Erg Somaya

Site Position

75 minutes cruising from Hurghada ; east of Small Giftun

Sea Conditions

Moderately exposed to weather. Experience suggested for deeper sections.

Profile/Specifics

Depth 5-60plus meters. Steep sloping wall with beautiful coral arrangements. Coral towers conjuring up visions of colourful dripping candles. Photographer heaven. Soft corals and gorgonians.

Aquatic Panorama

• Gorgonians
• Soft coral
• Ehrenberg snapper
• Sohal surgeonfish
• Barracuda
• Tuna
• Lyrtail anthias
• Exquisite butterflyfish
• Jackfish
• Spanish dancers