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Dive site guide · Giftun Islands · Reef

Sand Beach — dive site guide

Sand Beach is a reef on the east side of Big Giftun, in the Giftun Islands, the closest island group to Hurghada. Sources document depths to 35 m. Independent guides rate it beginner, with moderate current at times. Its position comes from limited independent sources.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Sand Beach
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 35 m
Typical depth about 15 m
Difficulty Beginner
Current Moderate
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time > 30 min

Who can dive it?

Suitable for: Open Water, Advanced

How is it dived?

Getting there: > 30 min from Hurghada.

How do we protect it?

National park - permits checked on boats.

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