# Things to see in El Gouna (Egypt): 5 places and when to go

> El Gouna is a town in Egypt, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (3), Diving (1), With kids (1). In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-gouna/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Egypt · 27.4356, 33.6572
- **Places:** 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/playa/) (3) · [Diving](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/submarinismo/) (1) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/familia/) (1)
- **Also possible:** April to May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** HRG Hurghada, 32 km as the crow flies

## What to see in El Gouna

The places in and around El Gouna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [DECO International hyperbaric chamber](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/deco-international-hyperbaric-chamber/): Dive site · 4.7 km
- [Duotone Pro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/duotone-pro/): With kids · 1.7 km
- [Makani Beach Club El Gouna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/makani-beach-club-el-gouna/): Beaches · 84 m
- [Riah Kite Academy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/riah-kite-academy/): Beaches · 213 m
- [SIA](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/sia/): Beaches · 89 m

## When to go to El Gouna

Months when you can visit El Gouna: April to May and September to October. Its places do not agree on a single best time, so check each one.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 10 h 27 |
| February | Better not | 11 h 04 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 48 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 39 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 21 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 43 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 34 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 59 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 09 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 20 |
| November | Better not | 10 h 37 |
| December | Better not | 10 h 17 |

In June there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 17. In January, 1 of the 5 places are at their best.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to El Gouna

The nearest main airport is Hurghada International Airport (HRG, Hurghada), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=27.4356%2C33.6572)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=27.4356%2C33.6572)

## Other towns nearby

- [Hurghada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/hurgada/): 24 places · 29 km
- [Sharm El Sheikh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/sharm-el-sheikh/): 8 places · 80 km
- [Safaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/safaga/): 12 places · 83 km
- [porto sharm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/porto-sharm/): 7 places · 100 km
- [El Fanar Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-fanar-street/): 8 places · 146 km
- [Girga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/girga/): 8 places · 215 km

And all of Egypt, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in El Gouna?

In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### How do you get to El Gouna?

The nearest main airport is Hurghada International Airport (HRG), 32 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=27.4356%2C33.6572) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with El Gouna as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).