Dive Site: Hal Hal

Access: Boat, zodiac

Minimum Divers: 12

Minimum Qualification: Open water

Depth Range: 4 - 35 M

Hal Hal

Site Position

80 minutes cruising from Safaga; southeast of Middle Reef.

 

Sea Conditions

Hal Hal means ‘restless sea’, accounting for the choppy conditions. Also known as Shaab Quaish. Requires experience.

 

 

Profile/Specifics

Depth 4-35 meters.  Impressive ‘ergs’, like pinnacles. Cracks and crevice in abundance, sheltering glassfish, crustaceans and shrimps.

 

 

Aquatic Panorama

  • Soft coral
  • Gorgonias
  • Table coral
  • Spanish mackerel
  • Barracud
  • Hawksbill turtle
  • Redmouth grouper