About El Gouna El Gouna is a lifestyle project and has been from the start. In the words of Samih Sawiris, “El Gouna is an evolution, not the realization of a dream”. He only set out to find a beautiful and quiet spot for him and his friends to dock their yachts and enjoy life.

Looking back 30 years later, even he is amazed at what fate has done to this resort town. In its evolution, El Gouna has grown to be one of Egypt’s most successful real estate projects. Compounds within compounds, offering a host of different options have given most settlers everything they want. And if they can’t have a sea view, the sea is only 5 minutes away – max. Restaurants, nightlife, diving, kiting and life as it should be has brought people from all over the world. Germans, Russians, Brits, Australians -the list goes on and on – all have their own unique story as to how they arrived in this resort town. One story that keeps coming up is: “We came here on holiday, fell in love with the place and decided to move here”. Besides the weather being better than Europe, the economy leveling out and the generally laid-back approach to life, El Gouna offers safety.

And for those with children, this is paramount. Security guards are stationed all over the town, keeping watch on people, personal items, and traffic. Areas in El Gouna There are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to living in El Gouna. Apartments, Villas, and townhouses are the most common, with multimillion-dollar mansions pushing the upper limits of lifestyle living. As of this writing, Mangroovy and the White Villas are very popular search points. Offering very different options, Mangroovy is modern, upbeat, and beautiful, while the White Villas are more classical, large, and quiet. But don’t stop there, just about all areas in El Gouna are desirable depending on your preferences. How to travel in El Gouna If you have your own car, your’re sorted. No need to read further unless you want to have some fun. For the visitors, tuk-tuks are the best for getting around. Well priced, quick, and readily available, they’ll get you anywhere in El Gouna in a flash.

And depending on your driver, they can be fun as well. There are taxi’s and sixt car hire floating around town, but they’re generally not worth it. rather enjoy the open air on tuk tuk, enjoy a walk, or hire a bicycle from Crystals. 4 Wheelers, scooters and scramblers are also available for hire. Note that Uber does not work in El Gouna. You can Uber in, but you can’t Uber out. So, be mindful when you Uber in: Uber drivers will leave El Gouna with no business, so a little tip for the inconvenience of a wasted trip can go a long way. Fun There is so much to do in El Gouna. Most visitors come for Kiting, some for diving and others just for a sunny holiday. But as you explore this lifestyle town, you will come across many little gems. Take a look at this article for clues. Life as it should be.