Many people stop in Dahab for its underwater wonders. This place is not just for experienced divers but also beginners, with its 40 centers that make diving accessible to all. Even those not knowing much about it can learn to dive in one of the centers and obtain a diving certification. Once certified, they can ►
Many people stop in Dahab for its underwater wonders. This place is not just for experienced divers but also beginners, with its 40 centers that make diving accessible to all. Even those not knowing much about it can learn to dive in one of the centers and obtain a diving certification. Once certified, they can enjoy the best dive sites in Dahab, such as Bells and Canyon. On the other hand, for technical divers and very experienced freedivers, the Blue Hole will allow them to push their limits.
In Dahab, there is one highly acclaimed excursion: to the SS Thislegorm—an iconic shipwreck. The story goes that this British cargo ship, requisitioned by the army during the Second World War, sank in 1941 after being bombed by two German planes. It was not until 1955 that a certain Jacques Cousteau rediscovered the wreck. The cargo ship lies more than 120 meters long in relatively shallow waters; today, it is still possible to see it.
Windsurfing or kitesurfing enthusiasts will have the chance to practice this activity in Dahab. Indeed, the area is ideal because it benefits from an average of 300 days of wind per year. So, whether beginners or freestyle enthusiasts, they will undoubtedly find the perfect conditions to do this water sport. However, experienced thrill-seeking riders must go beyond the Napoleon Reef to face waves reaching up to 3 meters.
Ras Abu Galum Nature Reserve is to be noticed. It is a truly unspoiled paradise located north of the Blue Hole. The scenery is breathtaking—adventurers will admire the granite mountains that meet the Gulf of Aqaba, creating a dazzling contrast between the desert's ochre hues and the sea's deep blue. The reserve also has more than 160 rare desert plants and resident animals, such as the Nubian wild goat, striped hyena and red fox. ◄
