Another Red sea resort that offers the kind of exclusivity that Taba Heights offers is Soma Bay. The resort is a peninsular 45 KM from Hurghada Airport and has some of the most enviable, almost deserted beaches.

Quite small in contrast to Hurghada, Soma Bay covers 10 million square meters and is built on the premise of quality not quantity.

Visitors that have discovered this paradise are mainly from Europe and mostly over 30, who are not looking to party all night but would rather spend the days, snorkeling, diving , golfing, windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, and look forward to peace and relaxation on there break. Day long excursions are also available to discover the real Egypt and allow you to visit the Valley of the kings, Karnak and luxor temples.

Hotels

The sea lies to 3 sides of the peninsular giving nearly all rooms at the 5 prestigious hotels a sea view and stunning views of the desert mountains. Hotels inculde the Sheraton, Kempinski, La Residence Des Cascades, the breakers diving and surfing lodge adn Yara beach club.

Relaxation

Les Thermes Marins Cascades is one of the leading spas in the world offering the largest t

Halasso therapy spas on the region for the ultimate relaxation feeling.

Golf

The 18 hole championship golf "The Cascades" is one of the finest that Egypt has to offer and was designed by the one of the world's top golfers Gary Player. Playing here offers an experience you won't forget with lavish green fairways standing total contrast to the stunning blue of the Red Sea and desert mountains as a backdrop. It has been ranked the number one golf course in the world outside Europe for the 2nd year in a row by readers of golf journal

Diving

World class diving from beginners to advanced is on offer allowing you to visit some of he Red Seas most stunning coral reefs, take a PADI course or snorkel to your hearts content.