OUR DESTINATIONS
Let us help you find your perfect holiday by phoning us on
We offer holidays to the four corners of the globe. If you want specialist advise please phone our travel team and we will be happy to help.
Alternatively, check out some of our holiday offers below.
- Destinations
- Africa
- Egypt
- The Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea
- 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
Activities
For the more qualified scuba diver on holiday, El Gouna boasts
some of the best reefs, walls and wrecks in the Red Sea. It is also
the perfect place to snorkel, with its sandy shallow beaches and
the scattered coral heads hosting some exquisite marine life. In
addition, there is sailing, water-skiing, kitesurfing, canoeing,
banana rides, catamarans, pedal boats, horse riding and go-karting,
as well as a USPGA standard 18-hole golf course. Hotels also
organise day-trips to the desert, quad bike adventures and
archaeological sightseeing in the surrounding area.
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.
Negatives
The beach is far from the resort and can only be reached
by a bus ride or a ferry trip across the lagoon. These services run
every 30 minutes.
Night Life
Holidaymakers will find that El Gouna's nightlife is pulsing
with variety and entertainment. The two main hubs of Kafr el Gouna
and Abu Tig Marina offer the trendiest bars and cosy pubs, to
billiard bars, beach bars, karaoke cafes as well as the infamous
open-air disco. Places at the heart of the social scene include
Studio 52, and Mangroovy Beach, which often organise live concerts
and events, including Barbeque Beach parties.
Restaurants
El Gouna has two tourist districts, namely Kafr El Gouna and Abu
Tig Marina, as well as many prominent hotel chains, all offering a
wide variety of some of the world's finest cuisines, from Indian to
Thai, French, Belgian, Chinese, German, Italian and much more. Not
all local restaurants serve alcohol, but the food is excellent. El
Gouna offers everything from relaxed marina-side bistros, seafood
buffets and poolside eateries to five-star restaurants.
Shopping
El Gouna has a wide variety of shopping for those on holiday to
enjoy, ranging from typical Egyptian souvenirs, antiques and art to
exotic oriental furniture and hand-made Turkish lamps. There is
also a selection of chic shops for clothing and furniture. Along
the marina boardwalk are the international brands and boutiques
offering a taste of Europe.