easy Hurghada

Shaab Eshta

Depth Range

7–12m

Boat Ride

45 min

Difficulty

easy

In the Magawish area, fairly protected behind the islands — can be choppy in wind; fine for all levels

Two coral towers split by a narrow channel: a modest western erg and a larger eastern one shaped, unmistakably, like a heart, with a tight canyon-like passage running up to its crown. Sea grass sways at the outer edges while table corals and coral blocks dot the sandy flats between. A relaxed figure-of-eight around both towers covers the whole site in a single easy dive.

What You Might See

Barracuda hovering in the channel Scorpionfish, parrotfish & angelfish Gobies with their partner shrimps

Suitable for

Newly certified divers
Open Water level

Best time to dive here

Divable all year — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November give the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Conditions at this site: In the Magawish area, fairly protected behind the islands — can be choppy in wind; fine for all levels

Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Hurghada. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.

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