Ras Abu Helal
Ras Abu Helal which means ‘Cape of the Growing Moon’ is approximately 3 kilometres south of the Canyon. You enter this site, descending to a sandy lagoon with a semi circular shape at a depth between 7 and 12 metres. Keep the reef to your left and explore the underwater promontory with its’ beautiful coral garden. The fauna in this area is immense. Within the coral garden you will discover, Lionfish, Groupers, Triggerfish, Unicornfish, Butterflyfish and occasionally Turtles. The western side descends into the blue, and at a depth of approximately 30 metres is marked by a straight split that gave this site, the nickname ‘Small Canyon’. It should be noted however, that exploring this canyon is not only dangerous, it is not particularly interesting. It is best to stay on the surrounding coral garden that extends into a second immersed bay with a sandy sea bed, from where you make your exit.