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Soma Bay Dive Sites<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Shaab Sheer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Panorama Reef<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Gamul Soraya<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Shaab Humdallah<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Tobia Soraya<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Gamul Kebir<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Salem Express<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tobia Kebir<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Ras Abu Soma<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Here you will find a lot of information about the best dive sites in Soma Bay, which we visit from Menaville Resort with our excursion boats. There is something for everyone \u2013 flat, colourful coral gardens punctuated by fine sandy areas where turtles, sand eels, rays and reef fish alternate; breathtaking reef blocks surrounded by the deep blue of the open sea and with steeply sloping walls that disappear into the depths below you, where there is also a chance of big fish. Canyons and labyrinths where you could spend hours discovering and playing hide and seek...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening before, take a look at the notice board at the base to see which destinations the captains have chosen for the next day and sign up right away \u2013 it's always worth it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The dive sites are located on the east and west sides of this 2 km long reef, where wonderful coral gardens and caves can be admired. The northern part is ideal for drift dives. The outside of the reef drops down to 40 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaab Sheer West is about 85 minutes from our dive center. The west side convinces with a colorful hard coral garden. You should also not miss the small lagoon in the inner area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaab Sheer East is about 75 minutes from our dive center. The 1 km long reef offers the diver several diving opportunities. The east side is known for its beautiful brain coral landscape and for the abundance of fish. In addition to the main reef, there are other ergs with smaller caves and grottos that are exceptional depending on the sunlight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Panorama Reef<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Einer der gr\u00f6\u00dften, bekanntesten und vielseitigsten Tauchpl\u00e4tze Safagas. Ein 400 Meter langes Riff mit dramatischen, senkrechten W\u00e4nden, das bekannt ist f\u00fcr sein s\u00fcdliches Plateau und die „Anemone City“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It boasts an incredible variety of marine life and is a prime destination for drift diving. The typical north-south current offers the opportunity for relaxed drift dives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panorama is often frequented for its eagle rays and other large fish. Regular sightings include tuna, barracuda, trevally, napoleon wrasse, and the occasional whitetip reef shark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes the Panorama Reef special:<\/p>\n\n\n\n