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Abu Galawa Kebir

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Abu Galawa Kebir Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
30m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate/Strong
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Best Season
calmer months

Abu Galawa Kebir is a premier dive destination in the Red Sea, offering an exceptional underwater experience for intermediate to advanced divers. Located in the Indian Ocean region, this site features dramatic reef structures with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, providing versatility for various skill levels.

Divers encounter stunning coral formations, including vibrant soft and hard corals that create a colorful underwater landscape. The site is renowned for its abundant marine life, featuring schools of jacks, snappers, and trevally, along with frequent sightings of reef sharks and rays. Pelagic species occasionally pass through the nutrient-rich waters.

The dive presents moderate to strong currents, which should be considered when planning your descent. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 40 meters, offering excellent photo opportunities. The reef walls and drop-offs create an engaging dive profile suitable for experienced divers seeking adventure.

Abu Galawa Kebir is best visited during calmer months when sea conditions are optimal, making it an essential Red Sea dive experience for those seeking pristine coral ecosystems and diverse marine encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Dogtooth Tuna — seen at this dive site
Dogtooth Tuna Gymnosarda unicolor maractwin
Pygmy Toby — seen at this dive site
Pygmy Toby Canthigaster pygmaea wetlens
Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus naturundfoto
Dogtooth Tuna — seen at this dive site
Dogtooth Tuna Gymnosarda unicolor naturundfoto
Yellowfin Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Yellowfin Goatfish Mulloidichthys vanicolensis marsusram
Klunzinger's Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii marsusram

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate/Strong
Visibility 30 m
Best Season calmer months
GPS 24.2229°, 35.5999°