Diving in Hurghada,Sharm el Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Dahab offers you a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the warm waters of this vast ocean teaming with over 1000 species of magnificent brightly coloured fish, more than 150 types of coral reefs. Scuba diving in the warm, clear blue depths of the Red Sea you'll be amazed by some of nature's most mesmerizing sights. If you've never been diving in Hurghada before, or even snorkelling, the natural diversity and vivid colours in this underwater world will just blow you away. The incredible warmth and clear visibility of the oceans waters off the coastal holiday resorts of Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Dahab make this part of the world ideal for all water sports from windsurfing and sailing to kiteboarding.
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Diving Books - Top 10 Bestsellers
Take a good look above at the bestsellers in all things diving. They have been carefully selected as our Top 10 recommendations of the best reads covering everything from Shipwrecks from the Egyptian Red Sea to in-depth beautifully illustrated guides on Red Sea coral reefs
and dive sites from around the world displaying the richest marine life.
Exploring the Clear Blue Depths of the Red Sea
Diving in Hurghada has become one of this coastal region's top holiday activities. It's been described by experts, a collection of scientists and conservationists, as one of the Seven Wonders of the Underwater World back in 1989. Since that moment Hurghada and in fact the entire Red Sea coast has become one of the foremost diving destinations in the world with millions of holiday makers every year.
You'll find an abundance of dive centres in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh that cater for all levels of experience. From a 'Try Dive' - a taster dive for beginners, to the far more advanced PADI course - a 4 to 5 day course for those of you with a lot of know how and years of diving experience behind you.
For those of you that need some adventure on your Red Sea diving holiday, and want something unique to brag about to your friends when you get home, we recommend that you try out some of the red sea dive sites that offer you the opportunity to explore some world famous shipwrecks, such as The Thistlegorm , or one of the ten islands that are merely a day trip away.
Bear in mind that the more advanced diving courses are not for the faint hearted and carry a certain level of risk! For your own safety and a better quality service always make sure you choose the reputable PADI diving centres whatever your level of experience is. Only the diving centres that belong to HEPCA (Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association) and display a certificate from the Egyptian Underwater Sports Federation are worthy of your attention.
Diving in Hurghada has become one of this coastal region's top holiday activities. It's been described by experts, a collection of scientists and conservationists, as one of the Seven Wonders of the Underwater World back in 1989. Since that moment Hurghada and in fact the entire Red Sea coast has become one of the foremost diving destinations in the world with millions of holiday makers every year.
You'll find an abundance of dive centres in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh that cater for all levels of experience. From a 'Try Dive' - a taster dive for beginners, to the far more advanced PADI course - a 4 to 5 day course for those of you with a lot of know how and years of diving experience behind you.
