Abu Galawa, situated in the dive region north of Hurghada, boasts six distinct dive sites: Abu Galawa, Shaab Abu Galawa, Sachwat Abu Galawa, Habibi Abu Galawa, Gota Abu Galawa, and Marsa Abu Galawa. It's approximately an hour's sail from Hurghada.

Our focus is on diving at Marsa Abu Galawa.

The diverse topography of the reef complex makes Marsa Abu Galawa a suitable dive site for divers of all levels.

The mooring point is conveniently located at the entrance of the lagoon. Although the lagoon is around 5 meters deep and hosts a seagrass bed and a few seahorses, there isn't much to see on the sandy floor.

You'll start your dive exploring a coral block, home to several stonefish. As you approach the drop-off, you'll be greeted by stunning table corals. The closer you get to the drop-off, the more diverse marine life you'll encounter. The edge of the drop-off, at a depth of 16 meters, features small hard coral pinnacles cascading down the slope. A bit further north, you can find an eel garden at around 14 meters.

Don't overlook the reef's shallow part. On your way back to the boat, follow the reef wall at a more manageable depth of 9 meters. Expect to see bass, moray eels, scorpionfish, and small caves teeming with glassfish.

You'll also find a variety of hard corals here, some boasting extraordinary colors.

Though sandy and sloping down to the drop-off, careful exploration of this area can reveal hidden treasures.

The site is always bustling with schools of vibrant fish. Turtles, moray eels, and groupers are also frequently spotted here.

Two distinct diving routes can be taken at Marsa Abu Galawa.

The first route takes you south along a smaller reef, past an old lobster cage and a garden, across the plateau and back to the boat via the ridge.

Alternatively, you can head straight for the plateau's ridge, then return to the reef over the plateau, home to its eel garden.