Kitesurfing Egypt

Pros and Cons

+ Amazing flat water and wave spots
+ Great for beginners and advanced riders
+ Easily accessible from Europe
+ Year-round wind
- Wetsuit needed in the winter
- Touristic

What you need to know about kitesurfing in Egypt

There are a variety of spots to explore and discover around Egypt perfect for every rider whether you are a complete beginner, freestyle pro or a wave chaser. Many of the main kite spots are found in the Hurghada area, though there are various amazing spots along the Sinai Peninsula and on the North coast. The wind blows through the whole year though the most consistent months are April through October. The summer months are warm and a wetsuit is not needed, a shorty is recommended in the in the spring and fall and a long 3/2mm in the winter. Join a kite cruise, stay in a beachfront hotel or travel along the coast on a kite safari- adventure awaits!

Kite Camps in Egypt

Egypt offers kite camps for all levels from beginner to advanced. The possibilities are endless: you can focus on progressing and learning new tricks with amazing coaches and video recording with in depth analysis, you can relax completely on a kite and yoga camp or get up on the board for the first time. Kite camps are the perfect option for solo travellers in Egypt because they bring groups of like-minded travellers together, learning together, motivating each other and enjoying organised activities.

Kite Cruises in Egypt

Joining a kite cruise is an amazing way to experience all the amazing spots throughout the Red Sea. Charter a private sailing yacht or book out a room on a motor cruise exploring deserted islands, kiting amazing flat water lagoons, glassy waves and amazing downwinders. A kite cruise in Egypt is affordable and easy accessible. You will find a variety of offers to find exactly what you are looking for.

Accommodations in Egypt

Ocean front villas and hotels are the most common accommodation type in Egypt, often directly on the kite spot surrounded by beautiful blue waters, endless desert and towering sand dunes.

Egypt for kitesurf Beginners

Egypt is one of the most well known spot for beginners in the world to learn kiteboarding, if you go there you’ll see why! With spacious, shallow, flat lagoons with warm water, hot weather and consistent wind it is a perfect place for learning. Soma Bay, El Gouda, Safaga and Hurghada all offer amazing learning conditions and kite schools available for lessons. Decide yourself if you want to have private lessons for faster progress or join a group to make some new friends and learn together. Egypt is the ideal place to learn kiteboarding the easy way.

What Makes Kitesurfing in Egypt Special

Egypt is one of few places that offers year round wind. There is something for every style of rider including waves and flat water for anyone from beginner to advanced. Egypt is only a short 4 hour flight from Europe making it a quick and easy getaway destination for European travellers. Stay in busy towns or in secluded nature the choice is yours.

Infrastructure in Egypt

If you are looking for a social holiday filled with shopping, nightlife, golf and other luxuries El Gouda is the place for you. Taxis inexpensive and are readily available to take you to and from town. Other destinations such as Safaga, Wadi Lahami, and Blue Lagoon are more secluded with limited shopping and nightlife. These places offer wonderful nature with amazing snorkelling, diving and safaris. Shuttle buses and taxis are the preferred method of getting around and bringing your own gear is recommended as rentals can be quite expensive.

Other Activities in Egypt

Other than kiteboarding Egypt offers so much more. Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world extremely rich in history. Take a tour into the interior to explore the ancient pharaoh tombs and magnificent monuments. Explore the desert on an ATV tour or camelback, try sand boarding, surfing and SUPing or explore the sea life with amazing snorkel and dive sites.