Bells

Dahab


Bells is a narrow breach in the reef table that forms a pool close to shore. From here, divers can descend through a chimney, exiting onto a ledge at 27m and then swimming south along the reef wall until a saddle at 7m enters into the Blue Hole. Depth: 7m to 32m. Rating: advanced. Access: shore.


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