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" … this equisite corridor of tinted mountains and radiant water… here and nowhere else is the vestibule between the Levant and the Tropics "
E. M. FOSTER about the Gulf of Suez, 1923

The Egyptian coasts of the Red Sea stretch from Suez to the Sudanese boarders. These mineral ranges of mountains inspired the seamen from Antiquity: they named this stretch of sea Mare Rostrum (Red Sea).

Nowadays the steep oriental desert wadis have stayed relatively unexplored, giving shelter only to groups of ibex and gazelle. Aside from these arid and empty stretches, the Red Sea coasts offer us beautiful coral reefs and a rich marine life. The ancient ports there are a testimony of the intense maritime activity which has modelled the history of the region since the Pharaos.

Numerous boats have navigated the Red Sea waters since Phenician and Egyptian traders started to use this route to go to India. In those times, boats were carrying cargo of copper, ceramics and fabrics from El-Quseir and Berenice, later returning with cargo of precious stones, spices, ebony and even sometimes elephants. As the centuries passed, the Red Sea was witness to thousands of wrecks and the never ending passage of smugglers, traders, pirates and pilgrims.


" The magical ballet of the reefs is endless...each night, following the same rhythm, among the deafening silence of thousands of the deep ocean sounds."
David Douhilet, The Red Sea


Since almost 10 years, Diving Attitude is based in hurghada, on the Red Sea coast. We have great experience and knowledge of the ground, the local partners and the Red Sea.

The cruises will lead you to the discovery of the most beautiful dive sites: the famous Ras Mohammed marine park, the Brothers Islands, the wrecks, the coral reefs and the breathtakingly deep walls...

Each dive fills you with wonder.
Anytime of the year you will discover myriads of fish: dolphins, napoleons, murays, angelfish, parrotfish, sharks and turtles.

 

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