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Experience the Red Sea in Egypt

by Nicholas McLaren
for About.com

Barren desert abruptly changes to amazing colored coral and marine life beneath the sea. Diving in the Red Sea is amazing and it is definitely one of the top dive destinations in the world. Diving in Egypt is really for everyone, no matter what your skill level or budget. Backpackers will feel at home in relaxed towns like Dahab and Nuweiba that have cheap diving and even cheaper accommodation while those looking for a few more creature comforts will find what they're looking for in Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, and Taba. Of course the hardcore diver is also catered for with week-long "dive safaris" (liveaboards) cruising all of the most famous dive sites: Ras Mohammed; Thistlegorm; and the Straits of Tiran to name only a few.

I've just created a gallery that will give you a small taste of the awesome diving that awaits you in Egypt.

Images 1-12 of 12

Sinai, divers entering the water at Sharm el-Sheikh at Ras KatySinai, divers entering the water at Sharm el-Sheikh at Ras KatyCHICUREL Arnaud/hemis.fr Egyptian Tourist AuthorityThe Red Sea, alcyonarians (soft coral) and diverThe Red Sea, emperor angel fish and pink alcyonarians (soft coral)The Red Sea, emperor angel fish and pink alcyonarians (soft coral)Salad coral and diverThe Red Sea, salad coral and diver
The Red Sea, diver and stingrayThe Red Sea, diver and stingrayThe Red Sea, school of jack fish and diverThe Red Sea, school of jack fish and diverHawksbill Sea TurtleHawksbill Sea Turtlealcyonarians (soft coral) and red grouperThe Red Sea, alcyonarians (soft coral) and red grouper
The Red Sea, bubble coral and shrimpThe Red Sea, bubble coral and shrimpThe Red Sea, underwater landscapeThe Red Sea, underwater landscapeThe Red Sea, clown fish and anemonesThe Red Sea, clown fish and anemonesThe Red Sea, hanging coral reef and diverThe Red Sea, hanging coral reef and diver
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