Staying in El Gouna
El Gouna is a holiday resort on the Red Sea, 30min north of Hurghada by car. It’s a great spot for kite surfing, snorkeling, diving, as well as restaurants and bars. This is where S & P will stay (at Abu Tig Marina) before and after the Nile Cruise. There are many hotels to choose from, starting around CHF 80.- per night. A limited number of apartments/villas are also available.
El Gouna is a holiday resort on the Red Sea, 30min north of Hurghada by car. It’s a great spot for kite surfing, snorkeling, diving, as well as restaurants and bars. This is where S & P will stay (at Abu Tig Marina) before and after the Nile Cruise. There are many hotels to choose from, starting around CHF 80.- per night. A limited number of apartments/villas are also available.
Here are some hotel recommendations:
$ Turtle's Inn Hotel (on the marina)
$ Captain's Inn (on the marina)
$$ The Three Corners Rihana Resort (ideal for kids)
$$ Cooks Club (no kids)
$$ Mövenpick Resort & Spa
$$$ Casa Cook (no kids)
$ Turtle's Inn Hotel (on the marina)
$ Captain's Inn (on the marina)
$$ The Three Corners Rihana Resort (ideal for kids)
$$ Cooks Club (no kids)
$$ Mövenpick Resort & Spa
$$$ Casa Cook (no kids)
General info
The northern-most coast of El Gouna has mainly kite surf clubs which also provide food, drinks and beach lounges.
Further south is The Marina, and within it Abu Tig Marina, where we will be staying. The Marina is especially nice in the evenings, with many restaurants and bars, music. There is also a beach where you have to pay an entrance fee and a pleasant beach bar called Moods.
Even further south is downtown EL Gouna. There you have plenty of restaurants and bars for all budgets, as well as souvenir shops and a supermarket.
If you are staying in an Airbnb, you can buy your groceries in the big, plentiful Gourmet Supermarket or in the smaller Bestway Supermarkets. You can buy local beers and wines at Drinkies in downtown El Gouna.
You can also book excursions to explore the sea, or even the desert nearby.
Download the El Gouna App or go one the website for information and tips: https://www.elgouna.com/
The northern-most coast of El Gouna has mainly kite surf clubs which also provide food, drinks and beach lounges.
Further south is The Marina, and within it Abu Tig Marina, where we will be staying. The Marina is especially nice in the evenings, with many restaurants and bars, music. There is also a beach where you have to pay an entrance fee and a pleasant beach bar called Moods.
Even further south is downtown EL Gouna. There you have plenty of restaurants and bars for all budgets, as well as souvenir shops and a supermarket.
If you are staying in an Airbnb, you can buy your groceries in the big, plentiful Gourmet Supermarket or in the smaller Bestway Supermarkets. You can buy local beers and wines at Drinkies in downtown El Gouna.
You can also book excursions to explore the sea, or even the desert nearby.
Download the El Gouna App or go one the website for information and tips: https://www.elgouna.com/
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Getting around
In El Gouna you can get around with Tuk Tuks, which you'll find on the streets, otherwise you can call them. Your hotel can call one for you as well. The prices are fixed per person/distance, but you can tip the driver. 1. Alternative
You can also rent a car with SIXT. |
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Food and Entertainment
El Gouna is full of restaurants, bars, shops and some music venues. We recommend reserving. In general the food quality is good, you don't have to worry about what you eat. Don't drink tap water and the ice should be made with filtered water, but you can always ask the staff.
Restaurant recommendations:
@ The Marina
Sotto Sopra - Italian & pizza
Saigon - authentic Vietnamese (we especially love their Steamed Fish dish with shiitake mushrooms & their homemade tofu)
Barten - sushi & cocktails
Malu’s Deli - all-day healthy café & bistro
Seventh Star - all-day café & bakery
New Marina / north of Abu Tig
Mer Bey - authentic Lebanese in pleasant ambience
El Bahr - local seafood restaurant at the sea (the best!)
Downtown
Chicha - yummy tacos & nachos (order their Nachos Libre!)
Villa Coconut - upscale dining at beautiful location
Luma - Fusion/Middle Eastern (nice vibe)
Zia Amalia - Italian
The Grill - Egyptian grilled meats & mezzes
Beach Bars
Zouni Beach - north of the Marina (where we will meet on October 12th)
The Smokery Beach - north
Moods Restaurant & Beach Club - @ the Marina
Casa Cook’s poolside restaurant - north
Makani Beach Club El Gouna - kite surf spot, north
Zeytouna Beach - near Downtown
Nightlife
Aurora - trendy restaurant/bar with concerts and music in the evenings @ the Marina
Other beach clubs and bars host concert and music events - check those out through the El Gouna App.
El Gouna is full of restaurants, bars, shops and some music venues. We recommend reserving. In general the food quality is good, you don't have to worry about what you eat. Don't drink tap water and the ice should be made with filtered water, but you can always ask the staff.
Restaurant recommendations:
@ The Marina
Sotto Sopra - Italian & pizza
Saigon - authentic Vietnamese (we especially love their Steamed Fish dish with shiitake mushrooms & their homemade tofu)
Barten - sushi & cocktails
Malu’s Deli - all-day healthy café & bistro
Seventh Star - all-day café & bakery
New Marina / north of Abu Tig
Mer Bey - authentic Lebanese in pleasant ambience
El Bahr - local seafood restaurant at the sea (the best!)
Downtown
Chicha - yummy tacos & nachos (order their Nachos Libre!)
Villa Coconut - upscale dining at beautiful location
Luma - Fusion/Middle Eastern (nice vibe)
Zia Amalia - Italian
The Grill - Egyptian grilled meats & mezzes
Beach Bars
Zouni Beach - north of the Marina (where we will meet on October 12th)
The Smokery Beach - north
Moods Restaurant & Beach Club - @ the Marina
Casa Cook’s poolside restaurant - north
Makani Beach Club El Gouna - kite surf spot, north
Zeytouna Beach - near Downtown
Nightlife
Aurora - trendy restaurant/bar with concerts and music in the evenings @ the Marina
Other beach clubs and bars host concert and music events - check those out through the El Gouna App.