Kite Surfing

The wide stretches of coastal shallows of El Gouna offer ideal conditions for the sport, and several international competitions have been held here. Training courses for beginners cost €245, private lessons €55 per hour.

Kitepower El Gouna. With its own private expanse of El Gouna shallows, this operation has a great location and offers expert training. Mangroovy Beach, el-Gouna, Red Sea, 84513. 012/265–9596; www.kitepower-elgouna.com.