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Marsa Egla

Marsa Egla is a gentle shore dive, a short drive from Marsa Alam. We like to drop in here for an easy afternoon bob around, especially if we're feeling a bit lazy after a liveaboard. The bay offers a calm entry point, then you can head either north or south along the reef. It’s mostly shallow, topping out at about 15m, with decent visibility at 18m on a good day. The real draw here is the extensive seagrass beds. This is where we’ve spotted green turtles munching away, and if you’re particularly lucky, a dugong might make an appearance – though don’t count on it, they’re shy. Even without a dugong, the seagrass attracts cowfish and a fair few scorpionfish tucked into the sandy patches. You'll find plenty of moray eels too, peering out from their hidey-holes in the coral. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, good for new divers building confidence or experienced folks looking for a chilled-out macro hunt. We wouldn't go out of our way for it, but it's a solid, enjoyable option if you're in the area.