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Diving Sites for Beginners and Daily Trips
Giftun Island
The island offers several dive sites like Giftun Kebir and Giftun Soraya, known for their clear waters, shallow depths, and vibrant coral reefs. Ideal for beginners with plenty of colorful fish and gentle conditions.
El Fanadir
A long reef close to Hurghada, suitable for all levels. The northern part is perfect for beginners due to its calm conditions and shallow depths, showcasing coral gardens and plenty of marine life.
Gota Abu Ramada (Aquarium)
Known as the “Aquarium” due to the abundance of fish. It’s a shallow site with beautiful corals and a variety of marine species, making it perfect for beginners.
Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House)
A large reef system famous for frequent dolphin sightings. The site offers calm waters and a sandy bottom, ideal for novice divers.
Diving Sites for Professionals
Careless Reef
Known for its strong currents and rich marine life, including barracudas, moray eels, and groupers. The site features dramatic coral formations and is best suited for experienced divers.
Abu Nuhas Reef
Located near the Straits of Gubal, this reef is home to several shipwrecks and offers challenging diving conditions with strong currents and deeper waters.
Abu Ramada South (Small Giftun Drift)
This site offers a thrilling drift dive with strong currents, large schools of fish, and diverse coral formations. Suitable for advanced divers due to the challenging conditions.
Wreck Sites
El Mina
A sunken Egyptian minesweeper lying at around 30 meters depth, located close to Hurghada harbor. The wreck is intact and offers a fascinating dive with plenty of marine life around.
Carnatic
Although technically closer to Shadwan Island, it is accessible from Hurghada. This 19th-century wreck lies at about 27 meters and features well-preserved structure and abundant marine life.
Giannis D
Description: Part of the Abu Nuhas reef system, this Greek cargo shipwreck lies at around 24 meters. It offers an exciting wreck dive with penetrable holds and plenty of marine life.
Sharks Diving Sites
Shark Point (Sha’ab Abu Nuhas)
Located near the Abu Nuhas reef, this site is known for occasional sightings of reef sharks. The dive features strong currents and is suited for advanced divers.
Small Giftun Island (Police Station)
Known for the possibility of encountering reef sharks and large pelagic fish. The dive site has strong currents and deeper waters, making it suitable for experienced divers.
Gubal Island
Although more known for wrecks, the area around Gubal Island can occasionally attract sharks, especially around the more remote and deeper sites. Strong currents and deep waters are common, so it’s best for advanced divers.
Other Dive Sites
Umm Gamar
A popular dive site featuring a variety of terrains, from shallow reefs to deeper walls and caves. Known for its rich marine life, including moray eels, stingrays, and sometimes even turtles.
Magawish Reef
A reef system offering a mix of shallow and deep diving. The site features beautiful coral gardens and a variety of fish species, suitable for all levels of divers.
Abu Hashish Lagoon
A sheltered lagoon with calm conditions, making it perfect for less experienced divers. It features sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, and a variety of small marine life.
These dive sites in Hurghada provide a wide range of experiences, from beginner-friendly reefs to challenging wrecks and shark encounters for advanced divers. Each site offers unique marine life and underwater landscapes, ensuring a memorable diving adventure.