Dive-site story
Located north of Dahab on the Sinai coast, this legendary submarine sinkhole plunges vertically into the abyss directly off the shoreline. Divers typically enter via The Bells, an open-air vertical chimney carved into the outer reef wall, and drift along the dramatic drop-off before crossing the shallow saddle into the sheltered circular lagoon. While recreational profiles remain along the sunlit coral rim and upper reef wall, the site is equally renowned among deep technical divers for its archway connecting the hole to the open Red Sea.
Descending through The Bells chimney into clear blue water
Sheer drop-off along the outer reef wall adorned with fan corals
Crossing the vibrant coral saddle into the calm inner basin
Impressive vertical topography with profound depth perception
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with spring and autumn offering optimal water temperatures and milder air heat.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea clownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea goldiePseudanthias squamipinnis | Common |
Marine forecast
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