El Gouna, Egypt: Average Review Ratings

Weather

Weather was hot but still windy , afternoon was perfect weather

Holiday

was great holiday

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

We have been twice, once in April and once in November.

April was hot and sunny.

November more changeable, unusually we had several overcast days with some rain, but it was still pleasantly warm.

We spend a lot of time on boat trips, snorkelling as both months had comfortable sea temperatures.

Holiday

Perfect for us as it was quiet, which we like and peaceful in our private rented villa.

Private villas can be a good thing during the day when you have few people on the boats, other attractions, shops etc, but in the evening there is a lack of atmosphere as most people are in their all inclusive hotels. Not good for the local economy either.

Many tourists have stopped going following the unrest in Egypt which is a shame as there is no problem in El Gouna.

Any signs of unrest are several hundred miles away in Cairo!

Places Recommended

Colona divers have fantastic staff, good value days out. Dive trips, dive course, and snorkeling every day.
Great food served on the boat, for just £3.50 have a freshly cooked lunch.
A whole day trip is around £20, with two guided snorkelling stops and all the equipment.

Fantastic locations and reefs and a good chance of seeing dolphins on some trips.

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

We were in El Gouna in December--absolutely brilliant.

Sandstorm was a real experience!

Great weather!

Holiday

Brilliant!

Also with no hassle shopping, what a change from places like Sharm, etc.

Opera from the "met" by live satellite link.

Returning June 2013 and again in December 2013!

Private lets are the best because you do what you want, when you want!

Places Recommended

Went to relax but " Captains Table" is great fun and has excellent cuisine.

Seriously good food in the marina, just stupendous.

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

Very, very hot!

Holiday

Fabulous holiday!

We stayed in Abu Tig Marina where the standards are very high.

There are lots of different types of eating places.

Will be returning again in February 2013 for three weeks.

Places Recommended

El Gouna which has plenty of restaurants, shops and entertainment.

Also, visit all the temples.

Hire a quad bike and drive through the dessert which is a great experience.

Luxor for the valley of the kings which is unbelievable!

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

Not a cloud in the sky. Lovely warm breeze most days.

Holiday

Hotel again was lovely,not very busy. Entertainment was not as good as it is in September. Staff seem to fob you off with excuses. Not at all impressed with Thomas Cook rep

Places Recommended

Marina, Go-carting,Sindbad submarine trip

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

Very hot, with a nice cool breeze blowing every so often.

The lagoon will cool you down if it gets too hot.

Its been beautiful here for the last 3 weeks or so, a welcome from the Cold damp of the UK.

Holiday

I was an a Writers Residency for a month. Its a great place to relax, chill out and be inspired by the wonderful Nubian buildings.

Amazing place for family, friends and couples. It's quiet with no fuss - just pleasant enough to enjoy.

Places Recommended

Abu Tiq Marina has good places to eat and drink.

You can do the Lagoon trip.

The Library is a really nice place and if you want to know more about the history of Egypt the Culturama is delivered in English, French and German.

They have a local winery and brewery you can sample the wine and learn more about the organic wines of Egypt.

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

Wonderful, perfect temperatures and warm evenings.

Sometimes a welcome breeze during the day! Lovely for walking to the marina in the evenings, and quite hot in downtown which is less sheltered.

Holiday

Fantastic, what a select and lovely place! We will go back and tell all our friends!

There are great places to eat, and very reasonable, the selection of restaurants was varied, all budgets and all cuisines. Even the pizzas taste great!

The people are very friendly and happy, probably the year round sunshine helps!

Places Recommended

Bustling Hurghada is good for a bargain!

Cairo is reachable by coach, but pre book flights as it is a better way to travel.

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

It was fantastic weather in August, warm with a breeze which was just wonderful.

And at night it is still warm enough to go for a swim at 4am!

Holiday

World class!

Fantastic dining, world class water sports and the most beautiful views on the red sea coast!

So many wonderful things to do and to be done, a town with wonderful Egyptian architecture.

Places Recommended

Zeytouna Beach

The Marina

Downtown

Tamr Henna, Thai resturant

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes

Weather

Great maybe a bit too hot .
Not really for little ones.Sun all year round so can get a tan any time.

5 star plus

Holiday

Can't say a bad word about the place or people.

We stayed at the Arena Inn - will be going back!!

Still can't get over having fish swimming around my feet as we walked out in the sea.

El Gouna is a beautiful and unique resort on the Red Sea Riviera coast

Places Recommended

Beach, Marina,Downtown ,see here for things to do
http://www.elgounaapartments.com/home/information.htm.

Recommend El Gouna to others

Yes