Diving in the Red Sea

The Red Sealife at these dive sites is spectacular - tropical fish of
Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez toevery shade and hue flitter between some of the
the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountainmost gorgeous coral reefs in the world. Dahab is one
ranges inspired the mariners to name it the Red Sea.of the most versatile diving locations as each dive site
Today, the Red Sea's antiquated ports are now betterhas a distinctive typography and unique host of marine
known as some of the best diving and fishing resortlife. Diving conditions in Dahab are ideal for learning to
locations in the world. Its waters are teeming withdive or extending your skills with PADI courses.
hundreds of exotic species of fish, including theTop Diving Sites
beautiful yet stone and butterfly fish, jellyfish, crab andThere are few dive sites in the world more
some species of shark. The Red Sea has becomespectacular than Sinai's Blue Hole. A few miles north of
one of Egypt's most popular tourist destinationsDahab, lies a dark hole which rests in the shallows of a
amongst the sun seekers who long to bask on itssapphire reef shelf - The Blue Hole. The abundance of
golden beaches and divers who dream of exploring itsmarine life here is astounding; on a Blue Hole dive you
intricate reefs.will encounter corals, fans, eels and dozens of fish
Dahab is one of the most unique beach resorts in thespecies which thrive here. Though beautiful this dive
Red Sea. In Dahab there are no buildings higher thansite is extremely dangerous, a word of warning - don't
two stories and no huge package holiday hotels.let the Blue Hole's dark beauty lure you too far down,
Dahab has managed to retain its laidback Bedouin feelmore than a few people have gone in and never
and has become a focal point for tourism in the areacome back. Eel Garden is named after the colony of
for people who like the idea of a small resort awayeels that you will see when diving here. Apart from the
from mass tourism.masses of eels you will also see schools of Barracuda
Diving in Dahaband many varieties of hard and soft coral. The Islands
Dahab is the Arabic word for gold, and it is almostis a recognised world class dive site. The three
certain that this gorgeous location derived its nameunderwater coral islands you will swim through on this
from the desert cliffs and sand dunes behind anddive are teeming with colourful and exotic marine life.
above Dahab which appear golden in the morning andThe beautiful corral formations of Abu Helal and the
evening sun. The amalgamation of gorgeous beaches,seahorses and rare ghost pipefish of Desert Divers
crystal clear water and swooning palm trees makeBay dive spots will blow your mind. Other fantastic
this location any tourist's idea of paradise. Dahab is onedive spots in the area include: The Lighthouse, The
of the most spectacular beaches in Sinai. Divers fromCanyon, Tia Maria, Rick's Reef, Southern Oasis, Golden
all over the world flock to Dahab in search of some ofBlocks, Glassfish Pinnacle, Three Pools, Om Sid and
the most breathtaking dive opportunities in the world.the Caves. You really are spoilt for choice on a Red
As Dahab is in the Red Sea the abundance of marineSea diving holiday.