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Gebel El Rosas, Marsa Alam

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Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Also known as the Oriental Bay, Gebel El Rosas attracts underwater enthusiasts with its reef and colorful marine creatures. Its sandy entrance, well-protected from strong winds, offers safe diving and snorkeling opportunities year-round. Sloping down 40 m (131 ft) deep underwater, the reef offers picturesque coral landscapes, sea-anemone gardens, and a series of caverns. If you prefer to stay on the shore, bring binoculars and try to spot dolphins. Note that the water can get quite murky during strong winds. A visit to Gebel El Rosas represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Marsa Alam road trip planning app to plot your vacation.
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  • By Alda476
    Always nice dives either or South or North part of the bay. Usually seen blue spotted rays, crocodile fish, nemos, murena, nice coloured fish etc. There is also nice cave in 5-6 meters marked with...  more »
  • By hakimology
    It's located in Oriental bay, you can easy find the Turtles and a lot of beautiful fishes and you can swim with them and take selfies :)  more »
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