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Dive site guide · Giftun Islands · Other / unclassified

Urog El Towail (artificial reef) — dive site guide

Also known as Urog El Towail, Aruk Tweil' - similar name

Urog El Towail (artificial reef) is a dive site on the south side 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.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Urog El Towail (artificial reef)
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Other / unclassified
Typical depth 11–15 m
Access Day boat

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe sunken military vehicles, rocky 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.

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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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