Place to visit
Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah, Egypt: what it is and when to go
Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah is a mountain in Egypt (جبل أبو علقة). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April and October. In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Egypt · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- جبل أبو علقة
- Where
- Egypt
- Best time
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- SSH Sharm El Sheikh, 141 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 28.86722, 33.37361
What it is and where
Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah is a mountain in Egypt (جبل أبو علقة). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 28.86722, 33.37361; the nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH, Sharm El Sheikh), 141 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Egypt. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah is April and October.
- JanPossible10:21
- FebPossible11:00
- MarPossible11:48
- AprBest time12:42
- MayPossible13:26
- JunBetter not13:50
- JulBetter not13:40
- AugBetter not13:02
- SepPossible12:10
- OctBest time11:17
- NovPossible10:32
- DecPossible10:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April and October | November to March, May and September |
| Mountains | April and October | November to March, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Egypt
To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Egypt checklist. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gulf of SuezGulf of the Red Sea separating African Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula20 km
- Serabit el-KhadimArchaeological site in southwestern Sinai21 km
- Mount SerbalNature · Mountains36 km
- Jabal Jiddat al ‘UlāMountain in Egypt67 km
- Saint Catherine's MonasteryGreek Orthodox monastery (the oldest) at the foot of Mount Sinai, Egypt68 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Egypt guide.
More in Egypt: Nature
- Gulf of Aqaba: gulf in the Middle East
- Abu Simbel: UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- Memphis, Egypt: ancient capital of Egypt
- Mount Sinai: mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt
- Abu Mena
- Wadi al Hitan: paleontological site in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt
Every Egypt place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah?
It is a mountain in Egypt (جبل أبو علقة in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah?
April and October. In June there are 13 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 10.
How do you get to Jabal Abū ‘Alaqah?
The nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), 141 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gulf of Suez, Serabit el-Khadim, Mount Serbal. The rest is in the Egypt guide.
Keep reading
- Nature81 places for nature in Egypt, from Gulf of Aqaba to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EgyptBefore travelling to Egypt: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa: buy it on arrival at the airport for about 25 dollars in cash, or apply…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.