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Abu Hashish South Erg

Located in the southern part of Hurghada, near Makadi Bay, the reef Abu Hashish is a dive site historically known for hashish smuggling into Egypt. This site features both a drop-off and a plateau, with diving depths typically ranging from 15 to 25 meters. The plateau at Abu Hashish showcases long, attractive hard coral formations, where divers often encounter large squid. There is also a good chance of spotting turtles or eagle rays here. The drop-off at Abu Hashish is particularly renowned for its superb visibility and the diverse marine life that frequently passes by. Divers may observe barracuda, schools of mackerel, whitetip sharks, and even hammerheads. Additionally, appealing caves are situated within the drop-off at a depth of 30 meters. Due to the considerable sailing time required to reach Abu Hashish, trips to this dive site are conducted only when weather conditions are favorable. Should you wish to explore Abu Hashish in the Red Sea, please inquire, and we will endeavor to arrange your dive there.

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Reef15 m

Aruk Talata

Hurghada

Aruk Talata (Shaab Talata) in Hurghada features two prominent ergs, situated at depths ranging from 9 to 12 meters. While this site often attracts numerous introductory divers and courses, we are adept at navigating to quieter areas, specifically guiding you to the superior section located beyond the main ergs. The primary reef at Aruk Talata holds little particular interest. For an optimal dive, proceed in a straight line between the main ergs. After a few minutes, you will encounter a vibrant, small coral formation teeming with life, where eagle rays may be present. A second distinct coral formation is found slightly further along this path. On Aruk Talata's main ergs, divers can frequently spot a large barracuda utilizing a cleaning station, along with bluespotted stingrays and other common reef inhabitants. Its close proximity to shore makes Aruk Talata an excellent location for night dives. If you wish to explore Aruk Talata in the Red Sea, please inquire, and we will make every effort to arrange your dive there.

AdvancedPinnacles

Reef25 m

Carless Reef

Hurghada5.0

Carless Reef surges steeply from the Red Sea's deep waters. It comprises twin immense pinnacles, bordered by a flat coral garden plateau. A gentle incline descends to a vertical wall that falls directly into the abyss.

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Reef12 m

El Erug

Hurghada

An extensive area to the north of Gota Abu Ramada is characterized by numerous ergs and pinnacles emerging from a predominantly sandy seafloor.

BeginnerNight dive

Reef25 m

El Fanadir North

Hurghada4.0

A long sloping wall with some very camera-friendly coral blocks alongside, and also a shallow lagoon.

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Reef25 m

El Fanadir South

Hurghada3.0

Fanadir is a long narrow reef just north of Hurghada. It can be dived on the south end, on the east side or in good weather, on the north end. The illustration shows the east side, which is the most popular as it is protected from the weather by a slight curve in the reef. It is marked by 4 low lying rocky islets. A shallow hard coral wall slopes (at about 60°) to a sandy ledge at 12m. This sandy ledge is about 50m wide and narrows as you head northwards. At 20-25m, it drops off to greater depth.

Advanced

Wreck30 m

El Minya

Hurghada4.5

The Egyptian minesweeper was lost in 1970, having been brought down by Israeli fighter aircraft. Currently, the vessel's remains rest on its port side just outside the harbor, at depths varying from 25 meters at the bow to 32 meters at the stern.

AdvancedDrift

Reef18 m

Erg Abu Ramada

Hurghada

Known interchangeably as Camel Reef, this dive site is positioned on the southeastern side of Abu Ramada Island. It is defined by a substantial erg, featuring three distinct peaks that rise from an extended plateau. The surrounding seabed consists of sand, which gradually transforms into a vibrant coral garden towards the northern area.

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Reef12 m

Erg Sabina

Hurghada

The mooring point lies on the southern exposure of this compact reef, which ascends from a 10-12 meter deep, flat, sandy seabed, also characterized by coral blocks and table corals.

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Reef

Erg Somaya

Hurghada

Immediately north of Small Giftun's Police Station, the vertical wall below morphs into a shelf, hosting an erg that ascends to 5m beneath the surface. Further to the north, this shelf yields to a sharply inclined wall adorned with two distinct coral structures.

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Reef10 m

Fanous East

Hurghada

A fanous (beacon) sits on the crest of the main reef, lending its name to this location. This location features a shallow vertical face emerging from a gently inclined sandy seabed, dotted with scattered coral formations and several impressive pinnacles.

Expert

Reef14 m

Fanous West

Hurghada

The dive site is characterized by a shallow reef wall, which borders a flat, sandy seabed. A confined channel grants access to a lagoon measuring 9 meters in depth, traversing a coral garden that gradually descends to 14 meters. In the western sector, a small number of ergs and pinnacles can be found.

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