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Friwen garden

Friwen Garden is exactly what the name suggests, a sprawling, colourful patch that feels less like a wild reef and more like a carefully tended underwater estate. We love it for its easygoing vibe, it’s the sort of spot where you can simply relax and let your eyes wander. The soft corals here are particularly lush, swaying gently, providing shelter for the resident clown anemonefish and shy pygmy seahorses. Drifting along the reef between 3 and 14 meters, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the quiet hum of the reef, the occasional snap of a pistol shrimp the loudest sound. Look closely in the rubble patches for the tiny dragonets, especially the sidespotted and common varieties, darting about. We’ve had some cracking encounters with crocodile fish here, perfectly camouflaged, just waiting for a meal to swim by. It’s a wonderfully tranquil dive, best enjoyed when you’re not rushing, allowing time to really soak in the details.