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Golden Blocks

Also known as The Golden Blocks; Golden Block

Two large hard-coral blocks of golden colour rising from about 10 m to just below the surface, surrounded by smaller coral heads…

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Two large hard-coral blocks of golden colour rising from about 10 m to just below the surface, surrounded by smaller coral heads swarming with anthias. Part of the Southern Oasis complex. Depth 0–30 m; shore; Light current; visibility 25-30 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • Two large hard-coral blocks of golden colour rising from about 10 m to just below the surface, surrounded by smaller coral heads swarming with anthias. Part of the Southern Oasis complex.

Marine life

  • golden anthias
  • table corals
  • nudibranchs
  • rays
  • moray eels
  • octopus

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; water 21-23 C Jan-Mar, 27-28 C Aug-Sep. Winter northerly winds can close exposed northern sites.
Protected status
Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation
Fees
Local 4x4/vehicle access fee

Dive centres in Dahab

Centres that run Golden Blocks and the reefs around it.

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