El Gouna

A modern resort town offering beautiful lagoons, stunning beaches, and a variety of recreational activities, El Gouna is popular for its vibrant nightlife and dining options.

About the Destination

El Gouna is a car-free-feeling lagoon town north of Hurghada, built on islands and canals. It is known for its relaxed style, its marina and some of the best kitesurfing on the Red Sea.

What El Gouna is known for

Kitesurfing lagoons with steady wind, the Abu Tig Marina with its restaurants, Downtown with its squares and markets, and boat trips to nearby reefs and islands. El Gouna also hosts a well-known film festival each autumn.

Best time to visit

All year; spring to autumn has the best wind for kitesurfing.

How long to stay

A week for a beach or kitesurfing holiday.

Tips

Use the local buses and tuk-tuks to get around the lagoons, and book kite lessons with an IKO-certified school.

El Gouna

Getting there

El Gouna is accessible via Hurghada International Airport (HRG), which is about a 30-minute drive away. From the airport, you can take a taxi or arrange for a transfer to El Gouna. The resort town is also reachable by road from other parts of Egypt

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Food Experience

El Gouna has a wide restaurant scene for its size, from marina seafood and Egyptian grills to cafés and international kitchens.

Favorite Cuisines

Eat at Abu Tig Marina in the evening and try fresh Red Sea fish.

Grilled Fish and Seafood
Red Sea fish, shrimp and calamari, grilled or fried and served with rice and salads.
Sayadeya
The fisherman's dish: fish baked with caramelised onions and spices over rice.
Grilled Meats
Kofta and kebab from the grill, with tahini, salad and fresh bread.
Koshari
Rice, lentils and pasta with spiced tomato sauce and crispy onions.

Transportation & More

El Gouna is compact and easy to get around without a car.

Transportation Options

Local buses, tuk-tuks and boats link the hotels, beaches and Marina.

Local Buses
El Gouna's own buses loop between hotels, Downtown and the Marina.
Tuk-tuks
Quick, cheap rides inside the town.
Boats
Water taxis and day boats run from the marinas.
Airport Transfers
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is about 25 to 30 minutes away.

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