Siyul Saghira

# Siyul Saghira Dive Site Description

Siyul Saghira, located near Shadwan in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt, offers an accessible diving experience suitable for intermediate divers. This Indian Ocean site features dramatic underwater topography with coral-covered reefs descending to depths of 20-40 meters, making it ideal for recreational diving.

Divers encounter vibrant coral formations, including hard and soft corals that create stunning underwater landscapes. The site hosts diverse marine life, including reef fish, groupers, snappers, trevally, and occasional larger pelagic species. Moray eels and octopuses frequently inhabit the reef crevices.

The reef structure provides excellent visibility, typically ranging from 15-25 meters depending on conditions. Strong currents can occur, particularly during certain seasons, adding an element of challenge for intermediate-level divers. The site’s proximity to Shadwan makes it a popular choice for liveaboard and day trips from Hurghada.

Siyul Saghira combines natural beauty with abundant marine biodiversity, offering memorable encounters in Egypt’s Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus tamsynmann

Bluetail Boxfish Ostracion cyanurus tamsynmann

Spanish Dancer Hexabranchus sanguineus jmturon

Tiger Cardinalfish Cheilodipterus macrodon lovelyclemmy

Purplestreak Parrotfish Chlorurus genazonatus lovelyclemmy

Black-lip Pearl Shell Pinctada margaritifera lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)