Diving enthusiasts in Egypt and the rest of the world know that one of the more well-known water recreations in the country is Scuba Diving in Hurghada.Hurghada is a city located in the eastern part of Egypt, on the shores of Red Sea. What used to be a small fishing village saw phenomenal growth in the last decade, perhaps as a result of the quest of many dedicated scuba diving enthusiasts to find an alternative diving destination apart from Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh is a city in the northern part of the Red Sea and used to be the sole haven of those wishing to go scuba diving. However, those who seek to enjoy this recreation in less crowded environment found Hurghada to be a perfect option.
Those planning on organizing a trip to go Scuba Diving in Hurghada will be please to know that the climate there is quite favorable all year round. However, the waters get a tad warmer from June to September, perfect for those who are not accustomed to colder months.
Both Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh owe their developments and profits from widely diverse marine life supported by the Red Sea. This particular body of water has several animal and plant species unique only in its waters. This alone is such a big attraction to both professional and amateur scuba divers, local and foreign.
Thanks to marine conservation efforts (HEPCA, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Consvervation Agency) started early on, the population of corals in the area is thriving. First time divers would be particularly awed at the profusion of colors found in the numerous diving spots in Hurghada. Among the fishes common in the area are jacks, reef fishes, snappers, and barracudas. Lionfish is also one species abundant and this area is a good setting for those wishing to take underwater pictures of this elusive type of fish. Other interesting sights include turtles, huge moray eels, and blue spotted rays.
Divers can have the option of daytime or night diving. With a number of Scuba Diving shops in Hurghada, interested persons won’t have difficulty procuring equipments and guides, and lessons are available for first timers. Though most would opt to explore the clear yet shallow waters close to the shore, there are also some experienced divers who would prefer to avail themselves of boat dives to nearby Giftun Islands and Sha’ab Abu Nuhas, or to Salem Express. Another interesting option would be visiting the wreck sites of El Mina, Excalibur, and Colona IV.
Scuba Diving in Hurghada entails exploring reefs and walls of corals found in several sites like the Careless Reef, Small Giftun, Sha’ab El Fanadir, Sha’ab Sabina, and Gota Abu Ramada.
And after a particularly pleasurable yet tiring day spent mostly Scuba Diving in Hurghada, divers would be glad to know that modern yet comfortable amenities await them in the nearby shores. With the desert landscape as it backdrop, it’s no wonder that this increasingly popular Egyptian city is slowly making its mark in international tourism, particularly in the aspect of scuba diving.
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