Foul Bay
| Foul Bay | |
|---|---|
| خليج برنيس ( St. John's Island | |
| Settlements | Berenice[1] |
Foul Bay (
Arabic: خليج برنيس, romanized: khalij Baranis, lit. 'Berenice Bay') is a bay on the Egyptian side of the Red Sea, in the Red Sea Governorate
.
Geography
Foul Bay is located slightly north of the
The ancient ruins of Berenice Troglodytica are located on the bay.
Islands
Foul Bay has many islands that were formed by an upthrust of rock near the mantle during the convergence of two
continental plates
under the Red Sea. Some of the most noteworthy are:
- Mukawwa Island
- Rocky Island
- St. John's Island
Recreation
Foul Bay is popular among tourists for its diving opportunities. Strong and dangerous currents limit only experienced divers to some places where they can observe corals.
References
- GoogleEarth
- ^ "Foul Bay". Mapcarta. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
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