Abu Galawa Soraya (yacht wreck)

The smaller Abu Galawa reef, with a coral canyon, swim-throughs and a domed hard-coral garden with giant clams. A small sailing yacht lies at about 16-20 m, coral-covered and filled with glassfish; turtles, rays and big groupers are occasional visitors.

Facts

• Region: Southern Red Sea – Egypt
• Area: Fury Shoals
• Depth: 5–20 m
• Level: beginner
• Current: low
• Type: reef, wreck
• Coordinates: 24.2531, 35.5399
• Highlights: shipwreck, coral garden, hard coral, giant clam, glassfish, turtle, grouper
• Tips: Relaxed conditions; start at the yacht and finish in the coral garden for a long shallow safety stop.

Sources

• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Africa/Egypt/Hamata/Abu_Galauwa_-_Small_Wreck/index.html
• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Africa/Egypt/Hamata/Abu_Galawa_Soraya/index.html
• https://www.dive-the-world.com/diving-sites-egypt-red-sea-south.php
• https://www.scubatravel.com/itineraries/liveaboards/egypt/SSJ/south.html