Diving in Egypt is about a touch of wild underwater life, from sharks to endangered dugongs, watching underwater reefs and fish scurrying back and forth. There are options here for everyone from beginners to professionals. The most famous diving centers are Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Tabu. You choose where to live - either in a hotel or on a special boat, from which it is very convenient to look around nature and sights. The article lists the TOP of the best diving spots in Egypt.
Abu dabab
Abu Dabab is a cozy cove full of sea turtles and dugongs, or sea cows, the peaceful inhabitants of the underwater kingdom. There is a sandy bottom and a beautiful lagoon. The uniqueness of this place is explained by the fact that it is possible to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of underwater life in absolutely natural, natural conditions. The corals in Abu Dabab are also delicious and are considered some of the best in Egypt.
Blue hole
If you have some diving experience or want to experience new experiences, it makes sense to try the Blue Hole. This is an incredibly beautiful coral well, two hundred meters deep. Among marine life, in addition to fish, there are turtles here. A leisurely dive into the infinitely beautiful underwater life in the Blue Hole is the perfect getaway for nature lovers.
The only thing worth thinking about in advance is that only an experienced diver can conquer this place. For beginners, it is better to resort to the help of an instructor to fully enjoy the underwater vacation.
Sunken sailboat in Hurghada
Egypt is a real graveyard of sunken ships, and even a beginner can look at some of them with his own eyes. In Hurghada, when diving to 21 meters near the El Tabia hotel, you will find a sunken sailboat, from which the past emanates. In general, Hurghada is a paradise for any tourist. There is no scorching heat here, and the beaches are clean and suitable for diving right from the shore. Any beginner in diving will find something to see, because the marine world begins to show its beauty already at a depth of 8-9 meters.
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Elphinstone Reef
The best place for extreme lovers. The reason is that ... sharks live here! Shark hugging diving is clearly not for everyone. They are all sorts of here: both dark-finned and long-winged. In general, the underwater fauna of this place is very rich - fish flutter back and forth, and turtles swim slowly and dolphins frolic. If you are lucky, you will meet a stingray or bump into a school of clown fish.
Another highlight of Elphinstone is the wall, which goes into the unknown depth of 70 meters. You can find soft corals on it. The current along the walls is very strong. Experienced divers can approach the southern plateau and dive to a depth of about 55 meters. An arch will be found, near which lies a huge stone, all strewn with corals.
Brothers Islands
Brothers Islands are like a magnet for marine life, and therefore for divers. These are two isolated islands with ideal conditions for coral formation. The islands are included in the national reserve. This place is home to many sharks, and nature is mesmerizing with its beauty. The only problem is that beginners are not very favored here: you must have at least 50 dives in your account.
Dedalus Reef
If you sail further from the mainland, you can find the Dedalus Reef - the island on which the lighthouse is nestled. The reef was formed with the oldest hard corals and is the only large specimen of its kind in the area. When diving to 90-100 meters, you can see an old wreck. It is almost one and a half hundred years old, and the catastrophe occurred in the fall of 1876. Since the reef has a secluded position, the nature here is untouched, clean.
Ras Mohammed National Park
Unlike Daedalus, Ras Mohammed National Park is often visited by tourists. This is not surprising at all, because this place is home to 1200 species of fish and 220 species of coral. Here, real seamounts are formed from corals. Only now, being alone with nature with such a flow of tourists is unlikely to succeed. But, in any case, it is worth diving 15 meters to a real miraculous miracle called the city of anemones.
Jackson's Reef
Jackson's Reef, located in Sharm El Sheikh, attracts divers from all over the world with the Laura wreck and many corals. Strong currents and an abundance of nutrients have given rise to the extraordinary growth and sophistication of the corals here. Many species of fish and other marine life also live here.
Marsa Alam
A great option for beginners and not only. There is absolutely everything here: flora and fauna, and the bright sun, and crystal-clear turquoise water. You can see both shark and turtle. Marsa Alam has a fairly large territory, so there is enough space for everyone. However, it is worth hurrying up - this place is rapidly gaining popularity and is entering the status of a world resort, so soon an influx of tourists is expected, literally.
Every diver simply must visit Egypt, because this country, with its amazing underwater nature, provides many opportunities for divers and dozens of wonderful places. But, of course, you can't go around everything. Therefore, we have compiled the top of the most paradise places for diving. They will appeal to the professional and will lure the beginner into the ranks of divers.
I also recommend reading the article The Best 5 Star Hotels in Hurghada.
