Kitesurfing in Egypt, the best spots

Best spot to practice the Kitesurf at El Gouna

The village of El Gouna, 5 kilometres north of Hurghada and a 25 minute drive from the airport, is the ideal place to spend your kite holiday with your family. The choice of hotels is colossal, some even have their own private beach. From all-inclusive pensions to breakfast-only hotels, find out as much as you can in advance so that you don’t end up too far from one of the city’s kitesurfing spots. At the farthest end, opt for a hotel within 10-15 minutes of the kite spots – in town or out of town – often at a more attractive price than at the beach. Tuk Tuks are available as taxis, and only cost a few euros. The wind blows side-shore most of the time, a little weaker than in Safaga. Two kilometres from El Gouna town is a long golden sandy beach, a huge spot and perfect for kiteboarding as you have a large shallow standing area. It is a paradise for kitesurfing beginners, but also for freeriders and freestylers who want to perfect their loops. As the wind is rarely present in the morning when the kite clubs open, why not ride a stand up paddle in the canals of El Gouna, a real pleasure to start the day! The village has a less authentic architecture than other Egyptian kite spots, but for those who like to go out to restaurants, have a drink and stroll around, the place is very lively and it is hard to get bored.

Having chosen to do your kitesurfing trip around Hurghada, let yourself be tempted by a 2 or 3 day trip to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, near Luxor and the Nile. This mythical place is known as a famous archaeological site, with many tombs of Pharaohs and their wives.

Best spot for kite in Dahab

At the foot of Mount Sinai, Dahab’s reputation as a great kitesurfing spot is well established. This ancient village of Bedouins and fishermen is just over an hour away from Sharm el-Sheikh airport. Its population of nearly 5000 inhabitants knows how to welcome you in the best way, as kitesurfers and windsurfers have been coming from all over the world for a long time to ride all year round in a setting that has remained almost authentic. The best time to get consistent wind is from March to December. Note that the kite spots are not in the village but 3 kilometres away, close to the hotels.

In summer, the wind is stronger thanks to the venturi effect provided by the environment and mountains. Sailing in the lagoon, flat and shallow water, bordered by a large beach of fine white sand … pure happiness! There are 2 main sailing areas, one for windsurfing and one for kitesurfing, separated by a large sandbank. The kite lagoon is large enough for your first kiteboarding lessons, and the conditions are ideal for building confidence. Independent kiteboarders are also welcome. However, the latter can also enjoy themselves on the so-called speed spot, located downwind of the windsurfers. That’s not all, as kitesurfers who love waves have the privilege of riding on the Napoleon reef, where the wind is often stronger, sometimes reaching 30 knots. The prevailing north-north-easterly wind picks up gradually during the day and is a bit less in the lagoon, but steady. Mask and snorkel are required to visit the seabed quite close to the shore, and stand up paddling is also possible before the wind makes its presence felt. Whether you are a family, a couple, friends or even alone, a kiteboarding holiday in Dahab is sure to delight you thanks to the beauty of the spots and the breathtaking scenery.

 As you can see, Cleopatra’s country is full of kitesurfing spots from the north to the south, passing through central Egypt. Beautifully coloured waters, from green or turquoise to deep blue, golden sandy beaches, mountains in the background, thousands of years old archaeological sites to visit, snorkeling, scuba diving. It is now very easy and so pleasant to spend an excellent stay in Egypt. The water temperature varies between 22° and 30°, and the air between 20° and 45° depending on the season. Sunshine is guaranteed on your kite holiday. As for travel, airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Transavia, Condor, Egypt Air, etc. and even charters fly from Europe to Egyptian airports. The visa is compulsory at a cost of 50 Euro, and can either be taken via a travel agency as part of a complete package, or directly on the spot on arrival, but you will have to stand in the queue and therefore lose some time.

Kitesurfing in Egypt is feasible for all levels of kiteboarders. The good weather and wind all year round only increase the desire to go there. Don’t wait any longer to go to Egypt, it’s a magical place to go at least once in your life.