The Islands
Diving |
Snorkelling |
By Boat |
By swimming |
By Live-aboard |
All Divers |
5 |
4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Location: |
On the Dahab coast, next to the Lagona Hotel |
Access: |
By car from Dahab, then shore entry |
Average Depth: |
12m (40ft) |
Maximum Depth: |
16m (52ft) |
Average Visibility: |
20m (65ft) |
The Islands is a dense concentration of coral pinnacles and patch reefs in a sheltered location along the Dahab shore - a labyrinthine range of peaks, valleys, corridors, sand patches, bowls, amphitheaters, deep wells and coral peaks.
This intricate seascape is densely covered with absolutely pristine coral; the reef practically glows with a jewel-like quality. The range, condition and density are awesome - probably the most diverse and well-preserved selection of coral in the Sinai area. Every conceivable hard coral is present, with a diversity of soft coral to match.
Stunning as the coral is, it is rivaled by the fish life - huge schools of barracuda, snapper, surgeon and unicornfish vie with scintillatingly colored reef species. Sea bream, emperors, big triggerfish, rabbitfish, birdnose wrasse and a hundred and one other species round out the picture, with the occasional turtle thrown in for good measure. One particular highlight is a large, sand-bottomed amphitheater halfway along the reef, where giant schools of immature barracuda congregate, circling like a flashing silver tornado.
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Last Updated: May 29th, 2011