Maheleg
Quiet bay with coral, wall, turtles, and fish
Shore Access
11m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in a quiet bay in Egypt, offering a relaxing dive experience suitable for beginners. Entry is over the reef top, allowing for easy access to the underwater world. The dive site features a beautiful coral garden and a wall, providing diverse underwater landscapes to explore. Navigation is straightforward, following the reef and wall, gradually increasing depth as you move further from the entry point.
The marine life at Maheleg is abundant and varied. Divers can encounter turtles, crocodile fish, moray eels, snappers, and eagle rays, along with a vast array of colorful reef fish and corals. The coral garden is particularly rich in biodiversity, making it a haven for small critters and macro photography enthusiasts.
The best time to visit Maheleg is during the warmer months (spring and summer) when visibility is typically at its best. The calm conditions in the bay make it ideal for both scuba diving and freediving. For freedivers, the shallow reef top provides easy access and opportunities to explore the shallow coral areas. Remember to respect the marine life and maintain a safe distance, allowing for an enjoyable experience for both the divers and the marine inhabitants.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefwall diveturtlecrocodile fishmoray eelsnappereagle raybeginner friendlyegypt
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Well-protected bay, shallow max depth, light current.
Current Strength:
Mild
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