Explore the vibrant reefs of El Fanadir, where crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life create unforgettable dives.
El Fanadir Dive Guide – El Gouna Long Reef & Drift | Grace Travel
50% OFF El Fanadir – Long Reef El Gouna – 20km North Hurghada – Drift Dive – 50% OFF transfers!
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El Fanadir
📍 El Gouna • 20km North Hurghada • Long Reef 10km🐢 North & South Plateau – Drift⛵ Boat Only – 45min El Gouna
El Fanadir diving is El Gouna’s long narrow reef – 10km long reef with north & south plateaus, 20km north of Hurghada, 5km south of El Gouna. Shallow coral gardens 5-20m, drift diving along walls 10-30m, turtles resident, dolphins occasional, pristine north plateau.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth5 – 30mPlateaus & drift walls
LevelAll LevelsBeginner to pro drift
AccessBoat Only45min El Gouna 60min Hurghada
Visibility20 – 30mClear lagoon & walls
CurrentMild / DriftEasy drift along reef
Best TimeAll YearYear-round • Drift
WHY EL FANADIR IS SPECIAL
The longest narrow reef near El Gouna – 10km long with north & south plateaus. Pristine coral garden, easy drift dive, turtles resident, dolphins occasional – perfect for all levels.
10km long narrow reef 20km north Hurghada, 5km south El Gouna – closest reef to El Gouna. Two main dive sites: El Fanadir North (pristine shallow) & El Fanadir South (walls & drift). Day boat from El Gouna 45min, Hurghada 60min.
✓ 10km Long Reef • North & South • 45min El Gouna
🐢 Dive 1 – North Plateau 5-20m Coral Garden
North plateau 5-20m – pristine coral garden, turtles resident grazing, anthias swarm, anemones, perfect for beginners & photographers. Shallow, no current inside plateau, 70min+ dive possible. Most colorful part of El Fanadir.
✓ North 5-20m • Coral Garden & Turtles • All Levels
🌊 Dive 2 – South Plateau Drift 10-30m
South plateau walls 10-30m – easy drift along reef, gorgonians, Napoleon wrasse, morays, occasional dolphins passing. Drift dive from south to north along wall, boat picks you. Mild current, all levels with guide.
✓ South 10-30m • Drift Walls • Turtles & Napoleon
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: 20km north Hurghada, 5km south El Gouna – 10km long narrow reef
🏖️ Entry: Boat only – mooring north or south plateau, drift entry, no beach
El Fanadir is accessible daily by day boat from El Gouna & Hurghada with Grace Travel – 45min from El Gouna, 60min from Hurghada. Hotel pickup, boat, lunch, equipment, guide, 50% OFF transfers. Long reef 10km, 5-30m, drift. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/el-fanadir/
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