South Sinai
Dahab and the Blue Hole
دهب والثقب الأزرق
A relaxed Gulf of Aqaba town and its famous reef sinkhole.
Dahab, on Sinai's Gulf of Aqaba coast, keeps a relaxed, low-rise character. North of town, the Blue Hole is a deep marine sinkhole surrounded by reef, famous among freedivers and snorkellers. The coast nearby, with spots such as the Canyon and the Lighthouse reef, makes Dahab a favourite for shore diving and windsurfing.
Highlights
- Snorkelling the edge of the Blue Hole
- Shore dives at the Canyon and Lighthouse
- The seaside promenade
Good to know
- Deep diving in the Blue Hole is dangerous: stay within your training limits.
Ways to experience it:Beaches & the Red SeaDiving & snorkellingEco-tourism & protected areasAdventure & sport
- Suggested visit
- 2 days
- Coordinates
- 28.5722°N, 34.5374°E (approximate)
- Status
- Editorial draft · unverified
- Sources
- Text checked against these sources on 2026-11-05.
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