Egypt travel guide
What to see in El Gouna
A town of lagoons and canals on the Red Sea, with diving, kitesurfing and a laid-back feel, north of Hurghada.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: April and from October to January
El Gouna highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Lagoons
Boats between the houses.
- Abu Tig Marina
The marina.
- Kitesurfing
Wind almost all year round.
- Red Sea reefs
Snorkelling and diving.
- Giftun Island
Beaches by boat.
Day trips from El Gouna
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to El Gouna
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to El Gouna are April and from October to January. If you can, avoid from May to September (extreme heat).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with strong warnings
- Jun with strong warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
- from May to September
Extreme heat
From May to September temperatures top 40 °C; there’s no shade in the Valley of the Kings.
What to do: Visits at 6 in the morning, a rest from noon to 5 pm and a Nile cruise with air conditioning.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a koshari joint. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Egypt guide.
Frequently asked questions about El Gouna
What to see in El Gouna?
Lagoons, Abu Tig Marina, Kitesurfing, Red Sea reefs and Giftun Island.
What to see in El Gouna in one day?
Don’t miss Lagoons, Abu Tig Marina, Kitesurfing, Red Sea reefs and Giftun Island. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to El Gouna?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to El Gouna are April and from October to January. If you can, avoid from May to September (extreme heat).
What day trips can you take from El Gouna?
Red Sea snorkelling and Luxor from Hurghada.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.