The Canyon

The Dahab Canyon is a must-visit dive site for cave and cavern diving enthusiasts. This classic canyon is a remarkable phenomenon, reaching heights of up to 10 meters and appearing closed at the top. It winds its way up from the depths and opens up into a large coral dome teeming with glassfish. Access to the Canyon is convenient, with an easy entry and exit point through a shallow, sandy lagoon. Beyond the lagoon, you'll encounter stunning coral gardens inhabited by a variety of marine life including Butterflyfishes, Unicornfishes, Octopus, Pufferfish, and Red Sea Anthias. Multiple visits are necessary to fully explore this area. The Canyon itself is located about five minutes northeast of the lagoon exit. Entry into the Canyon is through its largest point at approximately 20 meters. Progressing through the Canyon is effortless, and the interplay of sunlight creates a fantastic light effect. Additionally, the Canyon dive site is situated on the route to the Blue Hole, making it a popular choice for divers heading there. The journey to the Canyon involves a short swim through the sandy lagoon. Exiting the lagoon and encountering the subsequent pinnacles is a breathtaking experience that will leave you in awe. Between depths of 5-20 meters, you'll discover a stunning coral garden before reaching the actual Canyon, which is a split in the reef descending to 54 meters. This dive offers the opportunity to witness an abundance of Octopus and showcases both soft and hard corals, making it truly remarkable.