Marsa Shagra house reef
A sheltered bay with a well-known house reef north of Marsa Alam, reached from the beach or by zodiac. Healthy coral and a sandy bottom make it a relaxed shore dive, with turtles, moray eels, crocodilefish and the occasional reef shark or dolphin.
Facts
- Region: Southern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Marsa Alam & Elphinstone
- Depth: 5–40 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, bay, night
- Coordinates: 25.2451, 34.7968 (approximate)
- Highlights: hard coral, turtle, moray eel, reef shark, crocodilefish, barracuda, dolphins
- Tips: Good for check dives and night dives; current at the outer points can pick up, so plan the turn with the dive centre.