1Kite Power El Gouna
The oldest kite school in town (2004): an IKO and VDWS centre with two students per instructor.
Things to do in El Gouna: water sports, beaches, golf, desert and nights out
El Gouna is built around lagoons on the Red Sea, so most of what there is to do happens on the water: kitesurfing on flat, shallow lagoons, diving and snorkelling on offshore reefs, boats and sailing. On land there are two golf courses, horse riding, desert trips and beach clubs, and the evenings centre on Downtown and the marinas.
At a glance
- Kitesurfing: flat-water lagoons and wind on most days of the year.
- Diving and snorkelling on the reefs offshore.
- Excursions: boats, desert, riding and day trips to Luxor.
- Beaches and beach clubs.
- Where to eat, bars & nightlife and what's on.
- Shops in Downtown and the marinas.
Kitesurfing
2KBC El Gouna
The largest shallow riding area in El Gouna, with a pool, yoga and a repair shop.
3Makani Beach Club El Gouna
A kite centre with a beach club, restaurant and gym on the open coast.
4DUOTONE Kitecenter
At Casa Cook: bring your own kit or rent, with a day-use fee.
5Osmosis Kiteboarding Centre
On Club Paradisio's beach, with catamaran sailing too.
Diving and boats
6Dream team Divers
PADI 5-Star centre on the Downtown waterfront.
7Orca Dive Club
Daily boats to reefs and wrecks from Abu Tig Marina.
8Ocean Diva
Catamaran reef trips, including a sunset cruise.
9Lagoon Trip
The lagoons, marinas and villas from the water.
Golf
10El Gouna Golf Club
A championship 18-hole course beside the Steigenberger, open from 7am every day.
11Ancient Sands Golf Club
Water hazards and desert views at Ancient Sands.
Riding, motocross and flights
12Farah Horse Stable
Beach and desert rides, and swimming with the horses.
13Moto Club
Quads, dirt bikes and jeep safaris in the mountains.
14Sharm Air
Flights over the lagoons and reefs.
Beach clubs
15Zouni Beach El Gouna
Easy-going, open to everyone, with sunset sessions at weekends.
16La Playa El Gouna
A lagoon beach with plenty of sunbeds and a fine-dining restaurant.
17The Smokery Beach
El Gouna's first fully serviced beach, with cabanas and a children's play area.
18Moods Beach Club El Gouna
Seafood and grills on the beach at the tip of Abu Tig Marina.
Evenings
Evenings centre on the waterfront of Abu Tig Marina, the lagoon-side streets of Downtown and the newer Fanadir Marina. See bars & nightlife, what's open late and what's on this week.
Questions
What is El Gouna known for?
Its lagoons, kitesurfing and diving, its marinas, and a relaxed, car-light town built on the Red Sea.
Is El Gouna good for families?
Yes: calm, shallow lagoon beaches, family resorts with kids' clubs, and short distances. See the family holiday guide.
What is there to do in El Gouna at night?
Dinner by the water, then the bars of Abu Tig Marina and Downtown; check what's on for concerts and parties.
More guides
Plan your trip to El Gouna: when to go, getting there, where to stay
Getting to El Gouna: flights, visa, airport transfers and buses
Getting around El Gouna: tuk tuks, the shuttle bus, bikes and boats
El Gouna excursions and day trips: boats, reefs, desert and Luxor
The best time to visit El Gouna: weather, sea and wind, month by month