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Dahab
Egypt
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| In August | 38°Cbarely any rain · sea 30° |
| Flying time | 15h 30mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 1-2 weeks |
| Best for | Divers & snorkellers · Budget travellers · Wellness & slow travel |
| The feel of it | Scruffy, relaxed, diver-obsessed |
| Where people stay | Masbat and the Lighthouseor Mashraba |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | EGPArabic |
| Accommodation | Very cheap |