Top Ten Reef Dives

Diving of Biblical Proportions: The Red Sea, Egypt

The coast along the Red Sea is truly spectacular—desert, rift valleys with mountains, and geological faults. The underwater topography mirrors this dramatic landscape, with deep trenches and isolated sea mounts with drop-offs and walls over 900 feet in places.

There are two differentiating factors that put this diving destination on the map as one of the best. First, near-zero rainfall means little fresh water runs off from the surrounding deserts and, consequently, there is unbelievable visibility all year round. Second, most coral species present are photosynthetic and, therefore, more colorful than those in other tropical areas.

Temps are often colder than other spots, so a dry suit is necessary. But the extra gear is worth it. These depths are host to over a thousand species of fish and coral. Combine this with the amazing subsurface terrain and there’s no doubt you will experience some of the best underwater sites on the planet.




Last Updated: 15 Sep 2010
Published: 30 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.


Post Your Comment


You have characters left.



park finder
step one Where are you going?


step one What do you want to do?


Receive Gear Reviews, Articles & Advice

Email:
Preview this newsletter »

advertisement
GEARZILLA: The Gorp Gear Blog

Related Content


advertisement

Ask Questions

 

© 1999-2012 Orbitz Away LLC Time Taken: 750 MilliSecs, Stellent Time: 2 MilliSecs, ServerName: e303pro