What level of diving experience is required for Golden Blocks?

Golden Blocks is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Golden Blocks?

At Golden Blocks, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Golden Blocks located?

Golden Blocks is located in Egypt, in the Dahab region (coordinates: 28.4390, 34.4635).

Golden Blocks Diving - Dahab, Egypt

Golden Blocks is a beginner-friendly dive site in Dahab named for the large golden-hued rock formations scattered across the sandy bottom. These natural structures create artificial reef habitats colonized by corals and sponges, attracting a surprising diversity of marine life. Schools of goatfish and snappers circle the blocks, while moray eels and octopus hide in the crevices. The sandy areas between blocks host garden eels and blue-spotted stingrays. An easy and entertaining dive, particularly popular for night dives when the blocks come alive with nocturnal creatures.