Marsa Shagra
مرسى شجرة
A bay known for its eco-camp and excellent shore diving; the reef runs close to the beach, so you can see corals and reef fish just by walking in from the sand.
مرسى شجرة lies about 20 km north of Marsa Alam. Fringing reefs line both sides of the bay's entrance, and the reef flats run from the beach out into the sea. It is a famous shore-diving site in the southern Red Sea. You don't need a boat to enter the water and see coral mounds and reef fish, and you may spot turtles or eagle rays. The eco-tourism camp by the bay offers tents, cabins and a dive center, attracting many divers who stay for long periods. Non-guests can book shore diving or snorkeling through the dive center, subject to on-site rules. Use reef-safe sunscreen, and be careful not to step on coral when entering the water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Elphinstone Reef
- Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam
- Marsa Alam Town
- Marsa Mubarak
- Port Ghalib
- Samadai Reef (Dolphin House)
- Sharm El Luli
- Wadi El Gemal National Park