EL GOUNA
El Gouna is a modern resort on the Red Sea coast of Egypt â the ideal kitesurfing destination with year-round wind, a huge shallow lagoon and excellent infrastructure.
- Location: El Gouna is a modern resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, 25 km north of Hurghada.
- Getting there: Direct flights from Europe to Hurghada airport (HRG), then a 30-minute transfer.
- Wind season: Wind blows year-round; the best months are March–November with consistent 15–25 knots.
- Kite spot: Huge shallow lagoon with sandy bottom, ideal for beginners and hydrofoil/wingfoil.
- Accommodation: Hotels, apartments and villas – we recommend options close to our kite spot.
- Beyond kiting: Golf, diving, desert safari, go-karts, horse riding, excursions to Luxor & Cairo.
- Book now: Reserve your kite or wing lesson or contact us.
LOCATION
El Gouna is a picturesque town that was founded in 1989. It is located 25 km from Hurghada, Egypt. You can get here by direct flight from Europe in about 4 hours. At that time there was only one hotel with several villas.
Today, El Gouna is a popular place where everyone can enjoy their free time in their own way. In addition to great conditions for kiteboarding and other water sports, you can enjoy horse riding, jogging, yoga, wellness or just relax here. You will find man-made lagoons all over the city and you will be enchanted by the pleasant and clean surroundings with great infrastructure.
ACCOMMODATION
El Gouna offers several options where you can stay. Here you will find hotels, apartments and private villas.
You can find our verified and recommended accommodation on the map.
Three Corners Rihanna Inn
Hotel right on the shore of the lagoon in Nubian style, suitable for families with children, individuals and couples.
Three Cornes Ocean View – adults only
Adults-only hotel close to shopping, dining and entertainment, ideal for golfers and wellness/spa retreats.
Ali Pasha
The boutique hotel will charm you with its oriental-style furnishings with modern elements and a view of the surroundings from the rooms. An ideal place for individuals, couples and families with children.
Casa Cook – adults only
Wellness facilities, free fitness and two restaurants await you at the CASA COOK hotel, where you can also enjoy relaxing evenings with a DJ or live music.
Steigenberger Golf Resort
You can find an elegant hotel resort in the middle of a golf course in a quiet part of the town of El Gouna with a gym, swimming pools and a spa center.
The Chedi
Enjoy your stay in El Gouna in the luxurious surroundings of The Chedi Hotel, overlooking the coastline and sparkling sea.
ACCOMODATION
Three Corners Rihanna Inn
Hotel right on the shore of the lagoon in Nubian style, suitable for families with children, individuals and couples.
Three Cornes Ocean View – adults only
Adults-only hotel close to shopping, dining and entertainment, ideal for golfers and wellness/spa retreats.
Ali Pasha
The boutique hotel will charm you with its oriental-style furnishings with modern elements and a view of the surroundings from the rooms. An ideal place for individuals, couples and families with children.
Casa Cook – adults only
Wellness facilities, free fitness and two restaurants await you at the CASA COOK hotel, where you can also enjoy relaxing evenings with a DJ or live music.
Steigenberger Golf Resort
You can find an elegant hotel resort in the middle of a golf course in a quiet part of the town of El Gouna with a gym, swimming pools and a spa center.
The Chedi
Enjoy your stay in El Gouna in the luxurious surroundings of The Chedi Hotel, overlooking the coastline and sparkling sea.
In El Gouna, we can arrange transport for you using TukTuks, taxis or even Uber. We can arrange everything!
SPOT
Huge shallow area of ââcrystal water for kiting, 2-3 km long and approx. 1 km wide up to the reef. This is our spot. Beyond the reef, there are other shallows for beautiful trips. The bottom is sandy without dangerous corals.
The water depth depends on the tide, which is 40-70 cm. At maximum low tide, you can also kite near the beach, but you have to walk about 30-50 m, then there is water everywhere. At maximum tide, the water is up to the chest. Our spot is the most suitable in El Gouna for hydrofoil and wingfoiling.
“WE TEACH WHERE IT BLOWS AND THERE ARE IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR TEACHING!”
ACTIVITIES WITHOUT WIND
In El Gouna you will find a lot of fun, relaxation and sports activities, if you are not kiting. Whether it’s golf, go-karting, horse riding, gym, snorkeling or diving.
Take a look at the map of our recommended places.
SPOT KITE POWER
Enjoy the possibilities and activities that, in addition to kiteboarding courses, the surroundings of our spot (restaurant, beach bar, children’s corner, chill zones, etc.) and the magical harbor town offer.
Golf
El Gouna’s 18-hole golf course boasts year-round golf in addition to endless views of the sea and magnificent mountains. You can also take advantage of many training programs and increase your skill level.
Go-karts
Very close to the center of El Gouna you will find a go-kart track that is great fun for all age groups. The go-kart rental is open until 10:00 p.m., which means you can enjoy this adrenaline-pumping experience even after the sun goes down. Driving in the dark is also possible thanks to the lighting that the go-karts are equipped with.
Horse riding
Enjoy the view from the back of the Arabian cross horses and ponies during the ride. This entertainment will delight both adults and children. Experience the unique experience of riding a horse and swimming with these magnificent animals. (map location: Yalla Horse Stables)
Desert safari
Choose from many options for desert trips – day trips include riding quad bikes in jeeps or buggies, you can experience a camel ride, dinner with Bedouins in the desert, etc. – or you can choose an evening trip and enjoy the enchanting sunset over the desert with tea and hookah with the Bedouins.
Sliders Cable Park
Take on another challenge and give your adventurous nature a chance. In the Sliders Cable Park, an exciting ride on a wakeboard awaits you, or you can run wild with the children in the water park, which is an integral part.
Snorkeling, island hopping, fishing, diving
Explore the water and underwater world around El Goun and enjoy the view of the coral reefs or spot the dolphins. Also take advantage of the possibility to rent equipment in diving centers and by boat and collect new experiences with the whole family.
Excursion
Go on an Egyptian sightseeing tour, we recommend:
â Luxor â the best of the West and East Banks of the Nile with stops at the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and other places worth seeing.
â Cairo â tour of the capital and the pyramids in Giza
â St. Paul & St. Anthony – see the monuments that represent the beginnings of the Christian monastic tradition, a few hours from El Gouna
– St. Catherine – one-day trip to the temple of St. Catherine in the Sinai Mountains
Paddle tennis, squash, tennis
In El Gouna, you can enjoy many sports activities, be it tennis, mini tennis, squash and more on professional courts. You can also use tennis courses, etc.
SPOT KITE POWER
Enjoy the possibilities and activities that, in addition to kiteboarding courses, the surroundings of our spot (restaurant, beach bar, children’s corner, chill zones, etc.) and the magical harbor town offer.
Golf
El Gouna’s 18-hole golf course boasts year-round golf in addition to endless views of the sea and magnificent mountains. You can also take advantage of many training programs and increase your skill level.
Go-karts
Very close to the center of El Gouna you will find a go-kart track that is great fun for all age groups. The go-kart rental is open until 10:00 p.m., which means you can enjoy this adrenaline-pumping experience even after the sun goes down. Driving in the dark is also possible thanks to the lighting that the go-karts are equipped with.
Horse riding
Enjoy the view from the back of the Arabian cross horses and ponies during the ride. This entertainment will delight both adults and children. Experience the unique experience of riding a horse and swimming with these magnificent animals. (map location: Yalla Horse Stables)
Desert safari
Choose from many options for desert trips – day trips include riding quad bikes in jeeps or buggies, you can experience a camel ride, dinner with Bedouins in the desert, etc. – or you can choose an evening trip and enjoy the enchanting sunset over the desert with tea and hookah with the Bedouins.
Sliders Cable Park
Take on another challenge and give your adventurous nature a chance. In the Sliders Cable Park, an exciting ride on a wakeboard awaits you, or you can run wild with the children in the water park, which is an integral part.
Snorkeling, island hopping, fishing, diving
Explore the water and underwater world around El Goun and enjoy the view of the coral reefs or spot the dolphins. Also take advantage of the possibility to rent equipment in diving centers and by boat and collect new experiences with the whole family.
Excursion
Go on an Egyptian sightseeing trip, we recommend Luxor – the best of the west and east banks of the Nile, Cairo – a tour of the capital, St. Paul & St. Anthony – monuments that represent the beginnings of the Christian monastic tradition, St. Catherine – a day trip
Paddle tennis, squash, tennis
In El Gouna, you can enjoy many sports activities, be it tennis, mini tennis, squash and more on professional courts. You can also use tennis courses, etc.
FAQ â El Gouna, Egypt â Kite Destination
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