The warm and dry subtropical desert weather, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters of El Ein Sokhna have brought in the international crowd into what was once an exclusively Egyptian retreat. This place enjoys good weather the whole year round and temperatures in May will signal a substantial rise as the resort enters summer with highs of 33 and lows of 18 degrees Celsius. Expect 1 day of rain and 11 hours of sunshine this month.
The Middle East and North Africa golf world is abuzz with the biggest golfing event in Egypt, the Annual Stella Di Mare International Pro-Am held in May. European tour stars take part in this prestigious golf tournament that serves as the "pre-season good luck charm" for those going on to the next competitions.
Since there is a possibility of just one day of rain this month, a desert adventure is ideal. A day trip can be booked with Get Your Guide, which starts off from Ain Sukhna port, before moving on to the great pyramids of Giza; next on the agenda is the pharaohs' gravesites and the amazing famous Sphinx. You'll travel in an air-conditioned SUV through the desert to Saqqara, City of the Dead and Mastaba. A camel ride and a sumptuous lunch at the local restaurant are included.
The Creative Jet Beach Sokhna enjoys a wonderful location with its own private beach area. There are 57 air-conditioned rooms with tiled floors, wooden furniture, private bathroom and a balcony or pool views. Their in-house restaurant, Abou Nawas serves generous buffet breakfasts and different international and local cuisine for lunch and dinner. Some of the amenities include a fitness centre, children's playground and Wi-Fi. Take a dip in the outdoor pool with its Kiwi Bar when the day is too hot to venture any further afield.
