Overview
Abu Hashish Lagoon, located off Makadi Bay, is a premier dive site celebrated for its expansive coral reefs and abundant marine life. The site’s lagoon structure provides a calm environment with stunning coral formations, including vibrant hard corals and delicate gorgonian fans. It’s common to see an array of marine creatures, from moray eels and octopus to rare species like the Red Sea Walkman. The shallow depth and gentle currents make it ideal for beginner divers, while the fascinating biodiversity offers a rewarding experience for more advanced divers as well. Divers can explore sandy patches teeming with stingrays or discover small coral gardens that host colorful schools of fish. The lagoon is also home to larger pelagic species on occasion, adding excitement to the dive.
