Zabargad IslandNow uninhabited, this island was in the past exploited by ancient Pharaohs, Romans and, more recently, the Egyptians who mined its precious green olivine mineral. Situated 46Km south east of the Ras Banas peninsular and 20Km due east of St Johns Zabargad is a large island encircled by a lagoon that offers Liveaboards good protected moorings. The reefs are relatively shallow with coral pinnacles on the south side rising from the gentle slopes and creating overhangs and swim throughs that add interest to the dive. There are also a couple of wrecks including the Russian cargo ship on the east wall.
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