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Green Hole

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Green Hole Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate/Strong

Green Hole is a captivating dive destination located in Qesm Al Qoseir along Egypt’s Red Sea coast. This unique site features a stunning circular reef formation with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site’s defining characteristic is its dramatic green-hued water, created by the enclosed reef structure and mineral composition. Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens, including table corals and branching formations that attract diverse marine life. Common sightings include tropical fish schools, butterflyfish, angelfish, and occasionally larger pelagic species such as groupers and snappers.

The reef walls offer excellent opportunities for wall diving and reef exploration. The moderate to strong currents typical of Red Sea diving add an element of challenge, requiring proper buoyancy control and experience. Green Hole’s combination of spectacular geology, healthy coral ecosystems, and abundant marine biodiversity makes it a rewarding dive for those seeking authentic Red Sea experiences.

The site is best visited during calm weather periods when visibility exceeds 20 meters, revealing the full splendor of this distinctive dive location.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata mikegrutherford
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata lovelyclemmy
Hawksbill Sea Turtle — seen at this dive site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata claudimaus
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles kattttrin
Yellowfin Hind — seen at this dive site
Yellowfin Hind Cephalopholis hemistiktos lovelyclemmy
Blue Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Blue Triggerfish Pseudobalistes fuscus duktusgalaxy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate/Strong
Visibility 20 m
GPS 26.5695°, 34.0973°