin fuelled watersports action and diving in the world. The scenery surrounding the hotel is breathtaking, looking over the lagoon to the mountains of Sinai and Saudi Arabia as a backdrop.
The bay on which the Iberotel Dahabeya is located is one of the most sought after destinations for windsurfers keen for the ultimate challenge. Many other attractions, such as the Mountain of Moses (Mount Sinai), St. Catherine’s Monastery and the Coloured Canyon are also close to hand. An array of sporting activities and health programmes are also available for those who prefer more active holidays. Windsurfing is well catered for with facilities provided by most hotels, as well as in-house or affiliated Scuba diving schools and centres staffed by fully trained PADI instructors. Those who prefer more passive entertainment can enjoy the shows, live music and dancing that are regularly presented in the evenings.