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Port Sudan is a city in Sudan next to the Red Sea.

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A new tarred road linking Port Sudan to Khartoum (via Atbara) opened May 2008, shaving 400km of the drive, and takes you through great scenery and passes the pyramids of Meroë Meroe. Warning: The old road, via Kasala, is reported to be dangerous due to ongoing tribal conflicts and bandits.

There is a ferry contection to Jeddah

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• Snorkling & diving There are several good dive sites near Port Sudan: Sha'ab Rumi (<1 hour from the coast) and Sanganeb (<2 hours from the coast). Live-aboard boats operate out of the port and can be contacted directly via their websites. As of December 2009 there is only one land based dive operator, Diveversity [1] (an international business) operating at Sudan Red Sea Resort, located 30km north of Port Sudan. Previously also Arous Resort offered diving, but this resort is closed (as of December 2009). It can get very windy in November/December, so while this is the season for hammerhead sharks, the sea is rough.

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The Hilton has a cafeteria reminiscent of an American diner such as Denny's, offering international cuisine. Prices not too high.

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• Coral Hotel (Previously Hilton), [2]. Prices start from approximately $250/night..  edit

• Baasher Hotel +249311823341 [3]

• Sudan Red Sea Resort offers basic accommodation directly on the rocky coast in a remote location 30km north of Port Sudan on the main new road to Egypt, the turning is well signposted. Prices are $38/night per person for a rustic hut with shared toilet block, bed & breakfast, or $96 full board. They can also put you in contact with partner Diveversity regarding diving. See their website. As of December 2009 a security permit is required to pass the checkpoint north of Port Sudan, this can be arranged in advance by the management if they are picking you up from the airport.

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The most wonderful untouched underwater world is in Port Sudan, you can arrange for a trip inside the red sea, diving around amazing views in Shoaab Alromi and see live sharks in a place called sanjaneb.

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