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MARSA ALAM
Diving in Marsa Alam
Diving in Marsa Alam
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Diving in Marsa Alam
Diving in Marsa Alam
Another fantastic site in the Red Sea is Marsa Alam which is considered to be Egypt’s premiere trip to out-of –the- way offshore and southern regions. Dahab’s most attractive islands are Daedalus, Rokcy and Zabargad .The area is comprised of a large stretch of coast, varied, as it is fast becoming a catchword within the international diving community.
Marsa Alam is situated near the Tropic of Cancer where the Arabian Desert meets the Red Sea, and it has the appearance of a tropical paradise with its palm trees, mangroves and sea coasts fringed with barrier coral reefs. It has already gained a strong reputation amongst scuba divers due to its numerous and unspoilt diving sites both along the coast and offshore. Sightings of spinner dolphins, dugongs and hammerhead sharks are a frequent occurrence for those who venture into its waters.
Average temperatures during the winter months (October to March) range from 18 to 35 degrees Celsius and during the summer months (April to September) from 20 to 45 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the Red Sea at this location during the year ranges from 22 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Marsa Alam also has some inland attractions, such as the Emerald Mines and the Temple of Seti I at Khanais.
The Marsa Alam marine area is protected, as many other areas in Egypt, and diving centres here operate under environment-friendly procedures. Starting from year 1995, local authorities, NGO’s and international bodies such as USAID have co-operated in the conservation of the underwater life of the region. Nowadays, regular checks and upgrades ensure the presence of mooring buoys in all dive sites.
Here are some of the most famous dive sites in Marsa Alam:
- Abu Dabab: the house of the dugongs! A holiday in Marsa Alam isn't really complete without a visit to the bay of Abu Dabab to try to spot the elusive dugong. This beautiful creature with its happy face and its friendly manners is in reality very shy and easily scared.
- Samadai: also called Dolphin House, a crescent-shaped offshore reef located approximately 5km southeast of Marsa Alam. The reef is oriented E-W forming a natural lagoon on the south. The sheltered waters of the lagoon provide a favourable resting habitat for a population of Spinner Dolphins (Stenella longirostris).
- Elphinstone Reef: only for experienced divers, due to the strong currents often present, is “the” Red Sea dream dive. Pelagics, barracudas, rich walls, Elphinstone has it all. Difficult to reach as in the open sea, getting there is an experience in itself.
