What level of diving experience is required for Sha'ab Talata?

Sha'ab Talata is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Sha'ab Talata?

At Sha'ab Talata, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Sha'ab Talata located?

Sha'ab Talata is located in Egypt, in the Hurghada region (coordinates: 26.9661, 33.7831).

Sha'ab Talata Diving - Hurghada, Egypt

Sha'ab Talata is a beginner-friendly dive site in the Hurghada area of Egypt's Red Sea, meaning 'Reef of Three' for its three main coral formations. The ergs rise from a white sand bottom, each hosting a distinct community of reef life. Anemonefish, pufferfish, and moray eels are found among the corals, while the open sand between the formations reveals garden eels and stingrays. The clear layout and calm conditions make navigation easy, perfect for new divers exploring their first Red Sea reef.