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- El Gouna
El Gouna
The elite holiday resort of El Gouna, also known as the 'Venice
of the Red Sea' is 14 miles (23km) north of Hurghada International
Airport and is nestled between the mountains and the shores of the
Red Sea. The resort stretches along six miles (10km) of coastline
and spreads onto several small nearby islands. Linked by lagoons,
this luxurious resort has an air of fantasy about it. El Gouna is
not only an exquisite holiday resort but also a residential area
with a vast range of villas designed by world-famous architects all
boasting breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding
mountains. Its infrastructure caters to an active, yet relaxed and
friendly lifestyle.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.