Erg Abu Ramada
Diving Snorkelling By Boat By swimming By Live-aboard All Divers
4 4 Yes   Yes Yes
Location: Off southeast Abu Ramada island, south of the Giftun Islands and about 12km (7.5 miles) southeast of Hurghada
Access: By day or live-aboard boat from Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada
Average Depth: 15m (50ft)
Maximum Depth: 18m (60ft)
Average Visibility: 20m (65ft)

This small site, on a group of coral pinnacles just offshore form Abu Ramada, is an incredibly dense collection of the best in coral growth and reef fishes.

The pinnacles are carpeted in rich layers of coral, with colorful soft corals predominating, along with some gorgonians and a fairly wide range of stony species. The openings and walls of the caves and cavelets are often particularly vibrant, with colonies of dendronephthia and other vividly colored soft corals.

Fish life here is sensational, with a reef fish population that seems concentrated on this small spot by the favorable conditions. Pelagics such as jacks and barracuda are equally common.

Return to Tour Egypt

Shop the Virtual Khan el-Khalili, the Store for Egypt Lovers
Click Here to Mass Email Egypt Travel Companies to Request Tours

Contact Tour Egypt
| Advertise | Search This Site | Search Egypt Web
| Reader Photos

Design, Layout and Graphic Art by Jimmy Dunn, an InterCity Oz, Inc. Employee
All content, Graphic Art, Design, Layout, and Scripting Code Copyright 1999-2004 by InterCity Oz, Inc.