Transport & Touist Information:
Transport: A taxi from the airport costs about 15€ and takes 30 min. This can be arranged before departure. Mini buses service the resort area, are very cheap and run to a regular schedule. Renting a car is also possible and is more convenient. Bicycles or scooters can also be rented. The shops (supermarkets included) can be reached in about a 10-15 min. stroll along the golf course. The new marina shopping and restaurant area is best reached by the mini bus service (a weekly pass is available at the information centre) or local taxi (fixed price 2euro within El Gouna). Tourist Information: For maps of the resort and details on every activity the information centre in Tamr Henna (the nearest shopping area) is a good stop. The Steigenberger hotel about five minutes walk away will also have a tour desk where most things can be arranged. The Club House in Tamr Henna has a pool with free access. Most hotels charge for pool use or require a minimum food/drink purchase.
About Golf:
The 18-hole USPGA golf course designed by the famous American architectural firm of Fred Couples and Bene Gates, thrills beginners as well as advanced players. Whether you are a professional or a novice, you will find all the equipment and training you require at your doorstep. The course rated by the German Golf Federation, offers men’s and ladies tees, ranging from 4,334 meters to 6269 meters with 3 different tees on every hole. USGA Course Rating 68.8 - 73.7
The golf club also offers an aqua driving range with 30 tees, pitch, chip & putt areas, and rentals of trolleys electric carts and golf clubs. Minimum handicap of 45 is required. El Gouna Golf academy and its qualified international PGA golf professionals offer all levels of instruction on and off the course.
In the winter season booking well in advance is essential as it is very busy (tel. int. 20-65-580009). The villa views the 7th hole across the lagoon.
About Kitesurfing, Diving & Fishing:
Kite surfing: There is a very well equipped kite surf school with qualified instructors. El Gouna is one of the few resorts to offer both excellent diving and kite surfing in one place. There is wind throughout the year but Oct. and early Nov. are less windy. There is a large shallow area, which facilitates learning and a boat on standby for anyone getting stuck too far out. Trips are arranged for people to sample kite surfing at one of the nearby islands.
Diving: There are more than eight fully accredited dive schools in El Gouna offering basic training right up to advanced technical dives. The BBC Holiday program has done an episode on learning to dive in El Gouna. One of the oldest is the TGI Diving Centre and another popular one is the Dive Tribe.
Fishing and boat rental: Boats are available for rent or charter from small runabouts for the lagoons to sea going yachts with crew. For deep sea fishing a well equipped boat with a knowledgeable English captain is available
Other Activities:
kite surfing, go carting, quad bike trips, yacht rentals, health clubs, squash, safaris, cultural excursions to Cairo, Luxor, StCatherine's monastery