Detwah Lagoon
Detwah Lagoon is definitely one of the most impressive places on the island coast. There is a camping site with toilet and shower rooms, where you can stay overnight. Fresh water is also available for your use. Please, remember that camping owners do not offer cooking services. So, you have to cook by yourself or rely on your guides.
Just about five kilometers off the shore of Qalansiya, you can take an excursion to the marvelous Shouab beach. Trip to Shouab beach is a half day tour to discover the beauty of this remarkable destination. With the clear water and white sands you can snorkel and relax. On most days, hundred of dolphins are swimming right by the boat and if you’re luck, you might be rewarded by swimming with them.
Trips can be prearranged to join the local fishermen and familiarize with their traditions and equipment they use like fishing nets. This prime location is known for an excellent climate on the months of February up to April, with breathtaking sceneries and big-game fish like Tuna, King Fish, Barracuda, Sail Fish, etc
Trips can be organized to see visiting whales and dolphins, which has only recently been recognized as another asset to this beautiful holiday destination. The year 2005 was extraordinary, with regard to the number of whales and dolphins spotted in the waters surrounding the island. After the Tsunami, a large number of whales and dolphins drifted up and were seen dead in the western coastal line where some species took up residence before.