La Sirene housereef

La Sirene Housereef is the house reef of La Sirène Resort in Nuweiba, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of the Sinai Peninsula. The coordinates (29.01°N, 34.69°E) confirm a position on the Nuweiba stretch of coast, well within the Gulf of Aqaba’s calm, clear waters. La Sirène Resort offers direct beach access to the reef and is a popular budget dive-and-stay destination in the northern Gulf of Aqaba.

Overview

The house reef lies directly in front of La Sirène’s private beach, accessible from the shore. The Gulf of Aqaba in the Nuweiba area is characterised by exceptional water clarity, minimal swell, and rich coral communities along nearshore walls. The reef drops from the surface to 5–12 metres on the main reef platform, making it suitable for all levels including snorkellers. Nuweiba as a destination is noted for macro diving, with rare critters such as nudibranchs, frogfish, and ghost pipefish.

Marine Life

• Colourful reef fish communities: anthias, wrasse, butterflyfish
• Sea turtles as regular visitors to the reef
• Macro subjects: nudibranchs, ghost pipefish (Nuweiba region speciality)
• Coral gardens with mixed hard coral formations

Dive Profile

Shore entry from the private beach. The main reef platform is at 5–12 m depth. Calm Gulf of Aqaba conditions year-round with minimal current. Excellent visibility typical of this area.

Site Information

• Location: Nuweiba, Gulf of Aqaba, northern Red Sea (Sinai)
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Maximum Depth: 12 meters
• Difficulty: Beginner — suitable for all levels

Sources: EGYPT MLS – La Sirene Resort Nuweiba, Divescover – La Sirene Nuweiba. Last updated 2026-05-17.