Shaab Eshta

Shaab Eshta is a local reef dive site near the Hurghada area in the Red Sea. Located off the eastern coast, it features a shallow to mid-depth reef wall with run-off channels and thriving hard and soft corals. The site typically offers calm conditions with good visibility, making it suitable for recreational divers and those building wall-dive skills. Expect a mix of schooling fish, damselfish, and spur-and-groove formations along the reef edge. Access from nearby shores is straightforward, and the site is commonly included in day trips departing from Hurghada or Al Hadaba. Depths generally range from shallow protection zones to mid-level drop-offs, with gentle to moderate currents depending on tides.