The Islands
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A maze-like dive site of coral mounds north of the lagoon, with well-preserved hard corals, widely regarded as one of Dahab's finest reefs.
The Islands dive site lies north of the lagoon. The seabed is made up of numerous coral mounds forming channels, narrow passages and small 'mazes'. Hard coral cover is high, and you can often see barracuda, grouper, parrotfish and sea turtles. Depths range from about 5 to 25 metres. It suits divers of all levels when following a dive guide, but the route is complex, so snorkellers should watch out for getting lost and for currents. Dive centres in town usually drive divers to the shore for entry, and two dives can be completed in half a day.
Opening hours
All day (depends on dive center schedule)
Nearby sights
- Dahab Lagoon (Laguna)
- Masbat Promenade
- Lighthouse Reef
- Eel Garden
- Three Pools
- Wadi Gnai
- The Canyon
- Blue Hole, Dahab