Helioland
25.9715°N 34.3658°E · reef
Helioland is a dive site at coordinates 25.97°N, 34.37°E, which places it in the Safaga offshore reef zone, south of Hurghada. The name “Helioland” does not appear in major published dive guides or operator sites for the Safaga region; it may be a historical or locally used name for a reef in this area, possibly a variation of “Helgeland” or another European place-name given by early dive pioneers.
Overview
The Safaga area is known for its offshore ergs and reef systems, including well-known sites such as Panorama Reef, Tobia Arba, and the Salem Express wreck. Reefs in this zone at 25–26°N latitude offer typical northern Red Sea fringing and offshore reef characteristics: rich coral growth, diverse fish communities, and good visibility. No site-specific descriptions for “Helioland” from local operators were independently located.
Site Information
- Location: Safaga offshore reef zone, central Egyptian Red Sea
- Entry Type: Boat dive
- Site Type: Reef
- Maximum Depth: 25 meters
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Sea-surface temperature and wave height from Open-Meteo Marine (ERA5 reanalysis, monthly averages).
14 verified species observations (7 species) logged within ~11 km of this site between 2002 and 2016, from the Ocean Biodiversity Information System.
- Tursiops aduncus · Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
- Stenella attenuata · Pantropical spotted dolphin
- Megaptera novaeangliae · Humpback whale
- Stenella longirostris · Spinner dolphin
- Nerita sanguinolenta
- Echinometra mathaei
- Soleneiscus hamatus
Scientific survey records skew toward sampled taxa (molluscs, corals) and do not reflect what you are guaranteed to see on a dive.
Source: OBIS (obis.org), aggregated Darwin Core occurrence records.
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