Saint Catherine Protectorate
Explore the breathtaking Saint Catherine Protectorate, home to ancient monasteries and stunning landscapes in South Sinai, Egypt.
Historical Overview
Saint Catherine Protectorate is a modern protected area in South Sinai encompassing a major mountain and desert landscape with exceptional biodiversity and cultural heritage. The earlier record incorrectly treated the protectorate itself as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO inscription applies to the Saint Catherine Area centered on the monastery and sacred landscape, while the protectorate is a separate modern conservation designation.
Why Visit?
Include Saint Catherine Protectorate for scenery, hiking, geology, nature or Bedouin landscapes rather than as a quick urban stop.
Getting There
Destination
محمية سانت كاترين
من فضلك وديني محمية سانت كاترين
Good to Know
Visitor Warnings
- Heat: High