Red Sea

Hurghada

Red Sea tourist destination hugely popular with Europeans

Hurghada has something for everyone: for water enthusiasts, fabulous snorkelling and scuba diving, sailing and sailboarding; plenty of beach resorts for those who just want to soak up the sun; desert safaris and the sights and smells of authentic Egypt.

Dahab

Relaxed jumping in point for shore dives

In the early 1970’s, Dahab was a small trading post in an oasis and popular with hippies. The laid-back feel is still evident, even though the diving industry is in full swing.

El Quseir

Fishing village with resorts spread out along the coast

El Quseir is a fishing village, to the south of Hurghada, where resorts are scattered along a coastline of fringe reefs.

Marsa Alam

Out of the way resorts in the desert near a tiny village

Marsa Alam is a tiny village situated to the south of Hurghada, near El Quseir. Near the coast you'll find 100km of fringe reefs.

Safaga

Unspoilt reefs and luxury resorts surrounding a tiny village

Safaga is a small harbour town, 50km north of Hurghada. The reefs along the coast are unspoilt and brimming with marine life.

Sharm el-Sheikh

Bustling and touristy town close to famous dive spots

Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the most popular and busiest dive destinations in the world. The underwater park, Ras Mohammed, is literally a stone’s throw from the shore.

Nuweiba

Harbour and luxury seaside resorts

Nuweiba offers the perfect opportunity for a luxury holiday among the reefs in the Gulf of Akaba. However, a true diving destination Nuweiba is not.

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Ningaloo Reef

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The longest fringing reef in the world

The Ningaloo reef is with regards to size and fame a bit dwarfed by the Great Barrier Reef at the other side of Australia, but it certainly is not less beautiful.

Diving Ningaloo reef
The protected Ningaloo marine park lies in front of the westcoast of Australia from Coral Bay in the south to Exmouth in the north. The Ningaloo Reef with its 260 km (160 miles) the largest fringing reef in the world. From 7 km (4 miles) to just 200 meters (600 feet) from the coast you can find numerous shallow dive spots at wonderful lagoons. The underwater life is extremely wealthy, with 500 species of fish, 600 species of molluscs and 500 species of coral. It is also visited by several sorts of sea turtles. Every year in March whale sharks migrate pass the reef.

 

 

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