function click { if 1 && ;return false} if 1 && ;return false} } if 1 } document onmousedown click; Dive spot ABU RAMADA NORTH Map Site Abu Ramada is approx 60 to 90 minutes away from Hurghada Where the island ends lies a sustained plateau at 20 30m which slowly drops of further On the east side is a steep drop off which passes over to a vertical face in the south Like in Umm Gamar there is a "Halg" or neck on the east side of the island where the boats often wait Dive conditions Normally too troubled to moor aso it´s better to do a drift dive As the only boat it is possible with a southerly wind to moor by the plateau But mostly here a very strong current prevails perfect for an exciting dive but take care of yourself Dive plan If you´re not lucky enogh to be able to moor here then do a drift dive Get into the water directly to the north of the reef and swim immediately to the east to the steep face On the way you will passby a large coral head at 15 20m The wall begins at 25m A little further is a inconspicuous hump with the upper edge at 20m It is completely full of holes and looks hollow and it is Follow it down to 31m here you can dive in a roomy cave whose chimney form dort leads off to 25m Direct northerly is the spot where the plateau joins the wall After the cave folow the wall towards the south This is vertical and the water has a deep blue colour If you have a clever captain he will have moored by the "Halg" opposite from the small beach The dive will end here Underwater life There aren´t many small fish here but barracudas tuna and mackerel are in plentiful supply Even sail fish have been seen here and occasionally a hammer head