Eel Garden
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A sandy-slope site on the shore of Asala district, where colonies of garden eels poke out of the sand and sway. Snorkelers can watch them.
Eel Garden is on the seafront of Asala district in northern Dahab. After entering the water and crossing a shallow reef, you reach a gently sloping sandy bottom, where hundreds of garden eels stretch out of the sand and sway with the current. They quickly retreat when approached, so move slowly and observe quietly. Coral mounds and sea turtles are also found around the sand slope. The water is only a few meters deep at first, making it good for snorkeling and novice divers. A simple café stands on the shore, about 20 minutes on foot from the town center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lighthouse Reef
- Masbat Promenade
- The Islands
- Dahab Lagoon (Laguna)
- The Canyon
- Three Pools
- Blue Hole, Dahab
- Wadi Gnai