Plaza Beach

# Plaza Beach Dive Site

Plaza Beach in Sharm El Sheikh offers an accessible diving experience perfect for beginners and intermediate divers. Located in the Red Sea’s northern reaches, this protected site features a gradual descent to depths of 12-25 meters, making it ideal for certification courses and recreational diving.

Divers explore sandy slopes interspersed with coral formations and rocky outcrops that create diverse habitats. The site’s shallow profile allows extended bottom time for thorough exploration. Vibrant coral gardens attract abundant marine life including colorful reef fish, parrotfish, and occasional groupers. Schools of jacks and snappers patrol the deeper sections, while the sandy areas host flatfish and rays.

The gentle conditions and excellent visibility typical of Sharm El Sheikh waters make Plaza Beach a reliable choice year-round. The site’s proximity to shore and sheltered location mean minimal current and surge, even during challenging sea conditions. Marine biodiversity remains strong despite moderate diving traffic, showcasing the Red Sea’s renowned healthy ecosystems.

Suitable for all experience levels, Plaza Beach delivers classic Red Sea diving without technical demands.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Keeled Rock Gecko Cyrtopodion scabrum sindic

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi brentonprigge

Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal hromada

Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana barrylyons

White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus delfinline

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi luispb

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)