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Temple

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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# Temple Dive Site – Sharm El Sheikh

Dive Conditions

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Depth
40m
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Visibility
30m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Best Season
April to October

Discover Temple, an exceptional dive site located in Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, offering a captivating underwater experience in Egypt’s Red Sea. This popular destination features impressive coral formations and dramatic rock structures that resemble ancient ruins, creating a visually stunning environment.

Temple caters to intermediate and advanced divers, with depths reaching 40 meters (130 feet). The site showcases vibrant hard and soft coral gardens teeming with diverse marine life. Divers encounter colorful reef fish, including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers, while larger species such as sharks and rays occasionally patrol the deeper sections.

The crystal-clear waters provide excellent visibility, typically ranging from 20-40 meters, making it ideal for underwater photography. The unique rock formations create interesting swim-throughs and crevices that add adventure to the dive experience.

Temple is accessible year-round, though conditions are optimal from April to October. Whether you’re seeking thrilling marine encounters or stunning geological formations, Temple delivers an unforgettable Red Sea diving experience in one of Africa’s premier dive destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi mishrusl
Sohal Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal dmytro21
Orangestripe Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Orangestripe Triggerfish Balistapus undulatus mishrusl
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major — seen at this dive site
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis gonkem1986
Red Sea Bird Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Bird Wrasse Gomphosus klunzingeri wolfganggessl
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles delanalouw

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Visibility 30 m
Best Season April to October
GPS 27.8462°, 34.3091°