Ashelaniat

# Ashelaniat Dive Site

Ashelaniat is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean site offers excellent opportunities for divers of various skill levels, featuring vibrant coral formations and diverse marine ecosystems characteristic of the Red Sea region.

Divers exploring Ashelaniat encounter stunning hard and soft corals alongside a rich variety of tropical fish species. The marine life includes colorful reef fish, rays, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site’s healthy coral gardens create a visually spectacular underwater landscape.

Typical diving depths range from 12 to 40 meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. The site presents moderate difficulty due to occasional currents and the depth range, requiring divers to have proper certification and experience with deeper dives.

Best visited during calm conditions, Ashelaniat delivers exceptional visibility and abundant marine biodiversity. The site’s proximity to Marsa Alam makes it accessible for liveaboard and day trips, establishing it as a notable highlight in Egypt’s Red Sea diving circuit.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa pam-piombino

Pickhandle Barracuda Sphyraena jello gbohne

Red-spotted Lizard Mesalina rubropunctata gebrilnader

Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal sylvain_le_bris

Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse Cheilinus quinquecinctus izzymbusy

Blackspotted Rubberlip Plectorhinchus gaterinus francescocecere

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)