Ras Eiro

★★★★☆ (54)

Ras Eiro is a cape that points east of Arta beach in the Gulf of Tadjourah. Visibility varies, the water is sometimes full of plankton, which reduces visibility. With a depth of 7m to 45m, the currents are weak and the anchorage area is sheltered.

The corals and anemones are particularly beautiful, there are many groupers, morays, turtles and whale sharks in season.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
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Whale Shark
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Common Dolphin
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
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Reef Manta Ray
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
21 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
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Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 350

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Damselfish
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Total number of species: 80

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Emperor
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Total number of species: 250

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Skate Fish
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Total number of species: 60

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Squirrelfish
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Garibaldi Damselfish
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
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Total number of species: 60

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Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 2

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Tarpon
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Total number of species: 15

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Garfish
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Dive Sites Nearby

Mares, Janez Kranjc

La Passe (★4.2)

The pass separates the Gulf of Tadjourah and the Ghoubbet al-Kharab cove. It is a channel with a strong current and very variable visibility. The depth is between 5m and 55m. The anchorage area is quite far from the dive site and is exposed to the wind.
Mares

La Faille (★4.1)

The site is located in Ghoubbet al-Kharab, a Djiboutian cove separated from the Gulf of Tadjourah by a channel with strong currents. The anchorage area is protected, visibility is excellent and currents are variable.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Le Canyon (★4.4)

Sailing at 45mins from Djibouti towards and close to Musha Island. The area is sheltered, weak current. Visibility 10 to 15m depending on weather conditions.