Holidays in El Gouna, EgyptArabic for "the lagoon", El Gouna is a sophisticated beachfront resort town built on a series of islands and lagoons connected by canals. It lies 30km north of Hurghada, around a 45 minute taxi or coach ride. A favourite weekend escape for high class Egyptians and wealthy Europeans, with its stylish Kafr El Gouna / Abu Tig Marina area of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, it’s particularly attractive to couples and families with younger children. Specialising in water sports, including scuba diving, water-skiing, kite surfing, parasailing and snorkelling, it’s also famous for its golf course, which was co-designed by Fred Couples. Other attractions around town include a small aquarium, go-kart track, paintball arena, tennis courts, horse stables and a football stadium. El Gouna hotels
Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna
This charming and colourful resort is spread across nine islands, surrounded by the lagoon that laps at its sandy beaches. Crystal clear waters, lush... more 
Three Corners Ocean View Hotel
This stylish hotel is in an exclusive location overlooking the waterfront and close to El Gouna’s chic shops, bars and restaurants. The relaxed... more 
Three Corners Rihana Inn
An extension to the Three Corners Rihana Resort, the Inn shares many of the facilities of this beautiful property. There are spectacular lagoons on... more |
Useful information
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| Arabic | Egyptian Pound | |
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| +2 hours | 5-5.5 hours | |
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| 31°C | ||
Things to see and do
Learn to dive
There is a range of diving packages available locally, from trial dives for the complete novce, to PADI-certified courses for beginners and advanced divers alike. Already certified to dive? Daily dive packages and equipment rental are also available.
Hit the golf course
El Gouna Golf Club's par 72 course was designed by a world-renowned PGA golfer, and combines carefully placed bunkers, lagoon features and desert rough to test your skills. Professional coaching and club, trolley and golf cart rental available.
Quad biking
Explore the desert landscape up close on a quad bike safari. Grab your helmet and let your guide show you the ropes, then it's time to go off road on a thrilling 45km advenrutre through the arid mountains and winding sand dunes of the eastern desert.
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Hurghada
7 nights, All Inclusive
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