Marsa Assalaya
- Depth avg. 21m
- Current 1 knots
- Air / Surface temp. 18 - 33.6 ℃
- Bottom / Water temp. 19 - 30 ℃
A well protected ‘Marsa’ from the wind and waves and has a slowly sloping bottom, large natural bay with easy […]
A well protected ‘Marsa’ from the wind and waves and has a slowly sloping bottom, large natural bay with easy access from the beach. The two reef north and south are interspersed with a small expanse of Posidonia Dives are possible at any depth from 5 meters to 25 meters. At this site, seahorses can be found in the shallow area, and a little bit deeper Napolean fish can often be seen. Crocodile fish can often be found close by the reef. Many species of fish in the bay, especially those who prefer camouflage (scorpion fish, stone fish, crocodile fish and pipefish), as well as scorpion fish and surgeon. In the center, sometimes you may encounter barracuda, turtles or dugong.
Diving conditions and the best time to dive "Marsa Assalaya".
| Air temperature | Water temperature | Visibility | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22℃ | 22℃ | 25 m | 1 knots |
| February | 24℃ | 22℃ | 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| September | 31℃ | 30℃ | 25 m | 0 - 1 knots |
| October | 29℃ | 28℃ | 25 m | 0 knots |
| November |
2 Dive Centers offer to dive here
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- Diving to 2 divesites
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3 diver reviews Write review
Very good
An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once
Depth of the dive 47m. Dive duration 88min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 5m. Dive duration 58min.
Good
Good enough to explore one time
Depth of the dive 14m. Dive duration 54min.