Tiran Island

Tiran Island Egypt is located between Sharm El Sheikh and Saudi Arabia, at the point in the Gulf of Aqaba where the distance between the Sinai Peninsula and the Arabian Peninsula is reduced to a few kilometers. The island of Tiran, Egypt is visible from all points of the coast of Sharm El Sheikh and is one of the most pristine areas of the Red Sea.

The island is completely devoid of any form of civilization and the surrounding seabed is characterized by the presence of four beautiful coral reefs: the Jackson reef, the Woodhouse reef, another reef called Thomas, and finally the one known as Gordon.

The richness and variety of the seabed make it an ideal destination, both for diving enthusiasts and for those who simply enjoy snorkeling.

The island is located at the entrance of the Strait of Tiran which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is part of the national park and protected area of Ras Muhammad, covering an area of about 80 square kilometers. The Strait of Tiran is the only access from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Red Sea for Israel.