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Kitesurfing in El Gouna, with the Egypt experts.
Spread across islands that are interlinked by lagoons, along 10 km of beachfront, dotted with hotels.
The El Gouna season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable kitesurf months are highlighted below, based on our own time on the water here.
Why you'll love kitesurfing in El Gouna!
El Gouna Luxury Kitesurf Holidays
Spread across islands that are interlinked by lagoons, along 10 km of beachfront, dotted with hotels. There is a nice marina area, making a home for some very luxury vessels, with a hand full of cafes and restaurants overlooking the water. El Gouna is a great location for families, or single traveller, as the town boasts excellent services, a superb infrastructure, year-round sunshine and stunning beaches. The nearby Hurghada International Airport has a wide number of flights to Europe in both directions.
Planet Kitesurf Holidays specialise in luxury tailor-made tours in Egypt, so please call and ask an Egypt kitesurf holiday expert about combining g a kitesurf stay in El Gouna with the historical town of Luxor on The Nile (or a Nile Cruise perhaps), together with one of the other Egypt kitesurf resorts we offer.
Kitesurfing In El Gouna
El Gouna is extremely popular with kitesurfers, especially beginners and improvers, from June to October. Outside of these months it is better to head further south for better wind in our experience. It is also worth noting that many of the kitesurf lagoons in El Gouna are tidal, meaning that at low tides it is only possible to kitesurf further our in deeper water which is not good for beginners. Again, the resorts further South (such as Soma Bay or Hurghada), do not have this tidal issue.
There is a huge number of very impressive kitesurf schools in El Gouna, especially at the Northern end of the resort where the huge open beach stretches out for some kms. Planet Kitesurf have visited all the kitesurf school in El Gouna and hand-picked only the very best for our clients, ensuring the best equipment, at the least crowded locations.
Speak to a Egypt expert
We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Egypt. Tell us your dates and level, and we'll tell you honestly whether El Gouna is your best match.
Skill level match
How well El Gouna suits each stage of your kitesurf journey.
Learn To Kitesurf 100%
Improver (not riding upwind) 90%
Independent kiter with storage 90%
Independent kiter 90%
El Gouna in pictures
Kitesurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Combine your El Gouna stay with everything else worth travelling for. Every tour is built around your dates, level and budget.
The best of Egypt
From £3,500 ppThis tour delivers the ultimate luxury Egyptian adventure, taking you from the legendary Pyramids, Sphinx and the dazzling new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the magical temples of Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu, all explored with expert private guiding. You then discover Luxor’s world-famous wonders, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, before finishing with a sumptuous stay on the Red Sea, where pristine beaches, warm waters and high-end comfort provide the perfect end to an unforgettable journey through ancient history and modern elegance.
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Cairo - Nile Cruise - Soma Bay
From £2,250 ppThis 14-day luxury tour, is the perfect combination of luxury beach resort and a taste of what this fascinating country has to offer. Explore ancient Cairo, gaze at the Great Pyramids and sail in luxury down the lifeblood of Egypt on a five-day luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Accommodation throughout the tour is at the very best hotels Egypt has to offer, including the Mena House Cairo at the foot of the pyramids, a small luxury Nile Cruise and top beach resort in Soma Bay.For those on a smaller budget, we can downgrade the accommodation for a more affordable, but still good quality, holiday.
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Luxor and Soma Bay
From £1,900 ppA simple 3-day extension tour to Luxor after or before your Red Sea beach stay in Soma Bay (or other Red Sea resort to include El Gouna, Hurghada, El Quseir or Marsa Alam)
Discover this tour →Recommended hotels in El Gouna
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the kitesurf logistics. These are the ones we'd book ourselves.
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From £145/night · bed & breakfast
Casa Cook El Gouna
- A newly built hotel offering simple luxury at its best
- 100-room adults-only hotel
- A secluded retreat set in a picturesque vista
From £211/night · bed & breakfast
The Chedi El Gouna
- New luxury hotel for 2023
- Perfect for couples or singles
- The best Spa in El Gouna
From £128/night · all inclusive
Double Tree Hilton El Gouna
- New modern hotel, elegant design with a relaxed upscale feel.
- Short stroll to both the Scuba Diving centre and Kitesurf school
- Great value for money given the new good standard
From £394/night · bed & breakfast
La Maison Bleue
- Highly unusual luxury hotel in French colonial style
- Incredible attention to detail throughout
- Large opulent rooms
What our clients say
From clients who booked El Gouna with us.
Casa Cook was an ideal location for me and my wife; Matt's brilliant advice for it as a good kite foiling spot and the best room to go for (sea view) was invaluable. It's a walk of about 100-150m to get beyond the reef for foiling, which is pretty easy given the winds are steady. Hotel, pool, food…
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and room all of a really high standard, as were the super helpful staff. The kite centre is part of the hotel's pool/bar complex and is one of the best I've seen. For a couple where only one of you kites this place is perfect. Thanks Planet.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask us before booking their first, or fifteenth, kitesurf holiday.
What are the best beginner Kitesurf spots in Egypt +
Soma Bay and El Gouna are widely regarded as the two best places to learn kitesurfing in Egypt, offering reliable wind, warm water and excellent teaching conditions throughout the season.
At Planet Kitesurf Holidays, Soma Bay is our top recommendation for most beginners and intermediate riders. Unlike many Red Sea destinations, its riding areas are less affected by low tide, providing longer and more consistent time on the water. Combined with expansive flat-water lagoons, professional kite centres and steady thermal winds, Soma Bay offers one of the easiest and safest learning environments in Egypt. It is also home to some of the highest quality beachfront resorts on the western Red Sea coast, making it the perfect destination for travellers looking to combine luxury accommodation with world-class kitesurfing.
El Gouna is an equally impressive alternative and one of Egypt's most established kitesurfing destinations. Its vast shallow lagoons, dependable wind conditions and excellent range of kite schools make it ideal for beginners and riders looking to progress. Beyond the water, El Gouna offers a vibrant marina, excellent restaurants, lively nightlife and a wide choice of accommodation, creating a relaxed resort atmosphere that appeals to couples, families and groups alike.
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