Dive site guide · Northern Hurghada reefs · Reef
El Fanous East — dive site guide
Also known as Dorfa El Fanous East, Torfa El Fanous East, Fanous East, Dorfa El Fanus East, Torfa Fanous East, Fanus East, Torfa Fanus, Dolphin Reef
El Fanous East is a reef at El Fanous, on the reefs north-east of Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 19 m. Regularly reported life includes jacks, lionfish hunting glassfish and silversides. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe shallow wall on sloping sand, coral blocks, two ergs ~20 m off main reef and beacon on main reef.
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Jacks, lionfish hunting glassfish, silversides, surgeonfish, tangs and unicornfish.
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Dolphins.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS * / Open Water
How is it dived?
Getting there: around 30 min from central Hurghada.
How do we protect it?
Governor's Decree 379/2011: SW area of Fanous Reef is a vessel-exclusion 'safe zone' for Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Zone marked by white buoys; diving/snorkelling still allowed, no fee.
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