Shaab Eshta

Shaab Eshta is a dive site consisting of a narrow channel that separates two ergs. The smaller erg is located to the west, while the larger one is to the east. The pinnacle at Shaab Eshta is heart-shaped and can be reached through a canyon-like passage. The sandy flats surrounding the site are adorned with small clusters of coral blocks and table corals, which dominate the closer perimeter. The bottom of the site is covered in gentle swaying turtle grass, providing a natural habitat for gobies and their shrimps. Venturing into the turtle grass beds allows divers to encounter a wide variety of unfamiliar fish. Additionally, schools of barracuda can often be seen hovering just below the surface, waiting for food to swim by. Shaab Eshta is also a popular location for snorkelers, with colorful corals and fish visible at shallow depths. Snorkelers may even have the chance to spot seahorses in the sea grass. Diving among the coral pinnacles is an enjoyable experience, but divers should be cautious not to get lost, as the coral towers can be very similar to one another. It is worth noting that Shaab Eshta is an ideal site for underwater photography, and divers should be aware that there may be some current present.