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.”

Average temperatures in El Gouna vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for about half of the year but otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain throughout the year. If you're looking for the very warmest time to visit El Gouna, the hottest months are August, July, and then June. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 102.5°F (39.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 83.6°F (28.7°C) at night. The months with the lowest chance of rain are February, April, and then June. The lowest chance of rain occurs around early January. By contrast, it's most likely to rain or snow in late December. All beaches in El Gouna are equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, with services like food, drinks, snorkelling rental and kite stations. Zeytouna beach is known for its shallow waters and Mangroovy beach is the best spot for parasailing and kiteboarding. For beach, parties head over to Moods Beach Club at the Marina.  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 pe 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 eve