El Gilwa West

El Gilwa West is a beginner-friendly dive on the western face of a reef in the Strait of Gubal, Egypt's Red Sea. The afternoon light creates magical conditions on this side, illuminating walls draped in colorful soft corals and sea fans. The reef's gentle slope provides easy navigation through coral gardens rich in Red Sea species. Scorpionfish, moray eels, and octopus hide among the coral heads, rewarding patient observers. A relaxing and scenic dive perfect for any skill level.