Falfulea

Falfulea is a dive site in Red Sea, Middle East.

Overview

Falfulea is a dive site at coordinates 27.202°N, 33.956°E, placing it in the El Quseir area of the central Red Sea coast, south of Hurghada. The site clusters geographically with other El Aruk and El Fanadir sites in the broader El Quseir dive region. The Arabic term “falfulea” (sometimes transliterated “fulfula”) is associated with the name of the pepper plant and appears as a place name in this stretch of the Egyptian Red Sea coast. The site does not appear in major English-language dive databases for El Quseir, suggesting it may be a locally used site name among Egyptian dive operators.

No site-specific dive sources were located for Falfulea. The following reflects the general character of the El Quseir reef system at this location.

The El Quseir coastline offers varied diving: coral-covered pinnacles on sandy slopes, narrow passages between reef blocks, canyon systems, and cavern areas. Marine life typical of the area includes parrotfish, triggerfish, moray eels, lionfish, blue-spotted stingrays, Napoleon wrasse, barracuda, and occasional whitetip reef sharks. The El Quseir zone is less dived than Hurghada, keeping reefs in notably good condition. Shore or boat access depending on site position relative to the coast road.

Site Information

• Location: El Quseir area, central Red Sea coast
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: ~25 m

No site-specific dive sources located for Falfulea. Description reflects general characteristics of the El Quseir reef system. Last updated 2026-05-17.