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Ras Burka

Also known as Ras el Burqa; Ras al Burqa; Ra's al Burqah; رأس البرقة; Ras Burqa

A headland and sheltered bay on the Nuweiba-Taba road, fronted by the Basata eco-camp. Easy shore entry over a shallow reef table onto a…

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A headland and sheltered bay on the Nuweiba-Taba road, fronted by the Basata eco-camp. Easy shore entry over a shallow reef table onto a coral slope. A popular snorkelling as well as diving stop. Depth 0–30 m; shore; Light current; visibility 25-35 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • A headland and sheltered bay on the Nuweiba-Taba road, fronted by the Basata eco-camp. Easy shore entry over a shallow reef table onto a coral slope
  • a popular snorkelling as well as diving stop.

Marine life

  • hard corals
  • reef fish
  • turtles
  • blue-spotted rays
  • morays

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; water 21-23 C Jan-Mar, 27-28 C Aug-Sep. Winter northerly winds can close exposed northern sites.
Protected status
Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation
Fees
Beach-camp access fee at Basata and neighbouring camps

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