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Fanadira

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Fanadira Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate

Fanadira is a premier dive destination in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea, offering exceptional underwater experiences for divers of all levels. Located in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate, this site features stunning coral formations and diverse marine ecosystems.

Divers explore vibrant coral gardens with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, accommodating both beginners and advanced divers. The site’s moderate difficulty level makes it ideal for recreational diving while challenging experienced divers with deeper sections.

Marine life at Fanadira is abundant and colorful. Expect encounters with reef fish species, angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish navigating the healthy coral structures. Larger pelagic species occasionally visit the site, including jacks and barracuda. Sea turtles and rays are frequently spotted gliding through the water column.

The pristine coral walls display spectacular soft corals and hard coral formations, creating a visually captivating underwater landscape. Clear waters with excellent visibility provide ideal conditions for underwater photography and exploration, making Fanadira a must-visit destination in the Red Sea’s Indian Ocean region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe
Striated Fusilier — seen at this dive site
Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo
Red Sea Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali petrudamsa
Many-Banded Pipefish — seen at this dive site
Many-Banded Pipefish Dunckerocampus multiannulatus lovelyclemmy
Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus serhii_arkhypov

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
GPS 27.2156°, 33.9759°