Dive site guide · Giftun Islands · Other / unclassified
Shaab El Sakala (artificial reef) — dive site guide
Also known as Sha'ab El Sakala
Shaab El Sakala (artificial reef) is a dive site at West of Big Giftun, in the Giftun Islands, the closest island group to Hurghada. Its exact position has not been independently confirmed yet. Our guides choose each day's sites by wind, swell and the group's experience.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe sunken military vehicles, sandy bottom and 5 military vehicles.
- Artificial structures
How do we protect it?
Created to divert dive pressure from natural reefs (HEPCA + CDWS, announced Sept 2023). 15 vehicles across three artificial reefs; second phase planned for 2024.
Dive it with us
Guided 2-dive day trip
On our daily boats from Hurghada — sites are chosen on the day by conditions and the group's experience.
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