Hurghada wreck intermediate
El Malek
A wreck-and-reef combo south of Hurghada Marina. The remains of the El Malek tug rest on a sandy slope at 28 m beside a vibrant coral garden — two dives in one site.
- Max depth
- 28 m
- Visibility
- 20 m
- Current
- mild
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Boat time
- 40 min
- Suitable for
- open-water, advanced
Site highlights
- Small accessible wreck
- Adjacent coral garden
- Resident moray eels
- Lionfish hunting at dusk
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Marine life on this site
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