Ra's Matarma: Beach and kitesurfing on the Gulf of Suez

Ra's Matarma is one of the tourist areas on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Suez. The beaches near Ra's Matarma are characterized by soft white sand, clear water, and shallow depths over long stretches. This gives the destination a distinctive coastal profile. When looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether the beach landscape or kitesurfing is closer to your travel interests.

Beach and kitesurfing in Ra's Matarma

A report dated April 30, 2023, describes Ra's Matarma as a designated kitesurfing area in Ras Sudr. Lagoon Beach in Ra's Matarma is a sandy lagoon beach and kitesurfing spot. The area designation and the named beach place different emphases: one associates Ra's Matarma with kitesurfing, while the other names Lagoon Beach as a specific spot.

Fly Kitesurfing Ras Sudr is mentioned at Lagoon Beach in connection with a kitesurfing school, equipment rental, and repair service. Before kitesurfing, check the local rules and confirm the current operator status and the specific scope of services offered before your trip.

Hotels in Ra's Matarma

Al-Sara Beach, Diamond Resort, and Daghsh Land (Matarma Bay) were each listed as two-star hotels in Ra's Matarma. This does not guarantee that these properties currently accept guests or offer rooms. Check the current status and availability of each property before booking.

South Sinai: Culture and mountain trails

The wider destination of South Sinai also offers cultural and mountain-related attractions. The area of Saint Catherine is sacred to Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. 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 at Saint Catherine's Monastery was built in 1106 during the reign of the Fatimid caliph al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah. This history gives South Sinai a distinct cultural and historical focus alongside Ra's Matarma's coastal profile.

The routes on Mount Moses in the wider destination of South Sinai also differ in their paths. The steeper Steps of Repentance route comprises 3,250 steps carved into the rock; the easier Camel Trail is a gravel path with switchbacks. Both routes meet for the final 500 steps to the summit. Route conditions and requirements for a guide may change; check conditions before your hike. Mount St Catherine, in the wider destination of South Sinai, has an elevation gain of 2,642 m and is a more challenging climb for experienced, physically fit hikers.

The Mountain Trails in the wider destination of South Sinai offer day excursions, while longer trips can include overnight stays in tents. Local access conditions may change.

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

Return to the wider travel overview: South Sinai.