Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling: Red Sea, 2nd Ed

Includes Top Sites in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Sudan, Eritrea, Yemen and Djibouti.

For five millennia people have gathered along the shores of the Red Sea, but only in the past five decades have recreational divers delved beneath the waves. They flock here to explore the incredibly diverse underwater topography and marine life, as well as shipwrecks such as the "Thistlegorm" and the wrecks of Sha'ab Abu Nuhas. On land visitors can wander ancient ruins and buzzing souqs or tour the desert atop a camel.

From the towering walls of Ras Mohammed to the offshore islands of The Brothers and Zabargad, this book describes 108 of the best Red Sea sites, with full-colour photos throughout.

You'll get specific information on:

- Dive site access and topography
- Typical dive conditions
- Common and hazardous marine life
- Topside information for eight countries
- 18 easy-to-read maps