El Gouna meaning "the Lagoon" is a multi-award-winning, fully integrated, and self-sufficient town covering 10 km of pristine shoreline on the beautiful Red Sea coast. It attracts a growing multinational community mainly because of its' year-round sunshine, shimmering lagoons, beaches, world-class infrastructure and premium services. The town is also popular for its' cultural festivals and other major eventLocated 25 kilometres north of Hurghada, El Gouna is easily accessible from Hurghada International Airport and boasts excellent services, natural beaches and year-round sunshine. The town's convenient location offers good access to many of Egypt's natural wonders, historical sites, and archaeological treasures. The ancient temples of Luxor and Aswan are only a ride away. Day and overnight trips to Luxor, Aswan, Cairo, and Sinai are also easily arranged from El Gouna.

“Hi there! My name is Bishoy, and I’ve been living here in El Gouna , Hurghada for the last 10 years. I enjoy meeting new people and familiarizing myself with other cultures. This is, essentially, why I’ve decided to become a full-time Booking & Airbnb host. I’m enthusiastic about watersports and like various water activities, such as paddle boarding, snorkeling, and even a little bit of surfing. I’m obsessed with traveling – in addition to having traveled all over the US, I’ve visited twenty countries in total in Asia and Europe. Looking forward to meeting you! I’ll do my best to make your stay comfortable and help you enjoy this awesome city to the fullest! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding my listing.”

El Gouna is an international kite surfing destination with water sports and aquatic activities available all year round due to the sheltered reef headland. There are plenty of water sports facilities and centres located around the town. Boat owners have a choice of 3 marinas, including the Abu Tig Marina. Sports in El Gouna aren't limited to water activities, volleyball games are organized on several beaches and you can rent a scooter or bicycle to explore on two wheels. The Go-Kart circuit, located on the road between the Downtown area and Abu Tig Marina is popular with youth and teens and horseback riding is available at Yalla Stables.  For golfers, the 18-hole family recreational centre in the Marina offers challenging obstacles and amusing entertainment for all ages. The ACE International Tennis Academy offers tennis lessons and features clay tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and a mini-football field. El Gouna Sporting Club hosts athletes and spectators for exercise and sporting events at the town's full-size field.   Adventurous residents and guests can try a boat trip to one or more of the islands surrounding El Gouna, or venture into the Eastern Desert for a visit to the nearby Bedouin village or a tour of a desert monastery. Arrangements can also be made to visit Egypt's most popular historical sites in places including Luxor, Aswan and Cairo from the town.    Compared to the downtown area, the resplendent Abu Tig Marina is a classier shopping venue in El Gouna housing a multitude of boats and yachts and offering a fine selection of fashionable boutiques. Intimate restaurants, cafes and bars add to the refined atmosphere of the location. In addition to the beautiful yachts and amazing sea trips on offer at the marina in El Gouna, every Friday a festival is held at the seafront. The program usually includes live concerts, dance performances, food and drinks. Children also have their festival, at the town's numerous kids' clubs and playgrounds.