Header Dot El Qusier


Sub Dot Diving in El Qusier
The beaches of El Qusier are adorned with long fringing reefs providing excellent diving spots north and south. Live boards heading to Brother Island famed for the large marine life such as hammerheads start from El Qusier. The area is a nesting place for the sea turtles which are protected for their preservation. Diving is conducted from shore to see the uninterrupted reefs rich in marine life which is nourished by the currents. Diving sites in Qusier are:


Sub DotBig Brother:
A 400m long island with lighthouse, 40 miles off the coast from El Qusier. Offers wreck diving on two sunken boats on the northern tip and excellent wall diving along the southern side of the reef with strong currents promoting the growth of a spectacular forest of soft corals. Frequent sightings of big pelagic and an astonishing variety of marine life.


Sub DotLittle Brother:
The smaller island next door has a superb fan coral forest and plenty of caves, overhangs, black coral, and a great deal of pelagic including sharks, tuna, barracuda, turtles and schools of reef fish.


Sub DotErg El Asal:
Big blocks of mountain coral surrounding a small flat topped reef can be circumnavigated in one dive. Clouds of goldfish engulf the reef and swimming through the sandy patches surrounding the reef white tip sharks may be found sleeping as well as turtles and baracudas.


Sub DotSharm El Bahari:
A good dive location on the northern corner of the fringing reef with a hard coral garden sloping gently to the deep. Large schools of unicorns, snappers, surgeons, fusiliers and barracudas.


Sub DotSharm El Quibli:
Bay on the coast offers some decent diving on its northern corner, with a sloping reef covered in acroporas, fire coral and other hard corals. Lots of groupers.


Sub DotMarsa Wizri:
Another bay on the coast, the fringing houses large schools of yellow goatfish, unicorns, barracudas and other reef fish species on both north and south outer extremes.


Sub DotHabili Sheik Malek:
Less than one mile away from the Tumb-Mosque on the coast, a little reef formation creates a labyrinth of hard corals, fire and huge tables where lots of fish often concentrate. Napoleon, barracudas and eagle ray.


Sub DotRas Torombi:
Shallow dive around the northern most tip of the cape's fringing reef, a great deal of fire coral, giant table coral heads scattered over a sandy bottom. Snappers, butterflies, rays and guitar sharks.


Sub DotShoona:
Bay on the coast with good dives on the north and south side. Schools of batfish, barracudas and goatfish around the coral heads with glass fish which come out from the slope.



Sub Dot Activities
The resort of El Quseir is one of the most historical cities in the Red Sea. It has its unique architectural style of stone houses and wooden windows overlooking the seaside promenade. The resort is tranquil and secluded for those seeking relaxed holiday. It is endowed with impressive coral reefs making it a destination sought after by divers. Its location near the Eastern Desert offers a number of great activities


Sub DotLand Activities:
from El Qusier relish the boundlessness of the desert with its breathtaking views and landscapes through visiting typical Bedouin settlements to see the primitive Bedouin life with the possibility of having dinner under the millions of stars at night. For those who like safari a day trip desert safari or Hiking and trekking the desert is also possible provided that you are directed by an expert guide. Hotels at El Qusier provide a wide range of sports such as tennis, volley ball, table tennis, water gymnastics and aerobics. Most resorts have animation teams to keep their guests always entertained.


Sub DotWater Activities:
the well preserved coral reefs near the coasts of El Qusier makes it a good spot for practicing diving and snorkeling to explore the beauty of underwater life. However the area abides to strict environmental regulations to preserve the fragile coral reefs from damage



Sub Dot Entertainment and dining
Most of the entertainment in the tranquil town of El Qusier revolves around the watersports and diving. the historic town can be interesting to hang about in with the dozens of shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs. Or you can spend some time in the local “ahwas” coffee shops drinking tea and coffee or smoking water pipes. The sea promenade has restaurants and bars and dining outlets. The hotels cuisines is very good though were main restaurants serve open buffet boards, in addition to al carte menus for those seeking a special occasion atmosphere.























 
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