Egypt is primarily known for its wonderful archaeological history, its impressive pyramids, and the rolling sandy dunes of the desert but beneath the surface of the red sea, there is an exotic playground for divers to explore.
There are two main scuba diving hubs in Egypt. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, both offer a range of scuba diving activities and adventures and are both very tourist heavy areas.
Sharm El Sheikh offers a huge range of diving opportunities that cater for every diver. From the Ras Mohammad national park located at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula to amazing shipwrecks such as the Thistlegorm and the Giannis in the area, you will simply be spoilt for choice.
Hurghada is less developed in comparison to Sharm and was once a traditional fishing village that has now become a mecca for divers around the world. There are sheltered reefs, pinnacles and local wrecks such as the El Mina for divers wishing to do day dives, or liveaboards available for those divers wanting to explore further afield. The marine life is abundant and varied.
Water temperatures in the red sea range from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. A point to note is the Red Sea has a high salt content so divers will need additional weights to counter-balance the buoyancy. Due to the lack of regular fresh-water runoff, the visibility is excellent and normally in excess of 30m (100ft).
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