Specialists revealed that the island of Sindala is distinguished by its picturesque nature, its crystal turquoise waters with attractive scenery, and a moderate climate throughout the year.
Specialists told Al-Youm that Sandala is one of the islands of the Sheikh Hamed archipelago, and the most beautiful of the Saudi Red Sea islands, and that it is one of the current tourist destinations of NEOM.
volcanic island
environmental researcher d. Ali Ashki said that Sandala Island was named by this name because its shape is similar to the shoe, “sandal”, as the island is a feminine name, so he called it “Sandala”, and it is one of the islands of the Sheikh Hamid archipelago, which consists of dozens of islands.
“Eshki” added to “Al-Youm” that the origin of the islands of the Sheikh Hamed Archipelago and all the islands of the Red Sea is volcanic, as they arose from seismic and seismic movements during the first periods of the formation and expansion of the Red Sea since the middle of the Oligocene era, about 30 million years ago.
“Ashqi” explains: All the islands belonging to Ras Sheikh Hamed, including Sindala, are part of the coastal coral reef, and the maximum length of Sindala Island is about 2.2 km, and the maximum width is 585 meters, and it is 282 km north of the city of Al Wajh, and 10 km north of Sanafir Island. It is about 15 km southeast of Tiran Island.
The most beautiful tourist islands in the Red Sea
The academic and associate professor of Saudi history, Dr. Matrik Al-Subaie, that the island of Sindala is one of the most important and beautiful tourist islands in the Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it is also one of the destinations of NEOM for marine tourism today.
Al-Subaie added that one of the most important features of the island is its picturesque nature, its turquoise crystal waters with attractive views, its climate and its wonderful weather in moderation throughout the year, and for all these ingredients it will soon become one of the most important tourist destinations in the world.
The home of yachting enthusiasts around the world
Abd al-Ilah al-Faris, who is interested in heritage and history, said that Sindala Island is the first destination in Neom for marine tourism, with an ideal location and coastal nature, stressing the charming beauty on the coasts of Neum.
He added that it is a unique and new destination, and it will be an exclusive gateway to the Red Sea and its breathtaking beauty, noting that Sandala is the first island and luxury destination for Neum, and the first projects to materialize on the ground.
Al-Faris explained that the island is a new home for yacht owners and enthusiasts around the world, and a starting point for discovering the surrounding areas and the rich marine life.
A marine tourist destination
Environmental researcher Abd al-Hadi al-Abd al-Hadi said that Sindala Island is located in the Red Sea on an area of approximately 840,000 square meters.
He explained: The word Sindala means in Arabic the intersection of the front and back bone of the head, as the name Sindala was given to one of the new islands located within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea to be a marine tourist destination, and it has several meanings depending on the different linguistic contexts. It may originally be a sandal and the name has been changed. With the passage of time to Sindal.
He continued: The term “Sandal” is applied to the great and powerful men, and the meaning of the word “Sandal” differs from one region to another due to the different dialects and languages.
