The southern part of the Sinai Peninsula is a key destination for lovers of reefs and seabed.
All diving enthusiasts and professionals consider Sharm el-Sheikh a priority destination. The southern part of the Sinai Peninsula is immensely rich in seabed and species that inhabit them. It is an exquisite and large reef paradise.
South of Naama Bay, we find Ras um Sid, with spectacular views of the Red Sea and fantastic coral formations among which gorgonians stand out. On its quiet beach, the most inexperienced can take their first steps with snorkeling.
Near Ras um Sid lies the Turtle Bay, suitable for all levels of scuba diving and snorkeling. As its name suggests, here you can observe turtles in their natural habitat. Corals in the bay are also striking, with the soft and yellow cup ones standing out.
Much better known is the natural park of Ras Mohammed, which has several of the best places for diving. It particularly has old, hard and soft corals and large schools of tuna and barracudas, even sharks. It is a very important place for underwater photography.
A visit to the island of Tiran is a must, located in the straits of the same name. Its blue and clean waters are a paradise for divers and in their depths you can find sharks, stingrays and barracudas.
In the Straits of Tiran the Thomas reef stands out. Being one of the most popular, it is one of the most dangerous due to strong currents. You can only dive there if you are a professional and then, you will enjoy incredible vertical walls and a canyon 35 meters deep. In addition to hard and soft corals, you will see large cod, tuna and hammerhead sharks, as well as other species.
The Jackson reef is another not suitable for beginners. It is the northernmost of the strait and the narrowest channel separating the Sinai Peninsula from Saudi Arabia. In addition to its coral, its fauna is very diverse. Standing out are hammerhead and tiger sharks.
Besides itscorals and fauna, the Gordon reef stands out particularly for being home to the wreck of the Lullia commercial vessel, sunk in 1981. In some areas the remains protrude more than 10 meters above sea level so it is not safe to dive in that specific area. In this reef there are octopuses, sharks and many colorful fish.
If you want to combine diving with other sports, in Sharm el-Sheikh you can practice any water sports and activities. Windsurfing, kitesurfing, water skiing … everything is within reach in this wonderful area.
