El Gilwa
There are 3 separate mooring points here allowing 4 different dives depending on the direction of the current, or a drift along the whole area.
On the south side of the island is El Gilwa, so called because the reef here is not contiguous and has sandy patches between large coral blocks. There are 3 separate mooring points here allowing 4 different dives depending on the direction of the current, or a drift along the whole area. The reef blocks are very beautiful with a wide variety of hard and soft corals and a huge variety of marine life. The central mooring allows access to a beautiful pinnacle covered in wonderful corals and vast numbers of glassfish. The observant diver has the chance to find the elusive sea-moths in the sandy areas around this pinnacle.
Diving conditions and the best time to dive "El Gilwa".
| Air temperature | Water temperature | Visibility | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23℃ | 23℃ | ||
| March | 27℃ | 22℃ | 25 m | 4 knots |
| July | ||||
| August | 31℃ | 28℃ | 25 m | 3 knots |
| September | 31℃ | 26℃ | 25 m | 0 - 2 knots |
| November | 27℃ | 25 m | 1 knots | |
| December | 26℃ | 22℃ | 25 m | 1 knots |
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5 diver reviews Write review
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 13m. Dive duration 39min.
Below average
Very little to see or enjoy
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 15m. Dive duration 52min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 18m. Dive duration 53min.
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 19m. Dive duration 56min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Good visibility. Depth of the dive 15m. Dive duration 49min.