El Gouna, Egypt
A complete holiday destination, purpose built and wonderfully situated, El Gouna is a bright, seaside development on the African shores of the Red Sea.
Overview
A complete holiday destination, purpose built and wonderfully situated, El Gouna is a bright, seaside development with a spic and span marina on the African shores of the Red Sea. The resort takes full advantage of its privileged position, and offers the full range of requisite facilities - from fine dining to thrilling watersports, splendid riverside promenades to easily accessible desert adventures. When the planners who created this stunning complex set to work, they literally thought of everything.
For some, El Gouna may feel too 'new', but for those seeking a stylish, effortlessly relaxing base from which to explore old Egypt, there is surely no better resort on the Red Sea. 10 km of tranquil beachfront, diverse, authentic architecture and a string of islands linked by clear, emerald lagoons gives El Gouna its luxurious, chic ambience. The accent here is on stylish living, with leisurely days filled with all manner of activities - from simply soaking up the sun, to enjoying professionally monitored watersports, diving and surfing.
On land, El Gouna's 18-hole USPGA golf course, its go-kart circuit, and desert safaris will soak up any remaining energy. At night, you're spoilt for choice. Wonderfully fresh Egyptian cuisine, complemented by Mediterranean twists and fine wines are served from the resort's wide selection of restaurants. Kafra El Gouna - the buzzing heart of the resort - is alive with bars, restaurants and boutiques. It's not difficult to sea why this Red Sea resort is fast becoming the destination of choice for those seeking an Egyptian retreat with a touch of class.
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Why Go?
With its lovely marina, and fresh, newly-painted feel, El Gouna takes full advantage of its privileged position, and offers the full range of requisite facilities - from fine dining to thrilling watersports, splendid riverside promenades to easily accessible desert adventures. When the planners who created this stunning complex set to work, they literally thought of everything.
For some, El Gouna may feel too 'new', but for those seeking a stylish, effortlessly relaxing base from which to explore old Egypt, there is surely no better resort along the shores of The Red Sea, with its world class diving, long stretches of sand, and hotels almost too luxurious to leave. It's twenty years old, and is starting to feel a lot more 'settled' now, too.
With well designed, authentic architecture and a string of islands linked by clear, emerald lagoons, El Gouna enjoys a luxurious, chic ambience. The accent here is on stylish living, with leisurely days filled with all manner of activities - from simply soaking up the sun, to enjoying professionally monitored watersports, diving and surfing.
