Near Garden

Versatile Red Sea site with pinnacles and sloping coral gardens.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located near the Garden jetty in Sharm el Sheikh, offering convenient access for afternoon dives. It’s situated on either the southern headland of Middle Garden or the northern headland of Naama Bay – a geographically strategic position. The dive offers both mooring and semi-drift options, with divers typically entering amongst several pinnacles forming a ridge down a steep coral slope. Following this initial section, a northwards path along the reef leads to a flatter area as you approach Middle Garden. If planned as a semi-drift, the last portion of the dive presents an opportunity to explore a fringing reef characterized by numerous small inlets. The route involves navigating a moderately challenging terrain, including steep sections and potential current variations depending on the specific conditions.

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

coral reefdrift divepinnaclesslope divebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

anthiasclownfishparrotfishbutterflyfishmoray eellionfishblue-spotted stingrayhard and soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features a steep slope, pinnacles, and variable currents requiring good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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