Lighthouse Dahab

Abu Helal: Abu Helal and Abu Talha can only be dived at high tide in perfect conditions which leads to them being dived much less than other sites making the corals in pristine condition. This site has everything for both technical and recreational diving. The reef encircles a shallow lagoon at about 12m. Outside is a gently sloping bay and on its northern side a broad ridge. The start of this ridge features one of the finest coral garden in the Dahab area and this is the main focus of the dive site. Depth: 60 metres + (200 feet), Visibility: 30 – 40 metres


Abu Talha: Northerly site accessed by jeep from Dahab, a journey that takes approximately 17 minutes. Entry is slippery on a sandy bottom and fins must be donned before the edge of the reef table as there are many holes of various depths. It is advisable that divers do not descend until over the shallow saddle unless perfect neutral buoyancy can be achieved in shallow water. Once out of the reef table the diver will find a beautiful coral shafted like an amphitheatre. Returning to the exit between 10 and 15m swim along the reef wall and watch the hard and soft corals while a turtle and small schools of yellow tail barracuda can often be found. Depth: 60 metres + (200 feet) Visibility: 30 – 40 metres