The town of El Gouna on the eastern shore of Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera is actually a privately owned and operated resort facility.
Though there are roughly ten thousand full time residents, and over two thousand private residences that have been purchased by independent investors, the main focus of the town is on the visitors who stay in one of the town’s fourteen hotels and enjoy their beaches.
This is a city known for its natural and manmade beauty. El Gouna tours always include the extensive canal system, one of the cities distinctive features!
El Gouna is a popular tourist resort located on the Red Sea in Egypt. It is just a few miles away from the Hurghada International Airport. The entire area of El Gouna is owned by Orascom Hotels and Development.
What is El Gouna Famous for?
What kind of activities can you look forward to on El Gouna tours? First know what El Gouna is famous for. It specializes in water sports; activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, parasailing and snorkeling are the most popular past times among vacationers and tourists. You will see most of this activity at major beaches like Zeytuna Beach, which has its own island, and Mangroovy Beach. (Which contrary to popular belief, was not named by a hippie)
What kind of activities can you look forward to on El Gouna tours? First know what El Gouna is famous for. It specializes in water sports; activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, parasailing and snorkeling are the most popular past times among vacationers and tourists. You will see most of this activity at major beaches like Zeytuna Beach, which has its own island, and Mangroovy Beach. (Which contrary to popular belief, was not named by a hippie)
One of the most fascinating aspects of El Gouna is its canal system, which actually allows many of its residential homes to have their own strip of beach.
Aside from the main beaches, become acquainted with El Gouna’s three major commercial areas: downtown El Gouna, Tamr Henna Square and Abu Tig Marina. There are over a dozen quality hotels in the area that provide accommodation and a few that give guided tours of the area.
Golfing is a popular sport worldwide and El Gouna boasts a golf course design that was created by golf gurus Gene Bates and Fred Couples. If you like arts and culture, then there is a museum in the area with 90 exhibits including Egyptian replicas and famous contemporary paintings by Hussein Bikar.
