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Before you go
Your trip to El Gouna.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
El Gouna – Red Sea Destination Hurghada and El Gouna about 25 km from Hurghada
How to get there
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Hurghada International Airport (HRG) Hurghada · 25 km
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Ponto de ônibus de El Gouna El Gouna · 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Hurghada Airport (HRG), about 25 km away, you reach it by taxi or transfer. Minibuses connect El Gouna to Hurghada.
How many days
Two to four days, between the lagoons, the beach and kitesurfing; or a day trip from Hurghada.
When to go
Any month is fine for the sea; the wind is usually stronger in spring and summer, good for kitesurfing.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Inside the town there are local buses, bicycles, tuk-tuks and boats through the canals.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in El Gouna
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Morning
Kitesurfing lagoon
Take a kitesurfing or windsurfing lesson in the shallow lagoon north of town.
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Afternoon
Marina and center
Cruise the canals by boat and finish at Abu Tig marina and the Kafr El Gouna center.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in El Gouna?
Kitesurf and windsurf, take boat rides through the canals, go to the beach and stroll around the marina and the town center.
How to go from Hurghada to El Gouna?
By taxi, transfer or minibus, about 25 km, roughly half an hour.
Is El Gouna good for kitesurfing?
Yes. It’s windy most of the year, and there are shallow lagoons and schools for beginners.
Do you need a car in El Gouna?
No. There are local buses, bicycles, tuk-tuks and boats.