El Gouna on the red sea With 22,000 residents, El Gouna is truly a multicultural community like no other. Only 22 km from Hurghada International Airport. El Gouna specializes in watersports, including scuba diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, parasailing and snorkelling. There are two main beaches, Zeytuna Beach located on its own island and Mangroovy Beach. A network of canals allow many houses to have their own strip of beach, even hundreds of metres inland. Most of these canals are crossed by small stone bridges.El Gouna offers 17 hotels that suit all tastes and budgets. So whether you are looking for the five-star pampering of a beachfront resort or a sportier vacation at one of our intimate hotels spread across the town’s hotspots, El Gouna has an answer for everyone. Select from a variety of stay options to ensure you experience as much activity as you like during the day and night.