Nature · North Sharm El Sheikh، South Sinai
Nabq Protected Area & Mangroves
A coastal eco-reserve harboring the world’s northernmost natural mangrove forest, towering sand dunes, desert wadis, and offshore shipwrecks.
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The story
Declared a protected area in 1992 spanning 600 sq km north of Sharm El Sheikh. It encompasses rare ecosystems where mountain wadis meet desert dunes and saline mangrove forests (Avicennia marina), providing a vital sanctuary for migratory osprey, herons, and marine fauna.
Visiting tips
Ideal for 4x4 desert safaris, kayaking along calm mangrove channels, and viewing the iconic shipwreck of the Maria Schröder stranded on the reef.