Marsa Abu Galawa

# Marsa Abu Galawa Dive Site

Marsa Abu Galawa is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Hurghada along Egypt’s Red Sea coast. This protected bay offers exceptional underwater scenery with dramatic coral formations, vibrant reef walls, and pristine sandy bottoms suitable for divers of varying experience levels.

The site features depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it accessible for both beginners and advanced divers. Divers encounter thriving coral gardens with hard and soft corals displaying brilliant colors and diverse structures.

Marine life is abundant and diverse, including tropical fish species such as groupers, snappers, fusiliers, and butterflyfish. Larger pelagic species like jacks and occasionally reef sharks patrol the deeper sections. Moray eels, octopuses, and various crustaceans inhabit crevices throughout the reef system.

The calm bay waters and excellent visibility create ideal diving conditions, particularly during calmer months. The combination of rich biodiversity, striking coral architecture, and manageable difficulty levels makes Marsa Abu Galawa a must-visit destination for Red Sea diving enthusiasts.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Broomtail Wrasse Cheilinus lunulatus lovelyclemmy

Yellowmouth Moray Gymnothorax nudivomer bencostamagna

Geometric Moray Gymnothorax griseus xeniorn

Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum xeniorn

Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii lovelyclemmy

Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus popaul

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)