Marsa Alam

Abu Dabbab Bay, near Marsa Alam A sandy Red Sea bay where green turtles feed on seagrass meadows in the middle and hawksbills keep to the reefs at the edges. You walk in from the beach and swim whichever way you like; the north reef, about 2 to 8 meters deep, is the gentlest start. The bay is also known for dugongs, but they are not always there and seeing one is luck, so come for the turtles. Keep your distance from both, and never chase or touch them.