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Turtle Paradise

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Turtle Paradise

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 25m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Turtle Paradise is a premier dive site located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This iconic destination offers divers an unforgettable encounter with green and hawksbill sea turtles in their natural habitat, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced divers.

The site features stunning coral gardens and sandy slopes descending to depths of 12-25 meters, accessible to recreational divers. The clear, warm Red Sea waters provide excellent visibility for observing the diverse marine ecosystem.

Divers can expect to see numerous sea turtles grazing on seagrass beds and exploring the reef environment. Beyond turtles, the site hosts vibrant coral formations, reef fish including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers, along with rays and occasional sharks.

The moderate difficulty level and shallow to moderate depths make Turtle Paradise perfect for certification courses and leisure diving. The calm conditions typical of Safaga’s protected reefs ensure a comfortable experience. Visit during early morning dives for the highest probability of turtle sightings.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Masked Puffer — seen at this dive site
Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus insektograf
Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi — seen at this dive site
Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi hsini_lin
Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko — seen at this dive site
Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko Ptyodactylus hasselquistii alexandraloikova
Regal Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus oscarhopgood
Diamondback Squid — seen at this dive site
Diamondback Squid Thysanoteuthis rhombus aubewohner
Doublebar Bream — seen at this dive site
Doublebar Bream Acanthopagrus bifasciatus andrewdeacon

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
GPS 27.0053°, 33.9145°