Sharm El Arab

# Sharm El Arab Dive Site

Sharm El Arab is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean reef site offers divers stunning coral formations and abundant marine biodiversity in a picturesque Red Sea setting.

**What to Expect:**
Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft corals, creating a colorful underwater landscape. The site features scenic coral gardens and rocky formations that provide excellent photo opportunities.

**Marine Life:**
Expect encounters with reef fish species, including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers. Nudibranchs, moray eels, and various crustaceans inhabit the reef crevices. Sea turtles and rays occasionally visit the site.

**Depth & Difficulty:**
Sharm El Arab accommodates divers of varying experience levels, with accessible shallow areas suitable for beginners and deeper sections for advanced divers. Typical depths range from 5-30 meters, making it ideal for recreational diving certification courses.

**Conditions:**
The site experiences generally good visibility and manageable currents, particularly during calmer seasons. Best visited between April and October when conditions are optimal.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus insektograf

Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi hsini_lin

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus oscarhopgood

Diamondback Squid Thysanoteuthis rhombus aubewohner

Doublebar Bream Acanthopagrus bifasciatus andrewdeacon

Checkerboard Wrasse Halichoeres hortulanus hsini_lin

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)