Egypt · Spearfishing zone
Giftun Islands National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Giftun Islands National Park.
Marine protected area off Hurghada (~11 km east) comprising Big and Small Giftun islands and surrounding reefs, one of Egypt's earliest declared Red Sea protected areas. Rich coral reefs and turtle nesting beaches; as a no-take protected area, fishing including spearfishing is prohibited. Coordinates are a representative point at the islands (Orange Bay area).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
27.2000°N, 33.9500°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Egypt
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Fishing licences are granted by the Agency for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fish Resources (formerly via the General Authority for Fish Resources Development, GAFRD). Spearfishing is not licensed as a recreational activity and is effectively prohibited.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · ecolex.org