Shalateen
EgyptEG
Largest town in the Halaib Triangle
Shalateen is the biggest town in the Halaib Triangle, a disputed territory claimed by both Egypt and Sudan. It is located 520 km (320 mi) south of Hurghada and is controlled as the administrative center (markaz) of all Egyptian territory up to the border between Egypt and Sudan, including the villages of:Abu Ramad, 125 km (78 mi) to the southeast; Halaib, 165 km (103 mi) to the southeast; Ras Hadarba 200 km (120 mi) to the southeast. Ras Hadarba or Cape Hadarba lies on the shores of the Red Sea to the southeast of the city of Halayib and to the east of mount Hadarba from which it takes its name. The village of Ras Hadarba lies just north of the borders between Egypt and the Sudan which run along the 22 degree north parallel of latitude; Marsa Hameera, 40 km (25 mi) to the north; and Abrak, 90 km (56 mi) to the west.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,731
- Coordinates
- 23.132, 35.591
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Shalateen
Set in Egypt, Shalateen is a village. Records put its population near 6,731. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Shalateen
Nature in Shalateen
(3)Nature lovers get Countryside, National Parks and Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Shalateen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Shalateen
(1)Under culture, Shalateen is tagged with Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Shalateen's own activity tags.
Wellness in Shalateen
(1)On the wellness side, Shalateen offers Hammam. All of it is drawn from Shalateen's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Shalateen
(1)Shalateen records Fishing under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Shalateen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Shalateen
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Shalateen are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Egypt. Time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Shalateen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shalateen known for?
- Shalateen, in Egypt, is best known for nature, culture and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 6,731 residents.
- What can you do in Shalateen?
- Recorded activities in Shalateen include Countryside, National Parks, Parks, Mines and Hammam. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Shalateen?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Shalateen located?
- Shalateen is located in Egypt. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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