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Marsa Bareika

Intermediate 📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Marsa Bareika Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 30m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Marsa Bareika, located in Sharm El Sheikh on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, is a captivating Red Sea dive destination offering diverse underwater experiences for divers of varying skill levels. This site features stunning coral formations, including vibrant hard and soft corals that create a colorful reef landscape.

Divers can expect to encounter abundant marine life, including reef fish, groupers, snappers, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site’s depths range from shallow waters at 5 meters to deeper sections reaching 25-30 meters, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced divers.

The difficulty level is generally moderate, with manageable currents and good visibility typically ranging from 15-30 meters. The reef structure provides natural protection and interesting topography with crevices and overhangs to explore. Marsa Bareika’s combination of accessible depths, thriving coral ecosystems, and reliable marine life encounters makes it a popular choice for divers seeking authentic Red Sea reef diving in the Sharm El Sheikh area.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ostracion — seen at this dive site
Ostracion Ostracion cystops
Halfmoon Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus ingorogalla
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus mbp349
Ostracion — seen at this dive site
Ostracion Ostracion cystops
Steephead Parrotfish — seen at this dive site
Steephead Parrotfish Chlorurus gibbus lakinga
Beautiful Hypseldoris — seen at this dive site
Beautiful Hypseldoris Hypselodoris pulchella erwinkoehler

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
Visibility 22 m
GPS 27.7508°, 34.2120°