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El Mina / El Minya
El Mina / El Minya: Hurghada harbour wreck.
Boat-access Hurghada harbour wreck with a port-side profile, overhead section, and current-sensitive approach.
About El Mina / El Minya
El Mina / El Minya is a classic Hurghada harbour wreck lying on its port side, with a compact military profile and visible deck fittings that make the history easy to read underwater. It is a wreck for controlled descent, disciplined buoyancy, and very limited penetration through the sanctioned opening only. The short boat run from the marina makes it one of the area's most accessible wreck dives, but the overhead section and occasional current keep it firmly in advanced territory.
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Research Estimate At El Mina / El Minya
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is El Mina / El Minya?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Mina / El Minya Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 32m
Depth Note
The wreck slopes from a shallower bow to a deeper stern on a port-side lie.
Best Season
Year-round; summer is calmest.
Typical Conditions
Harbour wreck with lower-than-reef visibility, a mostly calm base profile, and occasional north-running current.
Safety & Access At El Mina / El Minya
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Wreck penetration is recommended only through the hole in the hull.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Hurghada Marina; external dives suit Advanced Open Water divers, and penetration needs a wreck guide.
Legal Notes
Follow guided wreck procedures, avoid untrained penetration, and do not touch loose debris or live shells.
Local Intel For El Mina / El Minya
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive to 25–32 m with features including anti-aircraft guns and minesweeping equipment; penetration is limited to a specific hull opening.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck sits at scuba depths and has an overhead section that needs training.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main draw is the wreck structure below the surface.
Wildlife at El Mina / El Minya
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Mina / El Minya
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Mina / El Minya
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
