easy Hurghada

Shaab Sabina

Depth Range

8–14m

Boat Ride

90 min

Difficulty

easy

Sheltered from wind behind the reef — any level and training, though currents can pick up

A tongue of reef stretching east with the moorings on its southern side. North of the main reef lies the real attraction: a maze of coral ridges and towers forming one of the most theatrical underwater landscapes near Hurghada, beside an exquisite coral garden cascading down to bright white sand at 14 metres. The nutrient-rich north face sparkles with life, layered like a carefully tended garden of hard corals.

What You Might See

Dramatic labyrinth of coral ridges Hard-coral garden in superb condition Light play over white sand — a photographer's dream

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: Sheltered from wind behind the reef — any level and training, though currents can pick up

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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