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Abu Ramada

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Abu Ramada Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
6m – 40m
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Visibility
25m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

Abu Ramada is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean dive site features two distinct pinnacles rising from the seafloor, creating an exceptional underwater landscape for divers of varying skill levels.

Divers explore dramatic rock formations and coral-covered structures at depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters, with excellent visibility typically between 20-30 meters. The site is suited for intermediate to advanced divers due to occasional strong currents.

Marine life is abundant and diverse, including schools of fusiliers, snappers, and trevally. Divers frequently encounter Napoleon wrasse, groupers, and reef sharks patrolling the pinnacles. Smaller species such as parrotfish, angelfish, and lionfish are common sightings. Coral formations provide habitat for numerous crustaceans and nudibranchs.

Abu Ramada is ideal for both recreational diving and technical training. The combination of accessible depths, vibrant coral ecosystems, and prolific marine biodiversity makes it a must-visit site in the Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad
Giant Moray — seen at this dive site
Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus luispb
Schultz's Pipefish — seen at this dive site
Schultz's Pipefish Corythoichthys schultzi florian_guyader
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe
Spotbase Burrfish — seen at this dive site
Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus luispb
Striated Fusilier — seen at this dive site
Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 6 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 25 m
GPS 27.1551°, 33.9847°