Egypt is often referred to as the land of the pyramids, the desert and land of wind and blue waters. Known as a brilliant windsurfing spot for over ten years, Egypt is now being rediscovered for the kite surfing. Consistent winds blow from a Northerly direction all along the Red Sea, keeping the hot temperatures down from beaches. Coves and bays make up most of the Red Sea coastline and turquoise flat water makes this country a mecca for kite surfing beginners and also advanced riders.
The best spots are Ras Sudr on the Sinai Peninsula, Safaga and El Gouna on the west coast. On the Sinai you have beautiful steady winds around 20 knots all summer long, and in winter it is less predictable. The Club Nathalie Simon in Ras Sudr for example is situated in a massive beautiful bay with side/cross-shore winds and shallow water for a kilometer or two off the coast - a huge lagoon makes this a kite surfing paradise The wind is really steady and the water is flat to choppy, and you ride for a kilometer and the water is only up to waist deep.
On the west coast the best kiting is in El Gouna and Safaga, where you have nice steady winds and a beautiful architectural set-up, and in Magawish Bay, where the Club Nathalie Simon Safaga teaches. You take the boat for about 45 minutes and arrive at kite surfing paradise - water so clear you can see the coral a couple of meters underneath and as turquoise like a postcard. Offshore wind (with safety boat in case you drift off) so even in 30 knots you have dead flat water and razing along the beach, you can safely jump one meter off the beach. The return to the club in the afternoon is an hour downwind followed by the boat, passing small islands, sandbanks and some coral reefs.
Getting to Egypt is simple from the UK as many charter airlines fly daily at competitive prices. The journey time is around 5 hours flying directly and kite surfing equipment can often go of free, but check with your airline first to avoid any shocks during check in.
If you are travelling alone you are best to book with a local directly who can advise you on the best spots to kite surf but also save you money by booking directly.
There are many apartments that are rented out as holiday lets and by booking with a fellow sports enthusiast you can ensure you only have a short walk before kite surfing in paradise.
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