Al Galt al-Azra’ – The Blue Pool of Sinai
Tucked deep in the high mountains of Saint Catherine lies Al Galt al-Azra', or "The Blue Pool." Hidden among granite cliffs, this small natural pool glows with shades of turquoise and sapphire, a rare oasis in the heart of the desert. For hikers, it is both a refreshing stop and a reminder of how life thrives in unexpected places. The Magic of the Blue Pool Unlike Mount Mousa or Jebel Abbas Basha, the Blue Pool is not about sweeping peaks or ancient ruins. Instead, it is about intimacy with nature—clear water collected in a natural granite basin, surrounded by boulders [...]