Probably the most infamous dive site in Egypt is the Blue Hole. A cavernous hole approximately 25m across plunges from the reef table down to unfathomable depths.To dive the deeper section of these formations one has to be a TEC-diver …

DEPTH: 30m ••• Difficulty: intermediate ••• CURRENTS: rare ••• SNORKELING: yes

One of the most beautiful dive sites in the south of Dahab is Islands. More than nine years ago an earthquake made the first coral fall down from the islands and created an area called the “Maze”. This fantastic labyrinth shows the Red Sea corals at its best.

DEPTH: 20m ••• Difficulty: intermediate ••• CURRENTS: sometimes ••• SNORKELING: yes

The Canyon is one of the most popular dive sites in Dahab and an essential dive for all fanatics of caves and cavern diving. The Canyon is, itself quite a phenomenon. Up to 40m deep and virtually closed over at the top, it snakes its way up from the depths.

DEPTH: 40m ••• Difficulty: intermediate ••• CURRENTS: sometimes ••• SNORKELING: yes

Eel Garden takes its name from the countless garden eels that carpet the sandy sea floor not far from the entry point of the dive. It’s amazing to see the eels waving in the current like synchronised swimmers who vanish back into the sand as you approach.

DEPTH: 25m ••• Difficulty: intermediate ••• CURRENTS: sometimes ••• SNORKELING: yes