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El Gouna: Kitesurf in style on the Red Sea
El Gouna is probably one of the world’s most popular kitespots. This man‑made Red Sea resort is unlike our other destinations. It’s a little Egyptian, a little artificial, yet still authentic. Sounds odd? It is—but in the best way!
For many kiters, El Gouna is “kite-life as it should be,” with a huge choice of lovely hotels, tasty restaurants and bars—all close by. El Gouna draws lots of kitesurfers who spread across different kite centers. Because—even as an advanced kiter—you’re only allowed to launch from an official center in Egypt. Some aim for volume; others are smaller with higher standards.
It took us a while to find exactly what we wanted, and Makani Beach Club offers the exclusivity and high quality we were looking for—unique in El Gouna.
If you’re new to kitesurfing and want to learn in a beautiful, beginner‑friendly area, then kitesurfing in El Gouna is a great option. Find more beginner info on our Learn to kitesurf page.
Get excited for El Gouna and the kite trips and hotels we’ve tested for you.
- Huge shallow kite area with turquoise water
- Only 4 hours flight from Northern Europe
- 10 km long sandy beach
- Various hotels in El Gouna to suit every need
- Many international restaurants and bars
- Large selection of different sports
- All year summer temperatures
- Destination for single travellers, couples, family
- Urlaubsziel für Alleinreisende, Paare und Familien
Marci, Center Manager
"Kiting couldn’t be better – flat, turquoise water for all levels right from the center! Besides kiting we also enjoy healthy food, fitness, and yoga here. All true to the motto ‘Healthy Lifestyle’!"
Kitespot & kiteschool
The El Gouna kitespot is perfect for beginners thanks to its large shallow areas and steady wind. With fine sand and wind on over 70% of days per year, El Gouna makes for an unforgettable holiday.
The shallow lagoon at Makani Beach Club offers endless space on the water for kitesurfing. There are no rocks, reefs, or other obstacles, making it one of the dream spots to learn to kite!
If you’ve never kited and want to know what to expect in your first lessons, check our Learn to kitesurf page. You’ll find more helpful information there.
KITESCHOOL
Makani Beach Club sits right on the turquoise lagoon of the Red Sea on El Gouna’s North Beach. It’s only a few minutes by tuk‑tuk from the hotels and marina. The club offers you:
- VDWS‑licensed kite instructors
- The latest Duotone kite gear
- Plenty of space on the water
- Many social areas to relax and chat
- Fitness center right at the kitespot
- Restaurant and bar with lots of treats
KITEWORLDWIDE PACKAGES IN EL GOUNA
In El Gouna we offer different packages including accommodation and kite services.
Please note: Due to reduced package prices, there is no refund for rental or lessons if the weather is unsuitable (too much or too little wind).
- Accommodation as booked
- Airport transfer
12 h small group kite courseHotels in El Gouna
If you spend all day on the water kiting, you’ll want a soft bed to relax and sleep! We’ve checked all the hotels to handpick the coolest kite stays in El Gouna.
The stylish 4‑star Three Corners Ocean View Hotel has 153 spacious rooms yet still feels cozy—you won’t get lost on the way to the breakfast buffet. As an adults‑only hotel, all guests are 16+ and the vibe is relaxed.
The Three Corners Rihana Resort sits on a lagoon and is a Nubian‑style architectural gem. Buildings cluster in lush gardens with signature domes and arches in glorious sunset colors.
Breakfast is included at the Three Corners Ocean View.
At Three Corners Rihana, all meals are included.
Around the marina you’ll find many restaurants serving delicious food—there’s something for everyone.
For anyone wanting extra sports alongside kitesurfing in El Gouna, here are some ideas right at the Makani Beach Club. You can do these and many more activities directly at Makani Beach Club:
Playground Yoga
Playground Yoga (PLAY) builds strength and mobility with yoga‑based movements.
Spintonic (SPIN)
This mix of spinning and toning is the ultimate workout to boost endurance and strength—perfect for longer kiteboard sessions in the days ahead.
Hot Iron
This workout is for tough women and men. Under the Egyptian sun, you’ll train all muscles with weights on the beach. Then straight into the cool water!
Massages and wellness
At Makani Beach Club in El Gouna you can book a relaxing massage between kite sessions. Experienced therapists offer relaxation and sports massages from 20 to 90 minutes. Sea view included.
There’s plenty more to discover on site. The Makani Beach Club team will be happy to help.
If you or your non-kiting companion wants to do something other than kitesurfing then you can still stay active as El Gouna offers a lot of variety:
WAKEBOARDING
El Gouna’s wakeboard park will pull you over the water at high speed or you can fly through the air to practice new tricks. Sliders Cable Park has two large wakeboard facilities with one that rotates clockwise, and the other counter-clockwise so the experienced can try out new moves on the course.The park is also great for beginners as its small two-mast facility allows you to master your wakeboarding skills gently.
DIVING
El Gouna allows you to stay in your water element by diving into its depths, best experienced between June to September. There are many local dive spots including Bluff Point which has a crazy steep wall covered with large fan corals, and the caves are also really exciting.The wreck named Rosalie Moller comes recommended as a dive where you can explore the well preserved sunken ship complete with its intact bridge and engine room. East of El Gouna is Sha’ab El Erg, where you can also explore a beautiful coral garden.
The underwater views are best in the morning and with a bit of luck, you may even meet dolphins, crocodile fish, blue spotted rays, reef sharks and manta rays.
ROUND TRIPS
If you want to stay on land and explore the area, we recommend a desert safari by quad or camel, as well as a trip to Luxor or Cairo.
Everything you need to know for your El Gouna holiday
You can obtain a visa at the Egyptian airport for €25, paid to the authorities. Your transfer driver will assist if you have further questions.
As a European resident, you need a passport valid for at least six more months.
Flights from Germany take about five hours
Flights from Southern Europe take around four hours
The transfer from the airport to Seahorse Bay takes about 15 - 20 minutes
Airlines flying to Hurghada:
Condor
TUIFly
and other airlines
prices range from about €300 up to €900
Here is a link to a currency converter: http://www.oanda.com/lang/de/currency/converter/
In allen Unterkünften ist ein kostenloses W-Lan Netz verfügbar.
- Passport
- Sunscreen (min. SPF 30–50, water-resistant) and after-sun lotion. Looking for reef-friendly sunscreen? Check here.
- Beach towel and flip-flops
- Light clothing (sweater, pants for the evening)
- Neoprene shoes are a must. Find shoes here.
- Wetsuit. In summer, a lycra is enough. Nothing suitable in your closet? Find more here.
- Kite equipment (for guests without course or rental). Missing something? You might find it in the Kite-Buddy online shop.
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