Gota Abu Ramada is situated south of Hurghada in the Red Sea. It’s a popular choice and known for its easy accessibility, typically a 1-hour 15-minute boat journey. Suitability: This dive site is perfect for divers of all levels, particularly beginners, due to its shallow depths. The maximum depth is around 15 meters, making it ideal for new divers to build confidence and enjoy the underwater world. Conditions: Gota Abu Ramada is known for its calm and clear waters, offering excellent visibility for divers. Highlights: The nickname “The Aquarium” perfectly sums up this dive site. Gota Abu Ramada boasts a stunning array of vibrant coral formations, with a mix of hard and soft corals. The most abundant corals include brain corals, considered some of the largest and most beautiful in the region. This abundance of coral creates a thriving habitat for a vast variety of fish. Expect to see schools of colorful fish like bannerfish, butterflyfish, sweetlips, masked butterflyfish, and glassfish. Divers might also encounter moray eels, goatfish, and even occasional sightings of sharks like white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, or leopard sharks. Here are some additional details from divers who have been to Gota Abu Ramada: The dive site is oval-shaped with a sandy bottom, offering a relaxed diving experience. Dives are typically planned either along the east side with its coral pinnacles and beautiful coral garden, or the west side with its large ergs (underwater sand dunes) surrounded by schools of fish. Some operators might offer drift dives here, following the currents along the reef. The shallow depths with abundant light make this site ideal for underwater photographers. If you’re looking for a stunning and relaxing dive experience in the Red Sea, teeming with colorful fish and coral life, Gota Abu Ramada (The Aquarium) is a perfect choice for divers of all levels