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A kitesurfing holiday in El Gouna

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A kitesurfing holiday in El Gouna offers a blend of wind, water, and luxury. This guide directs you to the best kite centres, hotels that keep you close to the waves, and eateries that serve food just steps from the boardwalk. The city’s windiest months—June, August, September—provide ample rideable days for seasoned and novice kitesurfers alike.

Book kite lessons early in the season; day‑use fees are standard. Stay at Casa Cook or La Maison Bleue for adults‑only beaches and spas. Enjoy sunset drinks at The Beach Club or the pool bar, and grab quick bites at Arabesque while you wait for the next wind.

Kite centres

1DUOTONE Kitecenter

KitesurfingCasa Cook El Gouna ~3 min walk

DUOTONE Kitecenter offers day‑use kiting and a poolside pergola, close to Casa Cook and the shallow KBC beach.

2KBC El Gouna

Kitesurfing

KBC El Gouna is the largest shallow kitesurfing area with a pool, yoga studio and repair workshop.

3Kite Power El Gouna

Kitesurfing · Kite CentersCasa Cook El Gouna 1.9 km

Kite Power El Gouna, founded in 2004, provides IKO Pro instruction and a 77% rideable weather station.

4KitePeople El Gouna

KitesurfingThe Chedi El Gouna ~4 min walk

KitePeople El Gouna guides daily sessions beside a lagoon boardwalk and beach umbrellas for family fun.

5Makani Beach Club El Gouna

KitesurfingCasa Cook El Gouna 1.7 km

Makani Beach Club El Gouna features a wooden deck, thatched‑roof umbrellas and rattan lounge, and is a short walk from Kite Power.

6Osmosis Kiteboarding Centre

Kitesurfing

Osmosis Kiteboarding Centre offers kitesurfing on Club Paradisio beach with steady winds and a catamaran sailing option.

7Riah Kite Academy

KitesurfingCasa Cook El Gouna ~23 min walk

Riah Kite Academy combines beginner and advanced classes with a sea‑view workspace and gaming lounge for a relaxed vibe.

Where to stay

8Three Corners - Ocean View

4-star hotel · Abu Tig MarinaMoods Beach Club El Gouna ~2 min walk

The four‑star, adults‑only Three Corners Ocean View Hotel sits at the tip of Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna. Its design echoes Yemeni style and offers clear views of the Red Sea, marina and tropical lagoons.

9Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna

5-star hotelEl Gouna Sailing Club ~6 min walk

The Sheraton Miramar Resort is a five‑star hotel spread over nine islands linked by wooden bridges, positioned within a short walk of Abu Tig Marina and Downtown El Gouna.

10Casa Cook El Gouna

Luxury hideaway hotel · DowntownKBC El Gouna ~11 min walk

Casa Cook El Gouna is an adults‑only beachfront hotel with private pools, a kitesurfing centre and spa facilities.

11Ali Pasha Hotel El Gouna

4-star hotel · Abu Tig MarinaMoods Beach Club El Gouna ~5 min walk

Ali Pasha Hotel is a four‑star boutique property in Abu Tig Marina, El Gouna. Its arched windows and wooden details give it a distinctive Mediterranean charm.

12The Chedi El Gouna

Luxury hideaway hotel · DowntownLa Playa El Gouna ~10 min walk

The Chedi El Gouna is a luxury hotel located in Downtown El Gouna, offering a private beach, a spa, tropical pools and upscale dining.

13Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna

5-star hotelLa Playa El Gouna ~12 min walk

Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna is a 5‑star Swiss‑run resort on the Red Sea, occupying the town’s largest private beachfront area with over 1.5 km of sea‑front and lagoon.

Eat near the kite beach

14Peanuts Bar

BarThree Corners - Ocean View next door

Peanuts Bar, situated inside Ocean View Hotel, offers a relaxed cocktail experience with a view of Abu Tig Marina. Dim lighting, pendant lamps, a wooden counter and burgundy velvet booths create a cozy atmosphere.

15Soleil Pool Bar

BarThree Corners - Ocean View next door

Soleil Pool Bar is a relaxed poolside venue in El Gouna where guests can enjoy a range of non‑alcoholic and alcoholic drinks while basking in the sun or cooling off in the pool.

16Zeytouna Beach Restaurant and Bar

International · DowntownThree Corners - Ocean View next door

This beach bar and restaurant sits on the Red Sea in downtown El Gouna, offering a shaded terrace with wooden tables under trees.

17Vent

International · Abu Tig MarinaAli Pasha Hotel El Gouna ~2 min walk

Vent is a combined fitness and wellness center in Abu Tig Marina. It offers functional workouts, a cold plunge, heated pool and a small co‑working area, all surrounded by open air and palm trees.

18Rush Sports Lounge

International · Abu Tig MarinaAli Pasha Hotel El Gouna next door

Rush Sports Lounge is a casual sports bar located in Abu Tig Marina. It offers a relaxed setting with lively music and a selection of drinks.

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