Hurghada Reefs for Diving: 10 Best Dive Spots in 2026

The underwater treasures of Hurghada: the best reefs of 2026

The Red Sea off the coast of Hurghada is famous for its astonishing coral gardens, sheer underwater walls and exceptionally rich marine life. Here are the 10 most impressive reefs for diving in 2026.

10 legendary reefs

• Carless Reef: A famous reef in the middle of the open sea with two coral towers, giant moray eels and whitetip reef sharks — reached on a scuba diving trip.
• Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House): A horseshoe-shaped reef where pods of bottlenose dolphins regularly come to rest and play — see swimming with dolphins.
• Giftun Drift: A thrilling drift dive along the vertical coral wall of Little Giftun island, with gorgonian sea fans — combine it with a day on Orange Island.
• Umm Gamar: An island with picturesque underwater caves, plateaus and an abundance of Napoleon wrasse.
• Gota Abu Ramada (the Aquarium): A shallow reef (down to 15 m), ideal for beginners and macro photography thanks to its thousands of brightly coloured fish — a favourite stop for coral reef snorkelling.
• Shaab Abu Nuhas: The celebrated shipwreck graveyard (Giannis D, Carnatic, Chrisoula K) for lovers of wreck diving.
• Fanadir Reef: The longest reef in Hurghada, where you will often meet octopus, stingrays and stonefish.
• Hamda (Pola Reef): A deep dive with depths dropping to 40 metres and large pelagic fish.
• Turtle Bay: A shallow bay that is home to green sea turtles all year round.
• Ras Disha: A secluded reef in the south with a beautiful coral labyrinth and sandy canyons — ask about a private sea trip to reach it.