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Nabq

Beginner 📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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# Nabq Dive Site, Sharm El Sheikh

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Level
Beginner
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Current
〜 Mild

Nabq is a popular shallow reef dive located near Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. This protected marine reserve offers an ideal destination for divers of all experience levels, featuring depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters.

The site showcases vibrant coral gardens with healthy hard and soft corals, creating a stunning underwater landscape. Divers encounter diverse marine life including colorful reef fish, angelfish, parrotfish, and occasional larger species such as groupers and snappers. The clear waters provide excellent visibility for observing the reef ecosystem.

Nabq’s easy accessibility and gentle currents make it suitable for beginners and families, while experienced divers appreciate the abundance of marine biodiversity. The site features sandy patches interspersed with coral formations, offering varied exploration opportunities.

The tranquil conditions and proximity to Sharm El Sheikh make Nabq one of the region’s most accessible reef dives. Whether seeking relaxed reef exploration or marine photography opportunities, Nabq delivers a memorable Red Sea diving experience with healthy corals and thriving aquatic life.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus bernatpescaire
Red Sea Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali barrylyons
Multilined Puffer — seen at this dive site
Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus bernatpescaire
African Five-lined Skink — seen at this dive site
African Five-lined Skink Trachylepis quinquetaeniata ale_2012
Sohal Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal maxim_kobyak
Variable Stromb — seen at this dive site
Variable Stromb Maculastrombus mutabilis gerrit_oehm

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Beginner
Current Mild
GPS 28.0426°, 34.4475°