Rocky Island: A Pearl of the Deep and the Southernmost Dive Spot in Egypt
If you're an adventure enthusiast searching for hidden treasures in the Red Sea, you must discover Rocky Island. More than just a rocky island, it's a world-class nature reserve and a destination reserved for experienced divers.
Location: Where is it located?
Rocky Island is located in the far south of the Red Sea, in the Red Sea Governorate, approximately 60 to 70 km from the coast (Ras Banas area). It lies just 5 km southeast of the famous Zabargad Island.
Island Topography and Features
Nature: It's a small, uninhabited rocky island with a flat, sandy surface and no high points.
Coral Walls: What distinguishes it is its steep, vertical drops into the depths, with the southeastern wall being the most beautiful of all. Marine Life: A Divers' Paradise
Rocky Island is ranked among the top 10 dive sites in the world due to its incredible biodiversity:
Shark House: Known as a haven for numerous shark species, including grey reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and white-finned reef sharks.
Big Fish: You can observe tuna, barracuda, and schools of giant manta rays.
Coral Reefs: The island is surrounded by pristine coral gardens (both hard and soft corals) untouched by humans, thanks to its secluded location and strong currents that replenish the marine life.
Island Wildlife
Despite its small size, the island plays a vital ecological role:
Bird Sanctuary: It is an important stopover for migratory birds and a nesting site for rare species, most notably the Sooty Falcon.
Turtles: Green and hawksbill turtles use the surrounding beaches (such as Zabargad and Rocky) for nesting during certain seasons. A Pro Challenge
Reaching Rocky Island isn't easy; it requires long liveaboard safaris. Diving there demands advanced experience due to unpredictable currents and strong northerly winds, but the reward is seeing marine life unlike anywhere else.
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