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Three Pools

Also known as 3 Pools; The Three Pools

Three natural shallow sand pools set into the reef table at 3-4 m, opening onto colourful coral blocks and a slope beyond. A classic…

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Three natural shallow sand pools set into the reef table at 3-4 m, opening onto colourful coral blocks and a slope beyond. A classic easy second or third dive of the day and a good snorkel. Depth 3–30 m; shore; Negligible current; visibility 25-30 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • Three natural shallow sand pools set into the reef table at 3-4 m, opening onto colourful coral blocks and a slope beyond. A classic easy second or third dive of the day and a good snorkel.

Marine life

  • juvenile Napoleon wrasse
  • brain coral
  • resident turtle
  • morays
  • rays
  • giant pufferfish
  • barracuda

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 Three Pools and the reefs around it.

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