Abu Ramada North
The gentler twin of Abu Ramada South — calmer current, shallower reef, ideal for newly-certified Open Water divers and underwater photographers.
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Visibility
- 25 m
- Current
- mild
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Boat time
- 55 min
- Suitable for
- discover, open-water, snorkeler
Often the first 'real' dive new Open Water divers do after certification, Abu Ramada North is a forgiving, sun-bright reef where the only difficult thing is choosing what to look at. Hard coral plates the size of dining tables, schools of glassfish in the gullies, and Napoleon wrasse so confident they'll come check out your camera.
Site highlights
- Pristine hard coral garden
- Easy current
- Friendly Napoleon wrasse
- Excellent visibility
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Nearby dive sites
Abu Ramada South
A spectacular drift along a vibrant fringing reef south of Giftun Island. Schooling barracuda, batfish, and the occasional eagle ray patrol the deeper edges while the shallow reef explodes with anthias.
Erg Abu Ramada
An iconic offshore pinnacle rising from 30 m to within 4 m of the surface. Three towers connected by saddles, festooned in soft coral and patrolled by big fish.