Also known as Shaker Island; Jazirat Shadwan; Shadwan
The large island that marks the eastern side of the Straits of Gubal, about 3 nautical miles south of Abu Nuhas
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The large island that marks the eastern side of the Straits of Gubal, about 3 nautical miles south of Abu Nuhas. Long walls and drift dives on the exposed corners. Militarily sensitive - landing is prohibited and some sides are off limits. Depth 5–40 m; liveaboard only; Can be very strong on the exposed eastern and northern points current. Egyptian Red Sea marine protected area; HEPCA-maintained mooring buoys, anchoring prohibited
Extensive reef on a flat sand plateau with a steep drop-off, at the southern edge of the Hurghada day-boat range
Caves, overhangs and rock formations on the eastern side of Abu Ramada
Gently sloping plateau off the northern tip of Abu Ramada island, dropping past 100 m
Terraced plateau with a shallow wall off the southern tip of Abu Ramada island
Helwa Ya Baladi
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