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Aya Varvara Wreck

Aya Varvara Wreck

The Red Sea, Egypt

Depth
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24m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Aya Varvara Wreck

The Aya Varvara was a Cypriot motor driven vessel of 968 tons. She sank on 27 of June 1976 while enroute to Port Said in ballast. She struck a reef system near Ras Nasrani and sank shortly after. Now resting ina maximum depth of 24 meters, she hosts a large array of marine life and had spectacular coral growth. Her bow can be seen surfacing out the water as she lies almost upright. A beautiful dive with lots to see and explore.

Aya Varvara Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

24m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 41%

O2
Marine Life

  • Moray Eels
  • Various
  • Groupers
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Dolphins
  • Glass Fish
  • Wrasse
  • Turtles
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