St Catherine: Gateway to Mt Sinai
St Catherine, Egypt is considered an important town in the religious sense. It is the home of the famous Mt Sinai Mountains. This is the best place to see important places in biblical history. The town is located between the South Sinai Peninsula and at the base of High Sinai Mountains. The mountain is the highest mountain in the whole of Egypt. It has the vantage point of Red Sea. The best way to access the city is by car. The drive with mountain scenery can’t be exchanged in any other way. The place is a holy spot and it is rich with religious culture.
Best Time to Visit
The climate of St Catherine can be summarized to just two - hot and dry. However, during the night, it gets cooler. The strong heat of the summer sun should be avoided. The most pleasant time for travelling is between September and October. The skies are very clear and conducive to sightseeing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The most famous attraction aside from Mount Sinai is the St Catherine’s Monastery. The monastery is considered the oldest in the world. In fact, it is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is also considered the oldest library that is operating in the world. There are a lot of hotels that are about 1km from the centre of St Catherine. One is Daniela Village St Katherine has situated about 1.8 miles from the monastery and Mount Moses. Another accommodation is the Catherine Plaza Hotel, which is a 3-star hotel located at the foothill of the mountain offering an outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar.