Abu Ramada South
Also known as: Abu Ramada Cathedral
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.
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Visibility
- 25 m
- Current
- moderate
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Boat time
- 60 min
- Suitable for
- open-water, advanced
What to expect
Abu Ramada South is one of those rare Red Sea sites that delivers something at every depth. Drop in at the north end and let the gentle current carry you south along a wall draped in pink and purple soft coral. Keep an eye on the blue — barracuda often come in close, batfish tend to hover at 15 m, and the Napoleon wrasse on this reef are bold and curious. Surface near a sun-soaked shallow plateau where anthias swirl in clouds against the white sand.
Site highlights
- Reliable schools of barracuda
- Vertical wall covered in soft coral
- Eagle rays in season (Apr-Jun)
- Spectacular shallows for safety stops
- •Moderate current — drift dive
- •Boat traffic on busy days
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Marine life on this site
Nearby dive sites
Abu Ramada North
The gentler twin of Abu Ramada South — calmer current, shallower reef, ideal for newly-certified Open Water divers and underwater photographers.
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.
Gota Abu Ramada
Nicknamed 'The Aquarium' for good reason — the densest, most riotous fish life of any easy reef in the Hurghada area. The first dive every visiting photographer asks for.