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El Fanadir Foc

Advanced 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# El Fanadir Foc Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Visibility
25m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

El Fanadir Foc is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This site features dramatic underwater topography with steep drop-offs and vibrant coral formations that showcase the Red Sea’s exceptional biodiversity. Divers encounter colorful reef fish, including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers, along with occasional sightings of rays and sharks in deeper waters.

The dive typically reaches depths of 20-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The site’s strong currents add an exciting drift diving element, though they require proper experience and buoyancy control. Visibility is generally excellent, often exceeding 25 meters, providing clear views of the intricate coral architecture.

El Fanadir Foc’s outstanding marine life, challenging underwater conditions, and scenic reef structure make it a favorite among experienced divers exploring Egypt’s Red Sea. The site offers excellent photography opportunities and memorable encounters with the region’s rich aquatic ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Broomtail Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Broomtail Wrasse Cheilinus lunulatus lovelyclemmy
Yellowmouth Moray — seen at this dive site
Yellowmouth Moray Gymnothorax nudivomer bencostamagna
Geometric Moray — seen at this dive site
Geometric Moray Gymnothorax griseus xeniorn
Yellow Boxfish — seen at this dive site
Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum xeniorn
Klunzinger's Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii lovelyclemmy
Halfmoon Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus popaul

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 25 m
GPS 27.3017°, 33.8306°