Description
Under the silhouettes of sharp edged
mountains and bordering the crystal waters of the Red Sea
lies El Gouna, the region's most exclusive destination.
Built on clusters of islands surrounded by turquoise lagoons,
El Gouna spreads over 11 kilometers of the most pristine
beachfront.
El Gouna seems to have something
for everyone including secluded beaches and exclusive hotels
for those seeking the getaway holidays, desert safaris and
the world's best diving for the more adventurous, endless
in-house entertainment for those traveling with the family,
and a great night life for the wild at heart.
El Gouna began with a romantic vision:
friends, boats and a passion for the sea.. What started
out as a dream and a small marina evolved into a fully comprehensive
resort, with Egypt's most luxurious villas, internationally
renowned hotels, a wide range of picturesque restaurants
and a vibrant, bustling village.
And yet from a resort, El Gouna was
to evolve even further - into a town with a life and soul
of its own. El Gouna is no longer simply a tourist destination
but a town attracting visitors and residents from all parts
of the world. Private businesses are thriving, from the
boutique and restaurant owner, to those investing in El
Gouna's industrial sector which includes a brewery, a winery
and a water bottling company. Although difficult to imagine,
El gouna's growth has been carefully planned with beauty
and functionality as its top priorities.
In spite of having grown into a self-sufficient
town resort with powerful infrastructure and extensive community
support facilities, El Gouna has done so with great care
for its surroundings. El Gouna was recently awarded the
"most environmentally friendly resort in Egypt"
for its endless efforts in this area.
El Gouna has grown into a diverse
community where the initial spontaneity and sense of adventure
continue to live on.
Kafr El Gouna
The Kafr is the heartbeat of El Gouna;
a town center with endless activity during the day and few
hours of sleep at night. It is here that guests and residents
come together.
Set on an island, this town center
is built in the traditional Egyptian style of inner courtyards,
endless alleys and rolling domes. The subtle tones of the
Kafr's pastel colored buildings give a spectacular contrast
to the bright turquoise of its surrounding lagoons.
The Kafr provides everything one
would expect of a lively downtown area; colorful shops,
art galleries, cafes, a wide selection of restaurants from
local delicacies to fine French and Italian dinning, bars,
discotheques, a cinema as well as the more practical services
such as a school, travel agencies and a post office.
How to get there:
From outside Egypt
Some international flights now go to Hurghada, otherwise
fly direct to Cairo then either take an internal flight
(see below) or go overland by bus or by car. Contact your
travel agent for details.
From Cairo
Overland
You may like to book a tour through a travel agent or hire
your own transport. Bear in mind that desert driving has
special requirements and be sure to get a suitable vehicle
and guidance on possible hazards. 0therwise you can travel
to each location by bus or service taxi and arrange trips
from there.
El Gouna:
Service taxis or buses (including Superjets) from Ahmed
Helmi terminal, near Ramses Station or from abdel Mounim
Riyad terminal, near the Ramses Hilton
Hotel. Bus lines from Hurghada
By air
Refer to your tour operator.
