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Abu Galawa Small

Beginner 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Abu Galawa Small Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Beginner
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Current
〜 Mild

Abu Galawa Small is a pristine reef dive site located in the Red Sea’s Indian Ocean waters, ideal for divers of all experience levels. This shallow to moderate depth site features vibrant coral formations and exceptional marine biodiversity. Divers typically encounter colorful reef fish, including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers, along with occasional larger pelagic species. The site’s coral gardens showcase healthy hard and soft corals, creating a spectacular underwater landscape.

With depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, Abu Galawa Small accommodates both recreational and intermediate divers. The site offers calm conditions during optimal seasons, making it suitable for newer divers and excellent for underwater photography. Experienced divers can explore deeper sections to encounter more dramatic reef structures and potential encounters with rays and sharks.

The relatively easy difficulty rating makes it perfect for training dives and leisurely explorations. Visibility is generally excellent, typically exceeding 20 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the thriving coral ecosystem. Abu Galawa Small remains a favorite among Red Sea dive operators for its accessibility and consistent marine life encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Spanish Dancer — seen at this dive site
Spanish Dancer Hexabranchus sanguineus shkmeyer
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
Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus marsusram
Black-and-white Snapper — seen at this dive site
Black-and-white Snapper Macolor niger wetlens
Spotted Porcupinefish — seen at this dive site
Spotted Porcupinefish Diodon hystrix lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Beginner
Current Mild
Visibility 20 m
GPS 24.2545°, 35.5539°