The Caves

Caves is the most southern dive site of Dahab accessible by car. It is a beautiful but dramatic dive site that can only be dived in calm conditions. The name Caves is not immediately appropriate as it refers to large coral formations that in some places form huge canopies of soft corals, sponges, and black corals. The entry to the Caves is a giant stride off the ledge and into the deep blue. The overhangs are located directly below the entry point. The sandy bottoms and reefs around the overhangs are equally beautiful. Diving at Caves is only possible in calm conditions, as jumping off the ledge can be quite tricky when there are waves crashing on the shore. Bring a dive lamp for the best experience. The reef that circles the cave is just as attractive as the cave itself, with both soft and hard corals being abundant. Large groupers, scorpionfish, and morays are often spotted, and a tiger shark has been seen on a number of occasions. Enter the cave and swim to the back, then turn and watch the light shine through the swarms of anthias and bannerfish swimming upside down on the ceiling of the cave, a perfect spot for your safety stop!