This dive site, known as The Islands, offers a fantastic shore diving and snorkeling experience in Dahab. Divers and snorkelers navigate over a shallow reef flat before reaching the deeper sections characterized by vibrant drop-offs, intricate patch reefs, and striking pinnacles. Its unique topography makes it an engaging site for exploration, accessible directly from the beach.
The Islands is teeming with colorful marine life. Common sightings include various reef fish such as anemonefish, angelfish, butterflyfish, and puffers. The site is particularly renowned for its healthy coral coverage, creating a lively habitat where sea turtles are also frequently observed.
The best time to visit The Islands, like much of the Red Sea, is generally year-round, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions. Given its shallow average depth of 10 meters and maximum depth of 20 meters, it is highly suitable for both snorkelers and freedivers, as well as scuba divers of all experience levels looking for a relaxed and rewarding dive.
