6Marsa Alam, Egypt

Marsa Alam is a town in the southeastern part of Egypt and is one of the most famous dive destinations in the Red Sea. If you are looking for a stunning coral reef, tropical fish, dolphins, reef sharks, napoleon fish and especially sea turtles, this is the right destination for you.

Abu Dabbab Bay is widely known as a beautiful sandy beach where it is possible to swim with green sea turtles and dugongs. Both feed on seagrass and are usually seen while snorkeling not too far from the beach. If you are looking for hawksbill sea turtles, you should dive or snorkel along the reefs, where they can be easily spotted while feeding. Best time: June to September

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