Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
In Arabic, "Foc" means "above", and to the south lies El Fanadir Dacht, "below": the two names mark the northern and southern halves of the El Fanadir reef. Along El Fanadir Foc there is a trail of cleaning stations and lots of pipefish, as well as stonefish and scorpionfish, and the site is recommended for macro photographers.
Dives at the site have turned up giant and grey moray eels, octopuses, spotted snake eels, bluespotted ribbontail rays and porcupinefish. The Red Sea walkman and the Moses sole have also been seen. Other encounters include turtles, bluefin trevallies, small tunas and an electric ray, as well as schools of fusiliers and young needlefish.
On the north and east sides of the El Fanadir reef, in general, there is a great variety of fish, many juveniles, lionfish and scorpionfish. The site is usually dived year-round, and the period from September to May tends to be the best.
Information on this page, including technical data such as depth, current, visibility, access, and recommended level, is informational and may vary. Confirm actual conditions with a local operator before the dive.
Tap to see what might appear on this dive
Reviews are from other divers — personal experiences, not guarantees.
