El Fanadir
Long reef close to the coast north of Hurghada: a sandy shelf about 30 m wide on the west side and a drop-off on the east. The northern and eastern sides with pools on the reef top are the most interesting and hold a wide variety of reef fish, juveniles, lionfish and scorpionfish.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Hurghada & El Gouna
- Depth: 3–30 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wall, drift
- Coordinates: 27.2963, 33.831 (approximate)
- Highlights: lionfish, scorpionfish, hard coral
- Tips: Usually a relaxed drift along the eastern wall; mild current mostly from the north-east.