El Gouna Red Sea Egypt resort

El Gouna is one of the most amazing resorts in the world. It is located in Red Sea governorate in Egypt.
It has many beautiful hotels and natural views. 

The El Gouna Story

El Gouna had its beginnings in one man’s search to find the most beautiful spot on the seaside to build a house and small boat jetty. Around two decades ago Samih Sawiris, chairman of Orascom Hotels & Development a subsidiary of Orascom Development , El Gouna’s parent company, found that beautiful spot, conveniently located just north of Hurghada on the west coast of the Red Sea. It wasn’t long before Sawiris’ friends, struck by the splendor of the azure waters and dramatic backdrop of mountains, asked to join him. In this way the town slowly blossomed into the vibrant community it is today, fulfilling Sawiris’ and OHD’s vision of “carving paradise out of the desert.”

Today’s El Gouna is home to 17 spectacular hotels built along 10 kilometers of beachfront and spreads across islands interlinked by lagoons. Neighborhoods of attractive villas and apartments bustle with the activity of entrepreneurs, artists, environmentalists, sports enthusiasts and other individuals and families from all over the world who have made El Gouna their permanent or vacation home. The town is easily accessed from Europe via the nearby Hurghada International Airport and boasts a superb infrastructure and excellent services as well as natural beaches and year-round sunshine.

El Gouna is immaculately maintained and has a wide variety of activities and entertainment options, world-class cuisine and an exciting nightlife. It is also the perfect jumping-off point to experience the many historical, archeological and cultural treasures of Egypt. These aspects, as well as the stunning natural and architectural beauty of the resort, combine to make El Gouna the Red Sea’s premier leisure destination.

El Gouna Location

El Gouna  is Located 25 kilometers north of the Hurghada International Airport, El Gouna is only a 4-hour flight from Europe’s major capitals. Several major airline carriers operate weekly flights to Hurghada and El Gouna receives over 100,000 visitors a year from Germany, Belgium, the UK, France, Holland, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, and Poland.

Excursions:

 The town’s location offers good access to Egypt’s many natural wonders, historical sites, and archaeological treasures. The ancient temples of Luxor and Aswan and the pyramids of Cairo are only a bus or plane trip away, and Bedouin guides are always available for tours through the rugged Eastern Desert region. Day and overnight trips to Luxor, Aswan, Cairo, and Sinai are easily arranged from El Gouna. For a sample of trips on offer, see our excursions page or contact your preferred tour operator. 

El Gouna Image Gallery:

See some favorite photos of El Gouna’s beautiful landscape, stunning architecture, and vibrant community.

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El Gouna Hotels and Resorts - A World of Options 

El Gouna, Red Sea is host to 16 hotels and resorts. Accommodations options include the convenience of a marina inn, the charm of a downtown boutique hotel, or the luxury of a five-star beach resort. La Maison Bleue new 6* Boutique Hotel recently opened it's door in El Gouna.

Whether you’re attracted to an intimate inn with the waterfront elegance of the marina, a hotel with traditional Arab architecture, or the sprawling luxury of a five-star Red Sea resort, you’ll find that there are accommodations to suit every mood and budget in El Gouna. Also, our Dine Around program allows you to enjoy a meal at 20 outlets throughout El Gouna regardless of your hotel of residence. 

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General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi: considers presidential bid

Egypt's army chief has indicated that he may run for president in elections slated for later this year 

according to state media.

General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who led a military coup last July to depose the country's first democratically-elected leader, Mohamed Morsi, said on Saturday that he would run for the top post if the Egyptian people and army want him to.

"If I run then it must be at the request of the people and with a mandate from my army... We work in a democracy," Sisi said during an army seminar in Cairo.

Egyptian military officers told AFP news agency that Sisi had support within the army to stand in the election.

Sisi's comments come only days ahead of a referendum on a new Egyptian constitution scheduled for January 14-15.

The referendum will lead the way for parliamentary and presidential elections, as mandated by a political roadmap set up by the country's military-led interim government.

Vote of confidence

Samer Shehata, a professor of Middle East politics at the University of Oklahoma in the United States, told Al Jazeera: "If there are millions and millions of people who participate [in the referendum] ... he'll see that as an indication, I think, of a run for the presidency."

The referendum marks the first time Egyptians will vote since Morsi's removal and is largely seen to be as much a public vote of confidence in Sisi as in the charter itself.

Egyptian state news agency, MENA, quoted Sisi on Saturday urging Egyptians to "assume national responsibility and turn out in force to vote in the constitutional referendum in order to correct the democratic path and build a modern democratic state".

The military general is a polarising figure in Egypt, supported by people who called for Morsi's removal in mass protests last July, and hated by those who backed the deposed former president.

Morsi's supporters have held frequent protests calling for his reinstatement. They have been met by a widespread crackdown from security forces, and thousands have been arrested.

Sisi's candidacy for president could further deepen the divisions between many Egyptians.

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