Shaab El Erg

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Hurghada, Egypt

Best timeYear-round
Water temp22-28°C / 72-82°F
Visibility3-15m / 10-50ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth15 m
Avg depth8 m
Nearest airportHRG
Dolphin encountersHorseshoe reefEasy dive
ScubaSnorkel

Shaab El Erg is a large, horseshoe-shaped reef famous for being a resting place for a pod of bottlenose dolphins. It's one of the most reliable places in the northern Red Sea for dolphin encounters, both from the boat and in the water.

Features

A huge reef shaped like a horseshoe. The sheltered lagoon is a common resting spot for dolphins, making this a top destination for dolphin sightings. The outer reefs also offer beautiful and easy coral garden dives.

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