Ra's Matarma: Coast and Kitesurfing on the Gulf of Suez

Ra's Matarma is one of the tourism areas on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Suez. The beaches near the town are characterized by soft white sand, clear water, and shallow depths over long stretches. This makes a distinct coastal profile central to choosing a destination. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider whether the beach or kitesurfing should be the main focus. Ra's Matarma combines the coast with a named kitesurfing spot; the wider South Sinai region also offers mountain, cultural, and other nature-related themes.

Beach and Kitesurfing

Lagoon Beach in Ra's Matarma is a sandy lagoon beach and a kitesurfing spot. Check local rules before riding. A report dated April 30, 2023, described Ra's Matarma as a designated kitesurfing area in Ras Sudr. Fly Kitesurfing Ras Sudr is associated with a kitesurfing school, equipment rental, and repair service at Lagoon Beach. Before your trip, check whether the operator and the services mentioned are currently available. This means that both the named beach and the kitesurfing theme are clearly located for planning purposes.

Culture and Nature in the Wider South Sinai Region

In the wider South Sinai destination, Saint Catherine is a distinct cultural and historical highlight. Saint Catherine's Monastery was built between 548 and 565 AD on the orders of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I to house monks who had lived on the Sinai Peninsula since the 4th century AD. The Fatimid Mosque in the monastery was built in 1106 during the reign of the Fatimid caliph al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah. The area of Saint Catherine is sacred to Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The monastery's founding in the 6th century and the 12th-century mosque make different historical layers visible.

The natural environments of the wider South Sinai region also offer different landscape themes. Ras Mohammed National Park has an 8 km-long coral reef and a lush mangrove forest. The Nabq Protected Area covers more than 600 km² and extends from mountains and sand dunes to dense mangrove forest and offshore reefs. These examples show that choosing a destination in South Sinai can also depend on the kind of natural environment you want. Consider whether Ra's Matarma's beaches and kitesurfing or other landscapes in the wider region are more important for your trip.

Mountain Trails as Another Travel Focus

The routes to Mount Moses in the wider South Sinai region offer another point of comparison for mountain-oriented travelers. Two main routes lead to the summit: the steeper Steps of Repentance route has 3,250 steps carved into the rock; the easier Camel Trail is a gravel path that zigzags uphill. Both meet for the final 500 steps to the summit. The routes differ in steepness, steps, and terrain, while sharing the same final section. Route conditions and requirements for a guide may change. Before setting out on a desert excursion or mountain adventure on the Mountain Trails, check with a tour operator, hotel, or licensed guide whether the activity is open to visitors.

Discover more destinations: Saint Catherine, El Tor, Nuweiba, Ras Sedr, Taba, Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab.

Go to the wider travel overview: South Sinai.