Dahab.

About this region

A former Bedouin village turned freediving and shore-diving mecca on Sinai's east coast. Calm, contemplative entries straight off the promenade lead to the Blue Hole and the Canyon — two of the most photographed dives in Egypt.

Region facts

The sites

advanced

6–39 m

Abu Talha

N/A

novice

1–18 m

Bannerfish Bay

advanced

5–30 m

Bells

advanced

5–120 m

Blue Hole

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advanced

12–30 m

Canyon

intermediate

4–25 m

Caves

novice

5–25 m

Eel Garden

N/A

intermediate

5–40 m

Gabr el Bint

N/A

novice

4–22 m

Golden Blocks

intermediate

3–22 m

Islands

novice

1–25 m

Lighthouse

N/A

novice

5–24 m

Moray Garden

N/A

intermediate

5–30 m

Ras Abu Galum

N/A

intermediate

4–26 m

Ras Abu Helal

N/A

novice

2–20 m

Three Pools

intermediate

5–28 m

Umm Sid

Likely sightings

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