A national park at the southern tip of Sinai with some of the best coral reefs in the world, and the famous SS Thistlegorm wreck nearby. Boat trips from Sharm el-Sheikh dive and snorkel here.
Dahab's Blue Hole is another famous site. Check travel advice for North Sinai.
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