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The Red Sea, nestled between North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. Among the most captivating destinations along its shores, Sharm El Sheikh stands out as an extraordinary haven for snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts. his underwater paradise offers an unforgettable experience with its beautiful coral reefs, diverse marine species, and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh is a highly frequented destination, especially by Europeans and Italians, due to its short distance and affordability.
Pleasant water temperatures and moderate currents make Sharm El Sheikh an ideal diving destination throughout the year. The visibility is often exceptional, providing a unique opportunity to admire the beauty of the underwater world.
Optimal marine conditions and diverse marine ecosystems attract divers of all experience levels. From beginner divers in shallow waters to advanced adventures in the depths of the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh offers experiences for every taste.
The unmistakable beauty of Sharm is represented by its coral reefs, among the most beautiful and intact in the world. The waters host a wide range of corals, both hard and soft, branched or mushroom-shaped, creating an extraordinarily colorful underwater environment. Almost every dive allows you to admire splendid giant gorgonians that, with their branches, host an incredible variety of marine life.
Its waters are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of marine creatures: colorful tropical fish, rays, barracudas, Humphead wrasse, turtles, huge schools of snappers, trevally, and sharks are just some of the species encountered during dives.There are numerous dive sites: Ras Mohammed National Park, Jackson Reef, Gordon Reef, Woodhouse Reef, and Thomas Reef are just a few of the most famous and frequented.
Ras Mohammed National Park is famous for being one of the most spectacular dive sites in the world, thanks to its rich biodiversity and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Its coral reefs are extremely varied and colorful,with hard and soft corals abundantly present on sheer walls that plunge into the blue depths of over 100 meters.
with hard and soft corals abundantly present on sheer walls that plunge into the blue depths of over 100 meters; here all encounters are possible, in fact the deeper waters are often the kingdom of sharks and barracudas. Divers can encounter sharks and barracudas in the deeper waters, and in June, large schools of jacks, trevally, and snappers are always present in the Shark and Yolanda Reef sites.
Among the cracks and underwater caves, enormous turtles and rays of various species stop to rest. Napoleon wrasses, sometimes very large, approach divers fearlessly, showcasing their beauty. Anemone City is a site where various anemones and their clownfish families create a characteristic and surprising biotope. The coral gardens resemble a true underwater paradise, creating surreal landscapes.
Jackson Reef is known for its vertical coral walls, where gray sharks, barracudas and many other marine species can be spotted.
Woodhouse Reef is another famous site for its spectacular coral walls and the possibility of encountering sharks, rays and marine turtles.
Thomas and Gordon reefs offer breathtaking underwater landscapes with abundant marine life. At Gordon Reef, weather permitting, divers can explore the outer part and encounter hammerhead sharks and sometimes even tiger sharks.
But Sharm is not only a destination for marine life enthusiasts; it also offers unique opportunities to explore underwater wrecks. In its waters, various types of ships and wrecks rest, adding a touch of mystery and adventure to diving.
The Thistlegorm wreck is one of the most famous dive sites in the world, located just off the west coast of the southern Sinai Peninsula. It can be reached from Sharm with about three hours of navigation or explored during one of the many specialized diving cruises organized to explore the numerous wrecks in the area .The Thistlegorm, sunk during World War II in 1941 and discovered in the 1950s by Jacques Cousteau,
was a British cargo ship carrying a variety of goods, including military supplies such as ammunition, weapons, vehicles, motorcycles, and more. It was sunk by German planes during an air raid while at anchor. The wreck lies at a depth ranging from 15 to 30 meters, making it accessible to divers of various experience levels.
What makes the Thistlegorm wreck fascinating is the easy access to its cargo holds and the exceptional preservation of the cargo it carried: military vehicles such as trucks and motorcycles, bullets, as well as everyday items like shoes, bicycles, and even a locomotive. Its intriguing history, coupled with its submerged beauty, makes it one of the most iconic places for scuba diving enthusiasts and naval history enthusiasts. However, due to the high number of visitors, responsible diving practices are essential to preserve the site's integrity and rich history.
Another particularly interesting wreck is the Million Hope, the largest known wreck in the entire Red Sea, with a tonnage of 26,181 tons, a length of 175 meters, and a width of 25 meters. The ship sank due to poor visibility in 1996 and lies in a navigational position at a depth ranging from 6 to 24 meters, with its starboard side parallel to the reef, just a few meters away. For this reason, diving is only possible with perfectly calm seas, and as a result, the wreck is not frequently visited.
The real attraction of this dive is the presence, just a few meters from the wreck, of a sunken crawler crane that fell from the pontoon during the attempt to recover the ship's cargo. From the crane, perfectly positioned on the sandy bottom, rises a truss that has become a real reef, covered entirely by colorful soft corals and a variety of marine life, including schools of glassfish pursued by countless and colorful lionfish. Personally, the only two times I managed to go, my dive revolved entirely around the truss!
Another unique and fascinating dive is the one along the wall hosting the wrecks of light tanks and other vehicles thrown into the sea by the Israeli army during the retreat at the end of the Six-Day War. These wrecks are scattered on an almost vertical slope with long grooves, probably formed by the fall from above of heavy and bulky vehicles. The wall is bare, and at 15 meters, the first wreckage appears: wheels, axles, differentials; then, around 25 meters, various military vehicles appear, tracked troop carriers, tanks, pieces of trucks, many twisted and overturned, others in perfect order, almost as if they were waiting to hit the road again. All these vehicles are in an unstable position along the slope and precariously balanced.
Given the ecological importance of the Red Sea and its coral reefs, conservation and sustainability are top priorities to preserve this extraordinary ecosystem. Dive operators and local authorities work together intensely to promote responsible practices and limit the environmental impact of diving activities, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy this underwater gem.
Sharm El Sheikh is an extraordinary diving destination that offers an unforgettable experience for diving enthusiasts. The underwater beauty, rich marine life, and fascinating history make this place a paradise for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.
Exploring the waters of Sharm is like diving into an enchanted world, where marine nature performs in its maximum expression of beauty and diversity.
