El Gouna
El Gouna holidays take you to a place that is almost the dictionary definition of a beach paradise. Located on the coast of the Red Sea, El Gouna boasts over 6 miles of golden beaches that are dotted with truly beautiful lagoons, for that extra bit of private relaxation. A lesser known holidaying area in Egypt than the likes of Sharm or Hurghada, El Gouna still feels like an undiscovered little corner of the world in so many ways.
Holidays to El Gouna also come with a measure of culture as the resort features a Downtown area that preserves the traditional Egyptian way of life while also accommodating tourists. Take a walk down the cobbled streets and your mind will be wandering back to the old days before you know it!
El Gouna is equipped with a lot of leisure activities to please those who get a little restless sitting on the beautiful El Gouna beaches. From diving to watersports to shopping and eating facilities to a full sized golf course.
The resort benefits from a convenient location, meaning it is close enough to take day trips to visit some of the Ancient Egyptian wonders, such as the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and the temples in Aswan.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Language: Arabic
Time Difference: +2 Hours GMT
Flight Time: Approximately 6 Hours
Weather
Of course, the weather can make or break a beach holiday, so if you’re considering your holiday time based on the likely sunshine and temperatures, here you go:
- January and February are cold compared to the rest of the year at 9-22°C.
- There is a boost in temperature in March, reaching 13-24°C.
- There is a rather large 4°C in April to 17-28°C.
- The weather breaks past the 30°C mark in May, reaching 21-31°C.
- June is the true start of the Summer temperature, hitting 23-33°C.
- The peak weather happens in July and August at 25-24°C.
- The temperature begins to decline slightly in September, sinking to 23-32°C.
- October is when the temperature drops back to below the 30*C, at 19-29°C.
- November is the last month before Winter and it shows at 15-26°C.
- December brings the year to a close with a cold (by Egyptian standards) 11-22°C.
Beaches
Holidays in El Gouna feature 6 whole miles of beaches that are perfect for sitting back and relaxing on. Whether you want to just sit back on the golden sands and catch some sunshine or you’d prefer to dip your feet in the warm, clear waters of the Red Sea there’s something for everyone on the El Gouna Beaches
Watersports
There are some truly breathtaking lagoons here that make for incredible dive spots and are also great for snorkelling for those without scuba experience.
Back at the beach and there are a range of above water watersports available, such as jet skiing, kite surfing and kayaking.
Excursions and Trips
El Gouna is a fantastic choice for your first holiday to Egypt as the resort is close enough to a lot of classic Egyptian sites of interest. Why not take a day trip to the St Catherine Monastery in the Sinai Mountains? Or the Monasteries of St Paul or St Anthony, both of which are only a few hours from the resort.
If you don’t mind travelling further, then why not consider an overnight stop in either Luxor or Cairo, the main cultural cities of Egypt? Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor or the Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo to truly get the most out of your holiday to El Gouna.
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