Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
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Diving in Sharm El Sheikh

sharm-el-sheikhYou may try out dozens of diving sites in Sharm El Sheikh. They are:

The Strait of Tiran is among the best diving spots in the Red Sea. It is located at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba. You will find four main coral reefs in this region; Jackson Reef, Woodhouse Reef, Thomas Reef and Gordon Reef, named after the English officers who drew the first marine map of this region. There are lots of infinite number of corals, reef and pelagic.
Jackson Reef lies in the northernmost reef in Tiran and is renowned for its wrecks. For example, Kormoran, a German ship which sank in 1984, is about 80 meters long and easily reached by divers.

Here you may observe turtles and sharks. Snorkeling is also available.
Woodhouse reef lies between Thomas Reef and Jackson Reef and is narrow and long. The spot requires a drift dive and good weather to enjoy the dive. The water here is clear and provides marvelous sights of sea turtles, jackfish and many corals; besides, it is one of the best site to observe sharks.
Thomas Reef requires drift diving. There is no mooring point and the place is characterized with many caves and crevices.
Gordon Reef’s diving is safe as there is fixed mooring sheltered from the wind. The place is famous for the wreck of the Lovilla (or Lullia) which sank in 1981. The site is great for snorkeling.

Naama Bay is a resort; however, there are many diving spots in this area both to the North and South. North Naama Bay offers eight diving spots, Ras Ghamila, Ras Nasrani, Ras Bob, White Knight, Shark Bay, Far Garden, Middle Garden, and Near Garden. In addition, in South Naama Bay, there are nine diving spots; Sodfa, Tower, Pinky Wall, Amphoras, Turtle Bay, Paradise, Ras Umm Sid, Temple and Ras Kady. The majority of the diving spots have similar positions and environment, sheltered from the waves and having strong currents. Diving here is easy and pleasant.

North Naama Bay:

Ras Nasrani lies opposite to Gordon Reef. It is located 11 kilometer north of Naama Bay and can be reached by land. Frequently the diving is done from a small sandy plateau that starts at a depth of about 6 meters. You can observe here fish including Tuna and Jackfish. Great spot for a night dive.

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