El Ein Sokhna, Egypt also known as Ain Soukhna or El-Soukhna is a town in the Suez Governorate located on the western shore of the Egyptian Red Coast. It is 55 kilometres south of Suez and 120 kilometres east of Cairo or one hour drive on the new highway.
El Ein Sokhna has a subtropical temperate desert climate and enjoys reliably hot, dry and sunny weather year-round.
The attractive beaches in El Ein Sokhna are the closest to Cairo and enjoy the reputation of being pristine clean and edged by clear crystal waters. Add to this the resort's wonderful weather, and it's not hard to see why what used to be an exclusively Egyptian retreat is fast becoming an popular holiday hotspot for tourists from across the globe.
January is the coldest month in El Ein Sokhna although the average temperature is still 14 degrees Celsius with peaks at 19 degrees that can drop to 9 degrees. Rainfall is estimated at 3 days with average humidity of 64 percent. There will be sunshine for an average of 8 hours per day.
The pleasantly warm weather of January offers a great time to play golf at the Stella Di Mare Golf Course. This is an 18 hole par 72 championship course that would be challenging to players of all levels. Manicured greens and generous fairways with hidden hazards make this an appealing course. Located within the Stella di Mare Golf, Spa and Country Club complex, caddies, trolleys and golf carts are available for rent.
Links Restaurant is Stella di Mare Golf, Spa and Country Club's main restaurant and is located next to the lobby. It offers a diverse selection of food in its buffet and a la carte menus. The restaurant has a capacity of 160 guests, 80 of which can enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace - perfect on a warm, balmy January night.
The 3 Stella di Mare hotels in El Ein Sokhna have a five star rating and belong to the higher price range. One other hotel that offers luxury accommodation but on budget friendly rates is the La Sirena Hotel & Resort. It is surrounded by landscaped gardens and has a big outdoor pool and sun terrace ideal for soak up the sun. The 125 rooms are brightly coloured and offer a seating area with sofa, kitchen, mini bar, satellite TV and private bathroom.
