Kitesurfing holidays in Egypt

Kitesurfing holidays in Egypt, for the tourist looking for an adventurous holiday.

For the more adventurous holiday makers there are many options for kitesurfing holidays in Egypt, whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, there is something available for everyone.

Egypt is an excellent place for kitesurfing as the wind can be relied upon all year, however the conditions are at their best between May and September.

The Idyllic landscape setting Safaga has to offer, makes this a great place for kitesurfing, with the beautiful Red sea on one side and the desert on the other, this is a very popular place with kite surfers. Safaga is suitable for all skill levels from beginner through to experienced surfers, equipment is available for hire or surfers can choose to bring their own. Safaga is a small town, situated about 50-53 kilometres from the Hurghada airport.

Abu Soma is another very popular area for kite surfing holidays in Egypt, the resort is situated approximately 45 kilometres south of Hurghada airport. Abu Soma is split into two areas suitable for kite surfing, these are Kite beach and The Spit. Kite beach is suitable for both beginners and the more experienced as it has both deep and shallow areas of water. The Spit is more for experienced surfers. The courses at Abu Soma are recognised by the British Kite Surfing Association.

Daheb is situated on the Gulf of Aquaba, near the Sharm el Sheikh airport, it is a very popular resort with kite surfers and wind surfers alike due to the excellent wind conditions. As with most resorts the windsurfers and kitesurfing areas are separated for safety reasons. Daheb has two areas available to kitesurfers. The Kitesurf Lagoon is perfect for beginner and intermediate kitesurfers whereas the Open sea is ideal for more experienced surfers looking for a bit more excitement.

In Sharm El Sheikh, the kitesurfing centre is situated on the promenade, making it perfect for kitesurfers who are looking for a kitesurfing holiday in Egypt that they can enjoy with their families. The rest of the family can go off and do their own thing, whilst the surfer enjoys the freedom to take advantage of the excellent wind conditions Egypt has to offer.

As with any other holiday it is necessary to purchase the necessary medical insurance, so you should ensure that any insurance you do have provides medical cover for kitesurfing accidents.

In general, kitesurfing is very safe, but it's worth having all bases covered to ensure you enjoy your Kitesurfing Holiday in Egypt.