Snorkeling · Diving · Iconic

⭐ 4.7 (2836 reviews)

The beach

10km north of Dahab. The beach at the Blue Hole. Shallow coral rim great for snorkeling, dramatic views of the deep blue sinkhole. Bedouin cafes overlook the water. Worth the trip.

How to find it

10km north of Dahab · Open in Google Maps — see the Dahab map for orientation.

Google rating⭐ 4.7 (2836 reviews · view on Google)

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