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Flatwater paradise in the Seahorse Bay
Kite Season
Seahorse Bay is located between Hurghada and El Gouna and offers the perfect conditions for kitesurfers. We discovered Ibi & Friends’ amazing Kite Club many years ago and due to their unique setup not seen anywhere else in Egypt, we partnered with them to bring you the ultimate experience.
Seahorse Bay offers three unique elements to your holiday:
1. Accommodation right at the spot and kite school area: you have the choice between three different accommodation options with just a five minutes walk from the new kite centre. No more missing out on wind because of tuk-tuk rides or late buses here!
2. Limited guests at our kite school allowing for more space: the reduced numbers of kitesurfers, students and equipment storage means you’ll always have enough space for launching and landing.
3. Kiting at low tide: most spots in Egypt are affected by low tide, but experienced kitesurfers can still ride at Seahorse Bay even when the water runs low thanks to the ‘pool’ in the ocean.
At Seahorse Bay we offer a special ‘no-worries package’ where everything is included. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, advanced or even a non-kiter as our packages have everything you need covered.
What you get
- Family like atmosphere at Ibi & Friends Kiteclub
- Living right at the spot, without TukTuk rides
- Complete packages for all levels
- Limited availability for more space on the water
- From bed to board: only 100m from the launch area
- For single travelers, families and couples
Nagy, Kite Instructor
"For me, the kite club in Seahorse Bay is a special place because we are one big family. Our guests immediately get to know other kitesurfers and new friends. I love the kitespot because it offers a great space for beginners, intermediate or freestyler to practice and have fun."
Kitespots & KiteSchool
Thanks to the large shallow water area and the stable wind direction the spot is perfect for beginners. There is enough space in the lagoon as the number of students and storage slots are limited. Neither beginners nor advanced kiters will feel restricted.
The shallow lagoon has a nice sandy bottom and receives wind 70% of the year providing ideal conditions for unforgettable kitesurf sessions. However, we recommend wearing booties due to the shells and stones in the water.
Experienced kitesurfers can kite independently of the tide via the ‘pool’ connecting to the deeper ocean.
The Seahorse Bay Kite Club offers kitesurfing lessons with professional VDWS licensed instructors, together with kite rental and gear storage for up to 25 guests in a friendly atmosphere.
The Kite Club is located right at the lagoon on a private lot of around 1400 m² only 100 metres from the launch and landing area. Together with the Kite Villa, there is a charming garden that joins the accommodation. You’ll find showers along with cosy sunbeds and seating areas perfect for relaxing between or after kite sessions.
If you want to know what else the kite centre has to offer, just scroll down to accommodations and check out the Kite Club.
KITESURF COURSES & GEAR
The professional instructors at the Kite Club Seahorse Bay teach in English or German. All instructors are licensed and teach in small groups of up to a maximum of 4 people to ensure the fast progression of your skills.
You can also acquire your VDWS kite licence right after your kite course, which will validate your level and allow you to rent gear everywhere around the world.
For more advanced kiters, we offer courses to improve your technique and to reach the next (VDWS) level.
We always provide kites from Core Kiteboarding and Boards from Core, North and SU2, so that you can find the perfect setup.
KiteWorldWide packages at Seahorse Bay
Like our many other KiteWorldWide destinations, we offer a fully inclusive package for Seahorse Bay. This guarantees the maximum enjoyment of your holiday without any hidden costs.
Attention: Due to the extremely reduced package prices, there are no refunds of costs for the rental equipment or courses in the case of unsuitable weather conditions (too much or too less wind).
Included services for all Kite packages
- Delicious half board
- Accommodation as booked
- Kite services as booked
- Access to the kite station
- 1 x Weekly BBQ
- Airport transfer
- Free SUP Rental (no-wind-activity)
- 2 x Evening excursions (El Gouna / Hurghada)
Free SUP Rental
12 h small group kite course
VDWS licenseKite Club Seahorse Bay
At the Kiteclub, you can expect a unique and familiar atmosphere and our super friendly team. In addition to the 11 rooms, there is a lovingly landscaped garden, several chill-out areas and two sun decks with a view of the lagoon and sun loungers. In the Kitevilla there are also a lot of games, a pool and foosball table and our snack bar, which is happy to provide you with Egyptian and international food during the day. At the Kiteclub you will also find another highlight, our sauna. Especially in the winter months, there is nothing better than relaxing and warming up your muscles after a long kite session!
If you prefer, or for any reason the Kite Club is fully booked, we can accommodate you in the cosy Seahorse Bay Pension.
Another accommodation option for all kiter is the Golden Beach Resort. The all-inclusive hotel is only a five-minute walk from the kite club and is especially suitable for families with children and non-kiters due to its large pool area and sports facilities.
CATERING
Half board is included in your stay at our Kiteclub and is prepared fresh for each guest. The breakfast contains a wide variety of drinks, bread, eggs in different styles, yoghurts, fruit salads, cornflakes, different spreads and also various types of meat and cheese.
The daily evening meal offers a choice of three main courses with varying starters and desserts. You can order wine and beer at the Kite Club, although we recommend you to bring other alcohol from the Duty-Free shop at the airport.
The Seahorse Bay Pension provides a delicious breakfast to get you started before kiting in the morning. In the evenings you join Kite Club to have dinner with all of our guests. Dinner offers a choice of three main courses with varying starters and desserts, and wine is available on request.
At the Golden Beach Resort, you will be completely catered for and there’s no need to worry about planning anything!
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE
EXCURSION TO HURGHADA
You’ll head to old Hurghada with a local that shows you how to experience Egypt for real. You can snatch up some good deals at a bazaar and try some local delicacies. Afterwards, we will have some drinks at a cocktail bar with live music.
EXCURSION TO EL GOUNA
Our second evening excursion goes to the tourist city El Gouna. An entirely different evening awaits you. For lots of regular tourists this is paradise – you should at least see it once, just to be able to talk about it. We’ll show you the best restaurants and bars in the marina. You can smoke shisha, chill out and party it up.
BARBECUE AND BONFIRE NIGHT
One night a week is set aside for the Kiteclub Seahorse Bay. We fire up the Barbecue and the bonfire to chill and feast in the garden while chatting about the latest kites and moves. Afterwards we hang around at the oriental corner, smoking a shisha and getting into the right mood for the upcoming days.
SUP
Stand-up-paddling is the fitness trend of the last years. No matter if you watch the big wave surfers on Hawaii or you go to the flat water river around the corner, SUPs are everywhere. We have four sets of SUPs at the Kite Club which you can use at any time.
SNORKELLING
KiteWorldWide guests can get snorkelling gear for free at our Kite Club and explore the close reef.
NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE
DIVING
The Red Sea is also known for its beautiful diving areas and offers the possibility to experience astonishing diving or snorkeling day trips. Diving excursions as well as lessons are available at the diving school, which is only five minutes away. It has its own diving boats starting right in front of the Calimera.
QUAD BIKING TOURS
With a bunch of horsepower under your buttocks and in small groups including a local guide you will be cruising through the desert of Egypt. It is up to you whether you want to gently cruise around and enjoy the beautiful landscape or taking those machines to top speed drifting through the soft sand.
EXCURSION TO LUXOR OR CAIRO
Day trips to Luxor and its ‘Valley of the Kings and Thebes’ or to Cairo are recommended and totally worth the drive. You should just keep in mind that those excursions will take a whole day so you might want to check the wind prior to the booking.
There are tons more to experience. The team at Kite Club Seahorse Bay would love to help you find just the right activities for you!
General information
ALL THE USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW AS YOU TRAVEL TO EGYPT, AND IF ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TRIP PLEASE SHOUT LOUD!
As a European resident, you need a passport that is valid for at least six months.
- Flights from northern Europe take about five hours
- Flights from southern Europe take about four hours
- The transfer from the airport to Seahorse Bay takes about 15 – 20 minutes
- Condor
- TUIFly
- and further airlines
- the price varies between roughly 300 and up to 900€
The team of Ibi & Friends will be awaiting you at the Kite Club regardless of the time you arrive.
You can pay with Euros, Egyptian Pounds or by Visa/Mastercard, but at the Kite Club, you can only pay in Euro cash (not with credit cards).
- breakfast is included
- per day you will need approximately 10-20 € for lunch and drinks
- there’s a bar available right at the kitespot
Free WiFi is available in and around the main house.
- Passport
- Sunscreen (we recommend LSF30 and waterproof) and Aprés Sun Lotion
- Beach towel and Flip-Flops
- Light clothing (jumper, trousers for the evening)
- Kitesurf beginners, who will be likely to walk in the lagoon, should bring thin neoprene shoes
- For summer, boardshorts are enough. In Fall we recommend a shorty and in winter a full length wetsuit.
- Kite Equipment (for guests who have not booked a course or rental equipment)
A male advanced kiter (level 6 or 7), weighing about 80kg, would need: 7m²-12m² (moste frequently used size: 10m²)
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