Southern Sinai’s secluded beach camps offer a different side to Egypt

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A far cry from the exciting chaos of Cairo and the luxury resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada, the beach camps dotted along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba promise the ultimate escape. How to get there: Less than 30 minutes south of Sharm el-Sheikh by car Ras Abu Galum open image in gallery Get away from it all on the golden sands of Ras Abu Galum For adventurers, Ras Abu Galum is best accessed by an impressive coastal hike that takes around an hour from Egypt’s famed Blue Hole. How to get there: A hike or boat trip from the Blue Hole Blue Lagoon open image in gallery This beautiful turquoise lagoon is a haven for kite surfers If Abu Galum isn’t far enough, you can also keep going to Blue Lagoon, one of Egypt’s most famous kiteboarding and windsurfing getaways. Insider tip South Sinai’s beach camps offer a genuinely off-the-beaten-path experience, and they’re well worth it.