This Gulf of the Indian Ocean has grown thanks to its  reputation in the snorkel practice and diving in the last decade, specially sites near the Sinai peninsula; although it’s entire expansion possesses 2,200 km, you can enjoy crystalline warm waters that have excellent visibility. Coral reefs are abundant here, from Egypt to Jordan, the marine landscape is a constellation of species, colours and clean virgin waters. The must-go sites are those of Sharm el-Sheikh, the shipwrecks of Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Umbria, as well as the submerged city of Jacques Cousteau.

 

Text: AMURA ± Photo: Isla Mujeres GOB / CARIBBEAN JOURNEY / AFAR / 260MB / BP