El Gouna, meaning ‘lagoon’ in Arabic, is a chic and stylish beach on the northern Red Sea on Egypt’s eastern coast. A bustling resort town, El Gouna has been attracting wealthy Egyptian holidaymakers and jet-set Europeans with its high-end shopping, diverse dining scene and, of course, a very attractive beach. It’s the kind of place where families and couples like to come to unwind and treat themselves to a few days in a 5-star resort – there are also plenty of activities to enjoy in the area.
El Gouna is well-known in Egypt for its watersports – higher winds mean good conditions for kite-surfing, water-skiing and paragliding, to name just a few. The picturesque natural seascape is laced by a network of canals and lagoons, with sandy islands set in the middle. Staying in El Gouna means days spent relaxing on white sandy beaches or playing at the area’s famous golf course, and evening drinking in cocktail bars.
