Egypt is known as a diving hotspot but where are the best places to go freediving in Egypt. Famous for its culture, history and climate, Egypt also has some of the best dive sites in the world. The Red Sea is classed as one of the Seven Wonders of the world, home to 1,100 species of fish. It also offers some great opportunities for doing your freediving certifications from different diving schools at affordable prices. Pack up your mask and freediving fins and let’s take a look at the best places to freedive in Egypt:
Dahab
Dahab is one of the places to go if you want to learn how to freedive. A small town, situated an hour away from Sharm el Sheikh, is a freedivers haven. Located along the Gulf of Aqaba, on the Sinai Peninsula, there are plenty of spots to choose from. The Blue Hole Dive Site is a bucket list item amongst most freedivers.
Interesting freediving sites: Three Pools, The Caves and the Blue Hole
SS Thistlegorm
Experienced freedivers will enjoy exploring SS Thistlegorm and penetrate the wreck as they explore its beauty. The wreck lies between 17m and 30m. There are still tanks, motorcycles and ammunition on board.
El Gouna
The Strait of Gubal and El Gouna offer a range of reefs, shipwrecks and sites to explore.
Hurghada
Hurghada is the third most famous dive spot in Egypt, after Sharm and Dahab. It is a lively town, famous for its nightlife. It has some amazing dive sites to choose from.
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam has some world famous dive sites. The reefs from many of the diving resorts and hotels are in secluded bays which are prime spots to be explored by freedivers.
