Blue Hole
Emblemático sumidero con acceso desde la costa e inmersión en pared al norte de Dahab.
Acerca de Blue Hole
El Agujero Azul es el emblemático sumidero con acceso desde la costa de Dahab y una inmersión en pared exterior, que combina una entrada sencilla caminando desde la costa con una silla del arrecife espectacular y un pronunciado descenso azul cobalto. Las inmersiones recreativas suelen mantenerse en la pared bordeada de coral o en el interior resguardado antes de regresar a la costa, mientras que la zona del arco profundo solo es apropiada para buceadores técnicos debidamente entrenados o equipos de apnea avanzados. El atractivo está en el relieve, el agua clara y la intensa vida de arrecife del mar Rojo alrededor del borde, más que en un circuito suave para principiantes. Quienes practican snorkel pueden disfrutar del borde somero del arrecife, pero los planes de buceo con equipo y de apnea deben ser conservadores, usar conocimiento local de la ruta y evitar tratar el arco como un complemento casual.
Estimación de investigación en Blue Hole
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
Dónde está Blue Hole?
Detalles de planificación de Blue Hole
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
6m - 130m
Nota de profundidad
The saddle is at about 6 m, and the arch is described at around 26 m; the sinkhole is approximately 130 m deep.
Mejor temporada
Diveable year round, with March to May and September to November usually offering the most comfortable air temperatures, warm water, and lighter crowding than peak summer and holiday periods.
Condiciones habituales
Usually clear Red Sea water with mild conditions inside the hole and more movement on the outer wall. Early starts are preferred for calmer surface conditions and quieter entries.
Seguridad y acceso en Blue Hole
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat Blue Hole as a planning-heavy site rather than a casual deep shore dive. Stay within certification limits, use a local guide familiar with the route, and reserve the arch for properly trained technical or advanced freediving teams.
Access Restrictions
Site access is typically controlled during daytime gate hours, and deeper arch profiles should only be attempted by appropriately trained teams with the right equipment and support.
Legal Notes
Expect a protected-area or national-park entrance fee at the Blue Hole gate. Confirm the current fee and any local site-control rules with your operator before travel.
Local Intel For Blue Hole
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Most recreational scuba plans stay on the wall, use the saddle for entry or exit, or arrive on a guided Bells-to-Blue-Hole drift. Strict depth control and local route knowledge matter more here than raw swimming ability.
Freedive
Blue Hole is one of Dahab's best-known freedive venues because deep water sits close to shore and the interior surface is relatively sheltered. Freedive sessions should use formal supervision, safety divers, and conservative depth progression.
Snorkel
Snorkelers can enjoy the shallow reef edge and the area around the saddle close to shore, where coral growth and reef fish are visible without committing to a deep route. Avoid drifting onto the exposed outer wall in wind or current.
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Exposure Profile at Blue Hole
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Promedios de registros en Blue Hole
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Blue Hole Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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