Dive site guide · Northern Hurghada reefs · Lagoon
Turtle Bay (El Fanous) — dive site guide
Also known as Turtle Bay, Torfa Hamada, Fanous and Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay (El Fanous) is a sheltered lagoon at El Fanous, on the reefs north-east of Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 25 m. Regularly reported life includes turtles. Published positions disagree, so the map shows an approximate area.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 14 m, 25 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe shallow swim-through and bowl reef.
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Turtles.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS * / Open Water (per wannadive)
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