Kitesurfing in Egypt

Category: Kitesurfing and kiteboarding

Egypt has long been known and popular destination for lovers of water extreme, not to mention kite fans, who often choose the Red Sea coast the best option in order to wait out the off-season. Throughout the year the sun is shining here in winter the water does not fall below 20 C, while in summer the heat is easy because of the dry climate. It blows here all year round, but statistics is the strongest wind - spring, summer and early autumn.

Hurghada - one of the resort towns of Egypt - emerged from the settlement of British Petroleum on the shore of the Gulf of Suez, and few people know that 40 years ago this place was a fishing village, which is not even marked on the map. Today, Hurghada - is a continuous chain of hotels, a length of about 50 km along the coast, for every taste, from five-star network to small private, sometimes imperceptible, apartments. Literally, what is four or five hours in the plane and you get into the summer, which cheerfully greets you warm sun, light sea breeze and "unobtrusive" Arabic service. Visa to Egypt is issued upon arrival at the airport, enough to have a passport with a validity of three, $ 15, and a little patience.

The best place for kitesurfing in the vicinity of Hurghada, perhaps, El Gouna. The picturesque lagoon, where the wind is blowing steady, located 30 km from the city and get to it, you can either, having agreed on a taxi (to talk long and earnestly, lowering the price of at least three times), or by renting the entire period of stay car in approximately 25 -40 $ per day (depending on the term and again persuasion). There is also the kite station, where you can take in the rolling kites, boards and trained, and just the ability to ride independently. Wind blows as a rule in the bank at an angle of 45 degrees, which is very safe for beginners kiteboarders.

Near El Gouna, and more precisely on the way to it, we have found a wild kite spot, where almost all the time we skated. Once had risen because of the sun warmed sand dunes of the desert, began a steady warm wind. This is what happened every day. In the days when the wind was not enough, particularly diligent kite instructor entertained students, bursting into the water, theory, and some who can ride in any wind, and even in his almost lack of it - can easily slipped in the warm blue waters of the Red Sea.

Beginners kiteboarders conditions were ideal - a shallow and calm water, which is convenient to study without fear of "Gone with the Wind in the open sea. Shallow water extends for 150 meters - 200, and further blue-clear water smooth surface on which to drive decent kite riders, but it was not there, they dissect along the shore of demonstrating his tricks to the envy of others. This captures, captivates, makes the heart beat faster, giving rise to a desire to feel this power of freedom with his hands.

If desired, after driving to the south, at 50-200 km from Hurghada - you can find many wild beaches with emerald water, wind, lack of people. Safaga, El Quseir, Marsa Alam surprise endless coral reefs and long sandy beaches, and local institutions will be pleased with ridiculous prices for food. Nightlife in Hurghada depends solely on your desire to pursue it or not. Someone will find themselves in noisy discotheques, and someone will meet just lazy and leisurely stroll along the embankment, smoke flavored hookah, comfortable lounging on cushions, washed down with freshly brewed Arabic coffee.

Egypt, due to its climatic conditions and availability in comparison with the other beaches of the world, provides an excellent chance to break out of the gray and rainy metropolis for those who live by the sun, sea and wind