Temple

The Temple dive site, located in the bay of Temple, is a mooring dive with a flat bottom ranging from 10-18 meters. The dive begins at the front of the looming pinnacles, resembling an underwater Temple. Start by descending down the left side where a feisty clown fish resides, then follow the sandy path to a deeper pinnacle with a top depth of 12 meters and a bottom depth of 18 meters. Mild currents typically hit the left side of the pinnacle, which is abundant with soft corals, pipe fish, and glassfish. Continuing along the pinnacle to the right, another large pinnacle awaits, featuring a fun swim through at 18 meters that emerges vertically at 14 meters. From there, head towards the main pinnacle and search for an Amphora that originated from the wreck at Amphora's Dive sites. The main pinnacle also offers an exciting swim through due to a crack caused by the 1995 earthquake in Sharm El Sheikh. In addition to the pinnacles, the Temple dive site is characterized by a huge coral pillar at the center of the Ras Umm Sid bay, with the reef wall dropping to 15 meters. Exploring the various pinnacles is highly recommended, as they provide opportunities to spot octopus. However, it is important to be cautious and use a compass to avoid getting lost in the otherwise featureless rest of the site. Night dives at this location offer the chance to witness Spanish Dancers, free swimming Moray Eels, and other incredible marine life.