An Abundance of Dive Sites Off the Shores of Dahab, Egypt
Once a tiny fishing village, Dahab is now a must-visit for diving devotees.
Egypt is famed for its fascinating sites on land, but there's also an incredible other world hidden beneath the waves. The Red Sea presents some of the most spectacular diving and snorkeling opportunities in the world, and staying in the Bedouin town of Dahab means you get access to all the top spots.
The coral gardens and reefs are brimming with tropical fish, rays, and turtles, and most of the dive sites can be accessed from the shore. The amazing level of visibility in the area means you can really appreciate your surroundings, plus, this being Egypt, there are some pretty cool ways of getting to each site – like a camel ride to the shoreline.
Dahab is the diving capital of Egypt, and it's not hard to see why. There's an array of fascinating dive sites – like The Bells to Blue Hole dive, an impressive sheer wall drop-off – just meters from the shore. For those new to diving, Lighthouse Reef has ideal conditions and a plethora of hundreds of colorful fish to keep you company. For more experienced divers and something truly spectacular, The Canyon is a phenomenal cave and canyon dive.
Le Meridien Dahab Resort is the ideal spot to spend your time between diving adventures. Positioned on a shimmering golden beach in South Sinai, with rugged mountains to one side and the Red Sea to the other, it's particularly popular with digital nomads and intrepid travelers looking to get off the tourist trail. It also happens to be in one of the top kite and windsurfing locations in the world, if you want to try your hand at more than just diving.
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Georgia Hinkley
Senior Travel Curator at Origin, Georgia is based in Bath, England. Although she has traveled to many corners of the planet, she has a particular love for Africa and its wilderness areas. When she isn't planning awesome adventures for our members, she can be found learning to surf, hiking in the west of England, kayaking, and drinking Guinness in a country pub.
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