The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean with the Red Sea in the southeast. A submarine ridge between Sicily and Africa divides the sea into eastern and western parts, which are subdivided into the Adriatic, Aegean, Tyrrhenian, Ionian, and Ligurian seas.
Can you swim in Red Sea?
The Red Sea is a long, thin body of water located between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa, it is an incredible scuba diving destination. There are hundreds of excellent dive sites beneath its sparkling surface, ranging from wrecks to reefs, making it a safe spot to swim your hearts out.