## Quick answer The Blue Hole/Bells is one of the most famous dive sites in the world, it´s also the dive site that started the hype of diving in Dahab. It's the spot for Free divers, Tec divers and Recreational. Usually one enters this site through an open chimney called the Bells. ## More on this - [Diving in Dahab](/diving/) — every dive centre, real prices - [Best time to dive Dahab](/blog/best-time-to-dive-dahab/) — month-by-month - [The Blue Hole — full guide](/blog/blue-hole-guide/) ## Other quick answers
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Is there a Blue Hole in Dahab?
The Blue Hole/Bells is one of the most famous dive sites in the world, it´s also the dive site that started the hype of diving in Dahab. It's the spot for Free divers, Tec divers and Recreational. Usually one enters this site through an open chimney called the Bells.

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