

Best for beginner divers, 12-17m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Flamenco housereef in Safaga, Egypt, offers a reef and wall topography accessible via jetty or shore. The site features depths ranging from 12 to 17 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Divers encounter a variety of marine life, including common Desjardin's Sailfin Tangs and wrasses. Uncommon sightings include Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Regal Angelfish, Giant Morays, Lunartail Groupers, Crocodilefish, Indian Lionfish, Checkerboard Wrasse, Unicornfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Scorpionfish, Purple Tang, and Diagonal Butterflyfish. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with typical dive times of 50 minutes. Facilities include a dive shop, parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, guided tours, a cafe, first aid, and a rinse station.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
12-17m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and Desjardin's Sailfin Tangs. Other species recorded at the site include Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Regal Angelfish, Giant Morays, Lunartail Groupers, Crocodilefish, Indian Lionfish, and various butterflyfish and parrotfish.
Yes, Flamenco housereef is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at Flamenco housereef ranges from 12 to 17 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, entry is possible from both the jetty and the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections are accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Flamenco housereef in Flamenco housereef requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Flamenco housereef in Flamenco housereef. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Flamenco housereef in Flamenco housereef typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Flamenco housereef in Flamenco housereef typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.