El Gilwa

★★★★☆ (536)

2 hours in the north direction are the Siyoul Islands with different and nice dive sites. El Gilwa is on the westside of the Siyoul Kebir Island and has a lot of nice coral blocks covered in soft corals. Sometimes there can be a strong current here.

You will encounter lots of nudibranchs, glass fish, puffer fish, clown fish, and other reef fish. Also, you may see big rays like feather tail rays and eagle rays.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Moray Eel

33 Sightings
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Octopus

5 Sightings
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Eagle Ray

4 Sightings
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Common Dolphin

2 Sightings
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Clownfish

40 Sightings
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6

Angelfish

36 Sightings
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Lionfish

34 Sightings
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Parrotfish

34 Sightings
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3

Butterfly Fish

25 Sightings
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Pufferfish

17 Sightings
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