Deep in the south of Egypt, near Aswan, you'll discover the city surrounded by many small islands and Nubian communities on the west bank. The Nubian villages are a cheery sight since they are painted in brilliant colors and are inhabited by Nubians whose population does not surpass 100,000. They speak their own Nubian languages and have traditions distinct from the rest of Egypt. The Nubian Villages are considered an Aswan local attraction and are ideal for half-day Aswan excursions if you are travelling through the city. The Nubian Village offering spectacular views over the turquoise water of the Red Sea and the golden landscape of the South Sinai Mountains and desert.
