diving in dahab solo

When diving in dahab you really are spoilt for choice in relation to the sites on offer, whether travelling solo or within a group you can choose to take part in extra activities in the evening such as going for dinner with other divers or you can choose to relax with your own company. Either way you will never be without a choice, the price of the destination is on par with the rest of the Red sea however dahab offers a slightly different experience to that of Sharm el Sheikh and Marsa Alam, for example.

Dahab is a large contrast to Sharm el Sheikh for both when diving in dahab and when experiencing the area out of the water. Previously a Bedouin fishing village approximately 80km northeast of sharm it is now referred to as perhaps one of the Sinais most treasured diving destinations, when the area is held this high in regard across the Red Sea you know whoever you’re with in the area your going to be experiencing some of the best diving in the world.

As a result of the growth in adventure holidays, travelling scuba divers have helped enrich the area both financially and by diversifying the visitors occupying the area. When travelling to go diving in dahab the closest airport is Sharm el Sheikh.

Other sports to try whilst diving in dahab include windsurfing, reliable winds provide superb flat-water conditions inside Dahab's sand spit. There is also an area behind the spit known to windsurfers as 'Speedy' which has more flat water and strong uninterrupted winds, making it a perfect area for windsurfing at speed. A very small bay within 'Speedy', known as 'Baby Bay', is used for freestyle windsurfing (doing tricks). To the east, wavy conditions couple with strong winds to provide formidable conditions for keen windsurfers.

When you’re snorkelling or diving in dahab many of the reefs are immediately adjacent to the waterfront hotels, whilst the Blue Hole and Canyon are a short boat ride away. Whether you’re an experience diver or a novice, getting in the water from Dahab will be an experience you will never forget. Perfect conditions for both beginners and advanced divers the sites and things to see beneath the water are endless.

Most visitors to Dahab have been backpackers travelling independently and staying in hostels in the Masbet area. In recent years, development of hotels in the Medina area has facilitated the arrival of a wider range of tourists, many of whom visit for the diving in dahab.

Richard Green from the Sunday Times describes Dahab as having “a delightful ability to lure you into a terrifically enjoyable torpor”, diving in dahab is that primary lure followed by the genuine Bedouin culture and wonderfully welcoming atmosphere.

When your not diving in dahab there is some stunning scenery to be seen, such as the colour of the canyon, with dramatic rock formations and St Katherine’s monastery, a stunningly located site that has been attracting pilgrims since the 4th century, and the 7,500ft Mt Sinai.

When diving in dahab you will have no problems whatsoever meeting people, all the dives in Dahab are guided by a divemaster (government regulation) so if there is no suitable buddy for your diving you can buddy up with the divemaster. It’s a very easy place to meet people either whilst diving or exploring.

To find out more about travelling solo and diving in dahab, Lanzarote or South Africa visit http://www.activediving.co.uk and quote: ART

Author: Emma Parker (30/08/08)

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