Hurghada Travel Forum

El Gouna
Posted: Fri January 11, 2008 08:50 AM UTC

Hi fellow travellers,

has anybody stayed in El Gouna resort - it should be nearby Hurghada, apparently very nice resort...If so, what is it like please?
many thanks!!!
Kat

Kat&Debs

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Re: El Gouna
Posted: Fri January 11, 2008 02:54 PM UTC

Hi there,
I live and work in Hurghada and absolutely love El Gouna. A lot of other ex pats think it is a bit 'stepford wives', but it is clean, good places to eat, beautiful marina with different things to do. One thing though, don't expect to be able to buy a lot of things unless you have a very full purse. The shops are really expensive.
When are you planning on visiting?

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Re: El Gouna
Posted: Fri January 11, 2008 04:27 PM UTC

Hiya,

thanks very much, yes, we are looking for lovely clean place with nice beaches and nice people, nice food...we are not coming there shopping. we want to visit at the end of January - what will the weather be, will it be warm enough to tan and swim in the sea?

thanks so much!!!

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Kat&Debs

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Re: El Gouna
Posted: Sat January 12, 2008 02:04 PM UTC

Well I am not so sure about swimming. I never venture back into the water until at least March, but then I am accustomed to 29 - 32 degree water now. Yes you will still be able to get a tan. Compared to Europe, the weather will be pleasant.

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Re: El Gouna
Posted: Mon January 14, 2008 03:49 PM UTC

I have a friend in Cairo who has property in El Gouna which he goes to himself regularly as he adores it.

As for the water... hmmm... january weather is not the best for swimming I don't think.

I would only go in the water once the Khamsin is out the way!!! (50 days of wind

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