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Banc des Salines

Banc des Salines gives us a proper glimpse into what the Gulf of Tadjoura can really offer. It’s not just another reef; it’s a living example of how hardy Red Sea corals are, thriving despite everything. We love drifting along the reef wall here, spotting the flashes of Arabian angelfish and the more subtle movements of the ocellated plesiops tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the Red Sea butterflyfish, their colours really pop against the deeper blues. The currents can pick up, so it's a site we'd suggest for divers comfortable with a bit of drift, though it's rarely a washing machine. Our favourite time to dive Banc des Salines is mid-morning, when the sun hits the coral just right, making the checkerboard wrasse and rainbowfish shimmer. It’s a truly peaceful dive, often just you and the marine life, a quiet contrast to some of the busier Red Sea spots. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve been let in on a secret.