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The Islands

Also known as Islands; الجزر; El Gezira; Three Islands

A labyrinth of hard-coral islands and sandy pools formed by an earthquake, threaded by narrow swim-throughs and lagoons. Frequently…

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A labyrinth of hard-coral islands and sandy pools formed by an earthquake, threaded by narrow swim-throughs and lagoons. Frequently called the prettiest site in Dahab and one of the best night dives in the region. Depth 0–20 m; shore; Negligible inside the coral labyrinth current; visibility 20-30 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • A labyrinth of hard-coral islands and sandy pools formed by an earthquake, threaded by narrow swim-throughs and lagoons. Frequently called the prettiest site in Dahab and one of the best night dives in the region.

Marine life

  • snappers
  • groupers
  • black-spotted pufferfish
  • yellowtail barracuda
  • eagle rays
  • turtles
  • morays
  • Napoleon wrasse

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
Small local beach/camp fee at some entries

Dive centres in Dahab

Centres that run The Islands and the reefs around it.

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