Bluff Point

Sinai


This steep wall dive with the small wreck onsite known as the Gubal Barge, is a popular add-on to Thistlegorm dive trips. Around the reef you'll easily spot plenty of fish life including crocodilefish, scorpionfish and butterflyfish. Turtles are quite commonly seen here as well. Depth: 15m to 20m. Rating: beginner to advanced. Access: boat.


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