One of the best spots for kite – Hurghada travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises, spa and resorts

Hurghada has been popular with kiters for many years and is one of our most popular destinations and thats beacause of reliable wind, flat water, a good climate all year and great fun.

There is wind throughout the year in Hurghada, with some of the best in the summer. It is also very popular in winter as it is a good break from the British climate. The original fishing village has now built up into an international holiday resort with many hotels stretching along the coast to the north and south of the town.
Hurghada is one of the best places to learn to kitesurf. There are three bays with the downwind one popular with windsurfers, leaving the two upwind ones with large shallow areas free for kitesurfers. There is plenty of space to practice flying the kite, bodydragging and waterstarting in shallow areas. This extends far enough from the beach to allow 100m runs before getting into deeper water.

There is wind throughout the year in Hurghada, with some of the best in the summer. It is also very popular in winter as it is a good break from the British climate.
The wind in the Red Sea is created by the difference in temperature between the land and sea. In Hurghada this is accelerated by the mountain range and a bit more by Giftun Island offshore. It will generally pick up during the day and can often start early and sometimes blow all day.

In the summer months, from May to Oct, the average wind is around 18 knots with the afternoons sometimes getting up to 25 / 30 (especially in September)! In the winter it is mostly big kite weather (14 – 16′s)..

Hurghada is good for all levels but is especially good for complete beginners or those looking to progress. There is a very high level of instruction on hand here and the shallow flat water of the ‘small bay’ is just perfect for training.

The sand bar, about 1km out, is an awesome place to practice for the more advanced riders – clean wind, flat water and a sand bar to take a break or jump….you’ll never want to come in !!

The Magawish Hotel, Hurghada has the best beach in the area for kitesurfing, huge shallow areas for training, dedicated launch areas and a nice sand bank off shore. Other facilities include compressed air for easy pumping of kites, rescue boat, equipment cleaning and storage, kite repair service and a workshop with necessary tools and spare parts. Feedback from clients that have recently travelled to Hurghada and kitesurfed with Colona has been exceptionally good and so we highly recommend this outfit.

Hurghada offers a variety of excursions, tours and day trips to the interior of this fascinating country. Egypt is probably the world’s oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 years ago. This “Gift of the Nile” as described by Herodotus boasts a longer recorded history than any other country on earth. A country of legends and mysteries, the birthplace of ancient civilization with a third of the world’s most magnificent and awesome monuments and treasures.

Hurghada is ideal for those wanting to combine windsurfing and kitesurfing. The conditions are very good for all levels and the area is large enough to allow both activities without interfering with each otherThere is some nightlife in downtown Hurghada. As well as bars and restaurants, the bazaar is bustling in the evenings. It is also worth checking out which night Papas has live bands.

It is easy to combine your holiday in Hurghada with a variety of tour and day trip excursions to the interior of this fascinating country. Egypt is probably the world’s oldest civilization, having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 years ago. This “Gift of the Nile” as described by Herodotus, boasts a longer recorded history than any other country on earth. A country of legends and mysteries, the birthplace of ancient civilization with a third of the world’s most magnificent and awesome monuments and treasures.

You can go to a sample excursion itinerary that encompasses the very best of this fascinating country, taking you on a journey through ancient Egypt and on to the underwater world of the Red Sea.
About 90% of Egypt is covered by desert. We offer day and half-day excursion tours from Hurghada resorts to discover the beauty of these largely unexplored parts of the country.

There are desert safaris lasting several days, to introduce you to the unspoiled nature of the desert in a spectacular way. Watch the sunset in the desert and sleep overnight under the starry sky. An unforgettable experience.

The southern Red Sea, especially the Hurghada area, is known for its spectacular landscape, rich with colourful mountains and canyons. Safari Operators in Hurghada arrange some magnificent safaris ranging from a half day to 4 or 5 days. You can choose from camels, horses, Quads or 4X4 vehicles. A visit to a Bedouin village by camel is quite an experience and are often combined with the desert safaris.

As with all Red Sae resort we feature world class Scuba Diving and snorkelling is on hand for those calm days windless days. Most hotels have on site dive centres offering a full range of courses and daily diving.