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RED SEA
REGALDIVE
the diving h
El Gouna
El Gouna
A superb choice for wreck divers
and an ideal base to explore the best
of the northern Red Sea
El Gouna offers easy access to the best of the
northern Red Sea and over forty dive sites. Its
proximity to the legendary wreck graveyard of
Sha’ab Abu Nuhas makes El Gouna a superb
choice for wreck divers. There are also some
fantastic wall and drift dives on offer. Divers
have the chance to dive with dolphins and
turtles in some beautiful, sheltered reefs, less
than an hour’s boat ride from resort.
FROM NUDIBRANCHS TO DOLPHINS
El Gouna shares a variety of dive sites with its
neighbour Hurghada. Many sites boast resident
bottlenose dolphins including the labyrinth of ergs
that make up Sha’ab Abu Galawa, and the
beautiful horseshoe-shaped reef of Sha’ab El Erg.
These are spectacular corals gardens sitting in
sheltered waters with plentiful reef species and
everything from the smallest, colourful nudibranch
to octopus.
LEGENDARY WRECKS
Wreck divers are spoilt by El Gouna, with its
proximity to the Straits of Gubal and the
spectacular Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. This incredible
reef patch lies next to a major shipping lane and it
is home to four complete wrecks. It is magical to
swim into clouds of glassfish on the Giannis D
and the Chrisoula K and see lionfish stalking their
prey in dark corners of the hold. Day trips are also
arranged to the Rosalie Moller.
THRILLING DRIFT DIVES
Wall and drift diving fans will be challenged by a
number of dive sites in this area, including those
situated near the Siyul Islands that boast
stingrays, leopard sharks and a myriad collection
of colourful reef fish. Further north, and the
northernmost site in this region, is Bluff Point, a
favourite dive site with safari boats. The current is
especially strong and can be unpredictable, but
divers are rewarded with a thrilling drift dive. Rich
corals abound, as well as the chance to see
turtles, morays and occasionally whitetip reef
sharks. Another notable feature is the wreck of the
British freighter Ulysses, which sank in 1887.
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