Saturday, June 11, 2011

Some Alone Time In Egypt Diving

By Edith Green


Marsa Alam is a fantastic place to go for Diving in Egypt being a solo traveller; most of the dives on offer are shore based, frequently as part of a house reef within your accommodation. Every hotel refers back to the dives sites with various titles so its best to stick to the first name you hear for the reef you're diving in.Diving in Egypt has been well-liked during the last twenty years however it is only very lately whereby Marsa alam has became a prime diving destination. Even though the wealth of the underwater marine life has become a constant source of underwater scenery it has only lately started to benefit from its natural beauty. Located on the west coast of the Red Sea, the little fishing town has managed to keep its quaint setting whilst likewise taking advantage of the riches that diving tourism can bring.

Diving in Egypt is second to non, compared with the barrier reef on the amount of underwater activity and marine life going to the area your Diving in Egypt will be perhaps the best you will ever witness. Nearly all diving visitors go back time and time again to attempt a brand new dive site or visit again well-liked sites like Elphinestone reef, the Thislegorm and Samadai (dolphin reef).Diving in Egypt is an absolute pleasure, the average temperatures throughout the winter months (October to March) range from 18 to 35 degrees Celsius and throughout the summer season (April to September) from 20 to 45 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the Red Sea at Marsa Alam throughout the year ranges from 22 to 29 degrees Celsius.

As a solo traveller Marsa Alam is perfect for all those looking for a relaxed genuine experience of Diving in Egypt, the people are welcoming and not pushy when it comes to selling extra activities. The benefit of travelling solo in Marsa Alam permits you to concentrate on the diving at hand while relaxing in the evening with other divers whom you have met during the day or simply enjoying your own company. Whichever you select, you'll always have the option to take part or to stay on the sidelines and make the most of your holiday. Diving in Egypt is really the most astounding journey you'll make within 5 hours of the UK.The top dive site in Marsa Alam, and perhaps throughout the Diving in Egypt is Elphinestone Reef. About 30km north of Marsa Alam, 12km offshore this reef comes up from a depth of 130m.

One of the better spots for pelagic fishes when Diving in Egypt. The north has different stunning plateaus at 2Om 35m and 40m. At the edge of the plateau if you look down in the deep blue it is possible to see hammerhead sharks so watch your depth!! After the plateaus, drift on the east side of the reef and do not forget to look in the blue and up. An experience with big pelagic including oceanic white tip shark (carcharhinus longimanus) is possible, please bare in mind this dive is for experienced divers only.Daedalus Island is a small island with a light house about 55 sea miles offshore. Because of the long distance from the shore this dive site is primarily dived from liveaboard boats.

The north and west part are best. Encounters with big pelagic and hammerhead sharks are on the menu. This is done as a drift dive and consequently it is essential to follow other divers and to use the surface marker buoy, this is a fairly common experience while Diving in Egypt, consequently ensure you're conscious of the currents.Diving in Egypt provides exceptionally clear water, an abundance of marine life along with a wonderfully quaint destination to visit for genuine Egypt, an experience whether or not your travelling solo or within a bunch " a must for all divers.To find out more regarding travelling solo whilst Diving in Egypt, Lanzarote or South Africa go to http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ARTAuthor: Emma Parker (30/08/08)That's all for now on Diving in Egypt






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