Are you planning a vacation in Egypt? Are you interested in diving and underwater life? We have a great location for you for a truly wonderful vacation full of experiences and adventures. Let us introduce you to the diving gem of Sharm el Sheikh.
When it comes to diving, the Sharm el Sheikh area offers a wide range of locations that will enchant you with their unique atmosphere and rich underwater life. Are you interested in marine fauna or are you more interested in diverse flora? Or perhaps both? No problem! Everyone will find a suitable destination here.
One of the most popular locations is in the Ras Mohamed Marine National Park. The site is suitable for both snorkeling and diving, so there is something for everyone. The park covers an area of almost 500 square kilometers, so there is a lot to explore.
As this is a national park, stricter rules apply and the protection of marine life is a top priority. This gives you a unique opportunity to visit a piece of nature that is almost untouched by human activity.
The so-called Shark Reef, which translates as shark reef. Nearby, you can see all kinds of sharks with your own eyes, especially blacktip shark Shark Reef will thrill every fan of big fish. In addition to sharks, you can see thousands of species of marine fish, barracudas, turtles, and giant manta rays.
History buffs and those interested in long-forgotten artifacts hidden on the seabed will also find something to enjoy. The majestic shipwreck is responsible for the increased interest. SS Thistlegorm, which is perceived by a large number of divers as The "Mecca" of wreck diving The wreck is 110 meters long and still has a shipment of tanks, military vehicles, and motorcycles stored on board.
The interior of the ship is easily accessible, so you can see it in all its glory. Exploring shipwrecks is one of the most interesting diving activities, so if you haven't seen a wreck yet or want to add another one to your collection, you shouldn't miss this one.
Imagine a tranquil bay with crystal clear water, surrounded by majestic mountains. Beautiful corals, colorful fish, majestic sharks, and elegant turtles—all this and much more can be found in the Ras Nasrani area.
Whether you are experienced diver or beginner In Ras Nasrani, there is something for everyone.
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You will also experience unforgettable diving in the area of Tiran Island The location offers visits to several cliffs that are definitely worth exploring. Each one offers a completely different experience.
If you want to see corals, you can go to Gordon Reef. In addition to corals, you will also see the 108-meter-long wreck of the Loullia. As for animals, you may also encounter sharks here. If you want to see them, we recommend setting out early in the morning and visiting the so-called Shark point The place is particularly popular with lagoon and reef sharks.
If you would rather see the canyon and the mysterious underwater cave, we can recommend Woodhouse Reef. In addition to a large number of fish, turtles, napoleon fish, groupers, and sharks, there are also beautiful coral reefs to see. Just a short distance away is Jackson Reef, which in turn hides the wreck of the merchant ship Lara and an incredible number of fish, moray eels, groupers, and sea turtles.
For drift dives, it is best to Thomas Reef. It offers drift diving along richly decorated walls covered with gorgonians and black corals. The canyon, whose bottom reaches a depth of up to 90 meters, is also noteworthy, and you may encounter turtles, napoleon fish, and sharks there.
This was just a brief overview of the most interesting diving sites in the Sharm El Sheik area. You will first need to travel by boat to all of these sites, and it makes sense to combine several sites into one trip as part of diving safari You will see the most, stay on a boat, and even manage several dives a day.
If you are planning a diving trip, definitely consider this option. In any case, it is no problem to stay at a hotel and visit only the places that appeal to you the most.
Whether you choose just one or all of them, you definitely won't regret it, because they are all worth visiting. And some of them may inspire you so much that you'll want to come back in a few years.
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