This dive site offers a beautiful and serene underwater experience. Located within a sheltered lagoon, it’s ideal for beginners looking to explore the ocean's wonders safely. Gentle to moderate currents flow in from the east, creating excellent conditions for drift dives. The area features stunning coral blocks and pinnacles rising gracefully from the seabed at shallow depths, interspersed with sandy patches – providing a picturesque backdrop for your underwater adventures. Keep an eye out for diverse marine life as you glide through this enchanting setting. Each dive promises a unique experience in this serene environment.
El Gilwa
Sheltered lagoon with corals, ideal for beginners and drifts.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Clownfish
Bannerfish
Southern Stingray
Pufferfish
Sweetlip
Triggerfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Brain Coral
Hawksbill Turtle
Napoleon Wrasse
Snapper
Nudibranch
Sea Anemone
Octopus
Jackfish
Southern Eagle Ray
Dolphin
Sea Fan
Barracuda
Butterflyfish
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Surgeonfish
Batfish
Scorpionfish
Goatfish
French Angelfish
Giant Moray
Stonefish
Tuna
Boxfish
Trumpetfish
Pipefish
Common Lionfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow coral blocks for beginners, deeper areas and drift potential for advanced divers.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Moderate
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