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Diving in Egypt: Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada

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A practical guide to diving at two famous Egyptian destinations, with their legendary sites and diverse possibilities.

Egypt is a world-class dive destination that combines natural beauty, easy access, and relatively reasonable prices.

Sharm El Sheikh

It sits at the meeting of the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba, which gives it exceptional marine-life diversity and the best visibility in the Red Sea.

Its standout sites

  • The Garden: a shallow coral garden ideal for beginners
  • Ras Mohammed: the most famous national park, with exceptional fish and reefs
  • The Thistlegorm: a distant site that rewards those who wait with a rare experience

Hurghada

The gateway to the Egyptian Red Sea, it hosts some of the world’s largest standalone coral masses, with diverse fish and dives for every level.

Its standout sites

  • Abu Nuhas: wrecks that have become wonderful artificial reefs
  • Shaab Shabur: large, distant reefs that reward the serious diver

Practical information

  • You can reach it from Jeddah in less than two hours by air
  • Most dive centers offer services at suitable prices
  • The months from March to November are the most suitable for a visit

Egypt is Arab divers’ first companion and will remain so, with beauty that cannot be matched.