Sha'ab Abū Nuhās Coral Reef — Egypt

About this spectacle

Sha'ab Abu Nuhas sits at the northern tip of Shadwan Island in the Egyptian Red Sea, known as one of the world's most remarkable shipwreck diving sites layered over vivid coral reef. Divers descend through crystal-clear warm water to discover the skeletal hulls of at least four large cargo vessels resting on the reef slope, encrusted with soft corals, sea fans, and sponges in brilliant oranges and purples. Schools of glassfish swirl through the holds, pursued by trevally and barracuda. The reef itself blooms with table corals and staghorn formations, patrolled by reef sharks, turtles, and moray eels. Visibility routinely exceeds fifteen metres, and the shallow reef top lets snorkellers hover above the spectacle in turquoise light. The interplay of rusting iron, living coral, and pelagic life creates an otherworldly underwater tableau that rewards both wide-angle photographers and macro hunters.

When to go

Jan — Dec, peak Sep — May

Getting there

Nearest airport: HRG. Nearest city: Hurghada.

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