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A vibrant Red Sea coral reef filled with colorful tropical fish in crystal-clear blue water.

Hurghada · Red Sea

Hurghada House Reef

Typical visit: 2 h

The shallow coral reef running along Hurghada's shoreline — calm, close in, and where most first dives and night dives happen.

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A mother snorkeling with two children above a colorful coral reef in the clear Red Sea.
A colorful parrotfish swimming over coral in the clear waters of the Red Sea.
A spotted pufferfish swimming close to a vibrant coral reef in the Red Sea.
A sea turtle swimming peacefully above a colorful Red Sea coral reef.
A thriving coral reef surrounded by schools of bright orange and colorful Red Sea fish.
A yellow butterflyfish swimming among vibrant corals and tropical fish in clear blue water.
An aerial view of snorkelers exploring a beautiful shallow coral reef in turquoise Red Sea water.
Colorful small fish swimming around a dramatic coral reef wall in the deep blue Red Sea.

About

A fringing reef that starts in waist-deep water and steps down a coral wall to around 20 metres. Because it is sheltered and reachable from shore or a short boat hop, it is the standard site for introductory dives, night dives and refresher sessions. Expect hard and soft corals, anthias, parrotfish, moray eels and, after dark, hunting lionfish and Spanish dancers.

History & background

The reefs fringing the Egyptian Red Sea coast are part of one of the world's northernmost tropical reef systems, sustained by warm, clear and unusually salty water. Growth here is slow — a few millimetres a year — which is why local operators brief guests on not touching or standing on coral.

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