The clear blue waters between Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada hide some of the Read Sea's biggest surprises, such as stunning reefs and mysterious shipwrecks, the legacy of the maritime trade that has flowed through the region for millennia. Strewn across the Straits of Gubal, gateway to the Suez Canal, the reefs of this region are as rich in history as they are in natural beauty. The sites can be reached form either Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.
Rainfall is minimal and limited to the winter months.
Beware of the danger of fierce sunlight and cover up, using a good sunscreen. A combination of local features including isolated reefs, big tidal movement and lack of nearby intensive fishing, adds up to perfect conditions for reef and schooling fish. Along with the large range of colorful reef species the area boasts some big pelagics and some massive schools of gregarious species. Sharks, even hammerheads, are regularly spotted here and sea turtles are common. These reefs also offer some of the best chances in the northern Red Sea to swim with dolphins in the wild.