Canyon
A spectacular natural canyon filled with light, coral and glassfish, making it one of Dahab’s most memorable dives.
Dahab, South Sinai
Egypt
Where we dived
Dive Site
Located around 2.6 km south of the Blue Hole, the Canyon is one of Dahab’s most iconic and distinctive dive sites. The dive begins with an easy shore entry through a shallow sandy lagoon before leading across colourful coral gardens to the canyon itself. The main attraction is a deep, narrow fissure in the reef that opens into a larger chamber, creating a dramatic change from the open reef to an enclosed underwater landscape
The canyon opens at around 18–20 m and descends towards a sandy floor at about 30 m, with the narrow rock walls rising around you. Shafts of sunlight penetrate the openings above, creating striking light effects inside the canyon, while glassfish gather around its upper sections. The surrounding coral gardens and reef provide an alternative route for divers who want to spend more time exploring the shallower parts of the site.
What to expect
Dive Type
Reef, Coral Garden, Drop-off, Lagoon
ACCESS
Shore/Beach
EXPERIENCE
Advanced, Pro
CURRENT
Moderate
MAX. DEPTH
0 – 30+m
VISIBILITY
20-30m
WATER
Salt
When to visit
Best Time To Dive
Canyon is accessible year-round, with April to October offering the best diving conditions. During this time, the water temperature ranges from 24°C to 28°C, and visibility is consistently good. Mornings often provide calmer surface conditions, making it an ideal time to explore the deeper structures with minimal current and better light penetration into the canyon.
Meet the Locals
Wildlife
While the canyon’s rock structures are the main highlight, the surrounding reef and lagoon are bursting with life. Divers can spot glassfish swirling in the “fish bowl”, a shimmering display of movement. Other regular sightings include Red Sea walkmen camouflaged in the sand, scorpionfish, moray eels, and various species of wrasses, butterflyfish, and anthias. Coral pinnacles and table corals add to the site’s beauty, offering plenty of subjects for macro and wide-angle photography.
Where to Go
Dive Site Location
Dahab, South Sinai
Egypt
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