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Abu Galum Protected Area is a divers and snorkelers’ ultimate paradise, but also provides beachside camping, various watersports, hiking, rock-climbing and stargazing; every kind of explorer will find something to love about Abu Galum.
Located north of Nabq, Abu Galum Protected Area is the third of five protected areas in Southern Sinai. It covers an area of 500 km2, and was declared as a protected area in 1992.
Abu Galum’s Blue Hole is a world-class dive site, sought after by international divers far and wide. With diverse fish and coral clusters, the marine life on offer at Abu Galum provides memorable experiences for underwater explorers. Whale and Hammerhead sharks along with the famous Giant Moray Eel can be found here, surrounded by one of the best-preserved coral reef ecosystems in the world decorating the seafloor.
This region boasts a collection of coral reefs unlike anywhere else in the world, also housing the infamous Blue Lagoon, a stunning natural saltwater pool surrounded by climbable mountaintops.
If you’re more the hiking type, keep an eye out for the Egyptian Vulture, which can be spotted careening Abu Galum’s mountaintops. Long an iconic symbol of Egypt, this endangered bird was endowed sacred qualities in Ancient Egyptian culture. Red Foxes are indigenous to Abu Galum and can be identified by their distinct black-tipped ears and white-tipped tail. Fun fact: Red Foxes are famously fond of watermelons!
