Raziščite Fury Shoals

Fury Shoals sestavlja približno 20 grebenov vzdolž jugozahodne obale Rdečega morja v Egiptu. Nahajajo se južno od Marsa Alama in se tja običajno odpravijo potapljači, ko so v Marsa Alamu, Berenice ali Hamati. To je kraj, kamor se morajo potapljači odpraviti, če želijo pobegniti množicam, saj ni tako razvit kot druga območja, zato je veliko manj gneče, posledično pa so na voljo neokrnjeni grebeni in ogromno morskih vrst, v katerih lahko potapljači uživajo. Potapljači poznajo to območje kot enega najbolje ohranjenih koral, vsako potapljaško mesto pa je osupljivo od trenutka, ko se potapljači spustijo, do trenutka, ko priplavajo na površje.

Top Fury Shoals Dive Sites

1. Fury Shoal Garden

Fury Shoal Garden boasts a vibrant array of pristine corals, offering an underwater spectacle akin to a living photo of a coral reef. Divers can expect to see an abundance of colorful fish and perhaps encounter larger marine life. This site is suitable for easy diving and is perfect for scuba divers looking to explore flourishing coral gardens in a leisurely manner.

2. Dolphin Reef (Sha’ab Sataya)

Dolphin Reef is famously home to a playful pod of around 60 Spinner Dolphins, making it a highlight for both snorkelers and divers. The lagoon provides an easy diving experience, primarily for scuba diving but suitable for freediving as well, allowing diverse encounters with dolphins and vibrant coral life in a protected marine environment.

3. Sha’ab Makshour

Sha’ab Makshour offers thrilling diving opportunities with its steep drop-offs and exhilarating drift dives along coral reef walls. Advanced divers can explore stunning pinnacles and encounter marine species like Sea Turtles, rays, and reef sharks. This site is strictly for scuba diving, offering a challenging experience in a dynamic underwater landscape.

4. Sha’ab Claudio

Sha’ab Claudio is an exciting site for divers who enjoy overhead environments and cave diving, surrounded by vibrant coral reef plateaus. This site is ideal for more advanced divers due to its overhead challenges and intricate coral formations. Scuba diving is the primary activity here, offering a unique environment for exploration.

5. Abu Galawa Wreck

The Abu Galawa Wreck is a small Chinese tugboat that sank in 1940, now beautifully encrusted with corals and home to diverse micro-species. It's a haven for underwater photographers and offers sightings of Sea Turtles, Stingrays, and Octopuses. This site is suitable for advanced scuba divers who are interested in exploring wrecks and marine life interactions.

Najboljši meseci za potapljanje v Fury Shoals

Ime Fury Shoals predstavlja silovite vetrove, ki se tukaj pojavljajo in včasih povzročijo, da so določena potapljaška mesta nedostopna, vendar ni treba skrbeti, saj na toliko potapljaških mestih vedno obstaja možnost potapljanja.

Tukaj temperature v poletnih mesecih dosežejo do 45 stopinj Celzija, zato je najboljši čas za obisk od septembra do novembra, da uživate v topli vodi in imate bolj znosne zunanje temperature. Temperature vode se gibljejo od 20 do 29 stopinj Celzija.

Vidljivost se giblje od 15 do 30 metrov, v najboljših dneh pa lahko doseže do 50 metrov.