El Gilwa dive site

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Overview

Description

Dive into a captivating underwater realm where the gentle to moderate current flows in from the east, creating the perfect conditions for exhilarating drift dives. Nestled within this beautiful lagoon, you’ll find a sheltered haven, ideal for Open Water courses, where novices can safely explore the wonders of the ocean. Surrounding the lagoon, a collection of stunning coral blocks and pinnacles rise gracefully from the seabed, inviting you to discover their vibrant ecosystems at shallow depths. Here, smaller coral formations are interspersed with sandy patches, providing a picturesque backdrop for your underwater adventures. As you glide through this enchanting setting, keep your eyes peeled for the diverse marine life that calls this place home. Each dive promises a unique experience in this serene, beautiful environment.

Location 27.55805, 33.87295Get Directions

Useful training for this sitePADI Open Water Diver, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Enriched Air Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver, PADI Deep Diver, PADI Boat Diver, PADI Drift Diver, PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy, PADI Underwater Photographer, PADI Underwater Videographer, PADI Fish Identification, PADI Coral Reef Conservation Diver, PADI Sidemount Diver, PADI Freediver

Dive Types

Drift, Pinnacle, Reef, Wall, Ocean

Suggested Equipment

Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Hood, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

Entry

Boat

Common SightingsBoxfish / pufferfish, Parrot fish, Surgeonfish, Triggerfish, Bannerfish, Batfish, Angelfish, Goatfish, Scorpionfish, Snapper, Sweetlips, Trumpetfish / pipefish, Parrotfish, Tuna, Pipefish, Butterflyfish, Grouper, Jackfish, Pelagic Fish, Fish, Barracuda, Napoleon fish, Clownfish, Lionfish, Stonefish, Eagle ray, Rays, Sting ray, Dolphins, Hawksbill turtle, Sea cucumber, Whitemouth moray, Honeycomb moray, Giant moray, Moray eel, Sea urchin, Starfish, Shrimp, Crab, Squid, Octopus, Clam, Nudibranch, Brain coral, Coral, Gorgonian fan, Sea anemone

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 98 feet / 30 meters

Entry

BoatShore/Beach

Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 98 feet / 30 meters

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