El Gilwa

Sheltered lagoon with corals, ideal for beginners and drifts.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a beautiful and serene underwater experience. Located within a sheltered lagoon, it’s ideal for beginners looking to explore the ocean's wonders safely. Gentle to moderate currents flow in from the east, creating excellent conditions for drift dives. The area features stunning coral blocks and pinnacles rising gracefully from the seabed at shallow depths, interspersed with sandy patches – providing a picturesque backdrop for your underwater adventures. Keep an eye out for diverse marine life as you glide through this enchanting setting. Each dive promises a unique experience in this serene environment.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divecoral reefturtlebeginner friendlywide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

StonefishTunaBarracudaNapoleon fishClownfishGrouperJackfishParrotfishSurgeonfishBoxfishPufferfishScorpionfishLionfishGoatfishTrumpetfishPipefishAngelfishBatfishBannerfishTriggerfishButterflyfishSweetlipsSnapperStingrayEagle rayHawksbill turtleDolphinsGiant morayOctopusNudibranchGorgonian fanBrain coralSea anemone

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow coral blocks for beginners, deeper areas and drift potential for advanced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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