The Islands
A shallow coral labyrinth south of Dahab entered through a short crack and three small pools, then winding for 20–30 minutes between healthy coral 'islands' at about 7 m before going a little deeper around the larger formations. Large schools of barracuda are sometimes seen.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Dahab
- Depth: 3–20 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: reef
- Coordinates: 28.478, 34.5135
- Highlights: coral labyrinth, barracuda, hard coral, coral pinnacles
- Tips: Easy to lose orientation in the maze – stay with your guide; best at high tide.