Dive site guide · El Gouna & the north · Reef
Marsa Abu Galawa — dive site guide
Also known as Marsalis Abu Galawa
Marsa Abu Galawa is a reef at Abu Galawa, on the reefs off El Gouna, north of Hurghada. It is part of Abu Galawa (El Gouna). Published dive guides record a maximum of about 35 m. Independent guides rate it intermediate. Regularly reported life includes seahorses in seagrass lagoon, stonefish and garden eels. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 12 m, 35 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe seagrass lagoon, eel garden ~14 m, caves with glassfish and coral blocks.
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Seahorses in seagrass lagoon, stonefish, garden eels and glassfish.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: all divers (per wannadive)
Suitable for: Advanced
How is it dived?
Getting there: about 1 hour from Hurghada.
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