Season: Open all year round.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced kitesurfer: KBC El Gouna, with its sunshine, clear blue waters and constant wind, offers you the best conditions for an unforgettable holiday and fast improvements. Our large shallow lagoon is more than two square kilometer in size and are the biggest in the Red Sea. Our professional VDWS-instructors accompany you safely and our beach staff is at your service all day long.
Choose between more than 150 top quality F-ONE kites and 80 boards from our rental and relax after your session with a refreshing drink at the beach bar or order one of our many healthy snacks in the beach restaurant. Relax at the swimming pool (free of charge), meet friends for life and enjoy your luxurious kite holiday.
Valentino
Station manager
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Kitesurfing Instruction
Kite Event
The event is aimed at all: beginners, intermediate or advanced and offers a nice activity program after the kitesurf sessions. At the KBC Kite Event, you will be coached and trained for a week by our professional, VDWS-licensed teaching team.
All Kitesurf Event dates
Beginner Courses
Our teaching philosophy aims to enable all students to practice safely on their own after the course, with both kite and board.
Beginner Courses prices & booking
Advanced Courses
When you already have some kite experience and at the same time master the theory, this advanced course is a good choice for you.
Advanced Courses prices & booking
Individual training
An experienced instructor will teach you the tricks of the trade. He will help you in no time to achieve your goal safely.
- Private training for kiters of all levels
- Riding technique tips, Manoeuvres and freestyle tricks
- Introduction waveboard / foil kitesurfing
Wingfoil Kurse
Wingfoil Events
The KBC Wingfoil Event is all about wing foiling and you can practise under supervision, get valuable tips and improve your technique. High-quality equipment from F-ONE is included.
6-day wingfoil event for beginners and intermediates.
Wingfoil Event
Wingfoil Beginner Course
In 2-3 days, beginners learn wingfoiling step by step in theory and practice - in small groups with a maximum of 4 students per instructor.
5 hours wingfoil course for beginners
Wingfoil Beginner Course
Private coaching
Would you like to learn wingfoiling or new tricks, but don't want to do it in a group? We offer individual training for all levels and riding technique in one-to-one supervision or in pairs.
Private Wingfoil Coaching
Wingfoil courses for kids
At KBC your child will learn to wingfoil easily and safely! Kids training with adapted methodology and material. The Wingfoil Kids course is a fun way for boys and girls to learn to wingfoil.
Wingfoil courses for kidsRenting gear
Booking rental
- 150 Kites in all sizes ranging from 5m² until 17m² of F-ONE
- 80 Boards – all recent F-ONE Freestyle- and Freerideboards in all sizes, also foilboards
- Harness (Prolimit Hybrid seat-/waist harness) from XS to XXL, also available in children sizes
- Wetsuits (Prolimit en Mystic) from XS to XXL, also available in children sizes
Book upfront and the perfect gear will always be available for you, also when you need to change gear multiple times a day. To be able to rent gear, you need to have a level 3 VDWS license (available on the spot) – for premium kites level 5.
Rental prices & booking
Diamond Service
This is the most luxurious way of kitesurfing. Your premium gear ready to go! We will advise you, pump your kite and attach the lines so the only thing left for you to do is to start kiting! When the wind changes you can swap kites in no time.
Diamond Service prices & booking
Wingfoil Equipment Rental
At KBC El Gouna, you can rent first-class F-ONE wingfoil equipment from the centre directly at the kite beach. Book in advance and you will always have the right equipment, even if you have to change several times a day.
To rent, you need a licence that corresponds to the VDWS level 5.
Wingfoil RentalStorage, Beach Use and Service
Storage
- Storage rooms directly at the spot with direct access to the pump station (compressor)
- Guest storage with comfortable storage boxes for your private kite equipment
- Event storage for groups
- Closed overnight
- Night watch service
- Security cameras
- Changing rooms and lockers
Private Beach Use
- Compressor
- Launching and landing service by beach staff
- Lifeboat
- Board bath
- Kite washing line
- Hot water shower and toilets
- Use of the centre: freshwater swimming pool, Flintstone Gym, all sun terraces, games room, playground, children's playhouse and more.
- free Wifi
Rescue Service
- The lifeboat will help you within minutes if you have a problem in the deep water outside the reef. It will help you if you can no longer walk upwind, rescue your kite or board and help you with any deep water problems. Inside the lagoon, the boat can only operate at high tide due to the depth of the water. But in this area you will find shallow water everywhere.
- Service by the beach staff
Storage, Rescue & Service
All kitesurfers who kitesurf at the KBC kitesurfing beach register in advance at the reception. In return, they benefit from the use of the centre's complete infrastructure and service from arrival to departure.
Center Profil
Service & Spot Usage Fee
The KBC kitesurf and wingfoil center lies directly at the beach, close to the hotels in the north of El Gouna. Our center provides everything for a fun and relaxing kite holiday.
- Storage boxes for your kite gear
- Night guard service
- Compressors for pumping your kites
- Our experienced beach personnel help you with starting and landing your kites
- The rescue boat is available within minutes when you are having trouble in the deep water
- At the end of your holiday you can wash your kites with tap water in our wash street and hang them up to dry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers for valuable items
- Large changing rooms
- Swimming pool (heated in winter)
- Home office workstations with power outlets
- Solar heated hot water showers and toilets
- Three sundecks, a shaded chill out area, a large games room with table tennis, billiard, kicker and a wide range of board games.
Are you on a holiday with non-kiters? Your entourage is also more than welcome to join us at KBC and use the infrastructure free of charge.
Book Spot Usage
Kite beach & lagoon
KBC El Gouna is situated at the biggest lagoon of the Red Sea. We have two spots, two ideal lagoons to practice, which are only reserved for kitesurfers. You'll find a detailed description in the spotmap:
Spotmap
Spot 1 lies at the center. It is a long private sandy beach with a width of more than 800 meters. You have enough space to start and land your kite or to leave it on the beach. The shallow lagoon of several square kilometers in size is situated at our private beach and makes it easy and safe to start in the water.
Spot 2: The second beach lies 800 meters north of our famous KBC center. We do our KBC events here but more advanced kiters are also more than welcome to join us for a bit of practice as there is enough space for everyone. The lagoon is around 800 meters wide and knee deep. You can barely find stones or reef here. You can reach the spot by making a small upwinder (about 10 minutes for an advanced kiter).
We are happy to show you both spots on site.
Swimming Pool
The KBC El Gouna is the only kite station in El Gouna with a swimming pool: 6m x 9m (70 - 200cm deep), plus kid's pool (25cm deep). The pool has massage jets and is heated: after your kitesession you can relax in the warm water. Even in winter times, the pool hase a temperature of about 32 ° C.
You'll find comfortable sunbeds around the swimming pool, just decide: shadow or sun? The use of the pool is free of charge for KBC guests and their company.
Book your kite holiday deluxe.Center Profile
A playground paradise for kids
At KBC El Gouna, children can enjoy a true play paradise: a large, shaded playground with swings, slide, sandbox, climbing frames, and a playhouse. The pool with its own kids’ area offers even more fun and variety. There is also a playroom with table tennis, foosball, and many board games. On the spacious grounds, children have plenty of room to play and explore.
Yoga
In the KBC yoga studio "Shala" at the kite beach we offer a wide program, such as Yin Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. All dates can be found on our weekly calendar at the reception.
Work & Kite
Are you bored with your home office and longing for the kite beach? Move your workplace to the wind and the sun!
In El Gouna you have attractive opportunities to work remotely: a workspace directly on the kite beach at KBC, workspaces in the city centre, WiFi, fitness, babysitting and more. There are a variety of individual flats for long-term visitors. At KBC El Gouna, you get attractive discounts for your longer stay.
Ask for your offerStella Stegmann am KBC El Gouna
Die zauberhafte Stella Stegmann besucht uns am KBC El Gouna, cruist durch die Lagune und kühlt sich im Pool ab.
Stella Stegmann in El Gouna
babysitter service
We can help you find hourly childcare for your children. Please contact us in good time before your holiday if you would like to book a babysitter. We will be happy to forward you our contacts.
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Activities at KBC
In addition to ideal conditions for kitesurfing, KBC El Gouna offers a wide range of leisure activities for non-kiters and for kiters who want to enjoy a windless day:
- free snorkeling at our house reef (mask, snorkel, and fins available free of charge)
- Yoga studio with a diverse program
- 3 spacious sun terraces with loungers and a shaded chill-out area with bean bags
- Swimming pool (heated in the winter months)
- Games room with foosball, pool table, table tennis
- Beach volleyball
Activities in El Gouna
In El Gouna you can enjoy wonderful activities that bring variety and unforgettable memories:
- Catamaran Tour: on the Ocean Diva with a snorkeling stop – often accompanied by dolphins
- Boat Tour: dolphin spotting & snorkeling
- Wakeboarding at the Cable Park El Gouna
- Horseback riding on the beach with gentle Arabian horses
- Quad tour through the desert
- Dinner with the Bedouins
You can easily book all activities through our reception.
Book nowSUP in El Gouna
Hire SUPs or join the guided SUP tour across the Red Sea to the lagoons of El Gouna. A popular activity on windless days in El Gouna.
Bar & Restaurant
The beach restaurant serves something for everyone: excellent salads, sandwiches and steaks. The portions are assembled for hungry kiters like the Rösti Zürich or the steak sandwich with fries. More in the mood for a healthy snack? Then choose from a wide range of delicious salads. The restaurant is opened all day long. We also have several theme days, like the pizza day – stone oven pizza – or the Mixed BBQ day with Arabic specialties!
In the high season (March to November), there is a weekly "Kitersnight" at the on-site restaurant with the delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and live music from changing musicians.
In the Beach Bar directly at the center there are soft drinks and beer, fabulous cocktails, an excellent Latte Macciato and snacks.
Buzzha Beach Restaurant menu
Party & happenings
In the KBC Beach Bar directly at the centre you can end your kite day with cool drinks and tasty snacks.
There are numerous parties every week at KBC and in El Gouna:
- Tuesdays: Party Night at Karibu
- Wednesdays: Kitersnight at KBC Restaurant with delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and live music
- Thursdays: Live Music at the Clubhouse
- Sundays: Urban Sundays at the Clubhouse (April to October)
Please ask us for all events and parties on the spot.
Kiters Night with Adel Tawil
Once we had a special guest – Adel Tawil, the famous popstar from Germany.
Kiters Night with Joja Wendt
Once a week it's Kiters Night at the KBC Restaurant at Buzzha Beach. Once we had a special guest – Joja Wendt, the famous pianist and composer from Germany.
Test & purchase
Before you buy your kite equipment, you should definitely test kites, boards and harnesses to find exactly the material that suits you best. That's why we offer you the opportunity to test everything free of charge for 30 minutes: kites and boards from F-ONE and harnesses from MANERA. Ask us on site!
repair service
Our workshop can repair any damaged kites, lines and bars faster than any station or shop in the region. Years of experience guarantee professional repairs of any kind. Using only high-quality spare parts and sewing threads, our repairs are very long lasting.
- Repairing holes in the bladders
- Replacing broken valves
- Replacing broken kite lines
- Repairing burst front tubes and large lacerations in the kite material
Offers and discounts
With the KBC Friends Card, KBC's discount and benefits card, you get up to 50% off in the "KBC Friends Area" of our KBC Online Shop, a 10% discount on the spot usage fee from your second visit to KBC and great discounts at many local restaurants, activities and shops.
Learn more about the KBC Friends cardChecklist KBC El Gouna
Don’t forget these essentials:
- Your passport – valid for at least 6 more months
- Swim trunks, or bikini or swimsuit
- Flip-flops, beach shoes
- Sports sunglasses with strap, ideally polarized
- Sun hat or cap
You’ll need these, but you can rent or buy them on site:
- Sunscreen, waterproof with high SPF (the best one is available in our online shop)
- UV-protection clothing, e.g. lycra shirt (from our shop, included in the KBC Kite Event) and boardshorts
- Neoprene shoes (bring your own if you have them, otherwise available for rent or purchase on site)
- Long, thin wetsuit, shorty in summer (shorty)
You can leave these at home:
- Kite pump, as we have a compressor and hand pumps for all common valve types
- Plug adapter. Your Central European plug fits (Type C and E).
Wind, Weather & Tides
High and low tide in our lagoon
The water difference in our shallow lagoon is dependable on the tides, between 20-70cm. Generally, the water level is a little higher in winter so you can safely kite in the lagoon. In summer however, and especially around full moon, the lagoon can be completely drained for several hours. During that time, you can only kitesurf behind our reef. But don´t you worry, our rescue boat is always available in case you need help.
Wind & Weather
The wind almost always blows side-onshore (direction north- northwest) and comes directly from the Red Sea, which makes it very stable and not turbulent. Mostly we have more wind than predicted in most weather forecasts. Our experience tells us that Windguru gives the most accurate forecasts for our spot. The ´modified wind´ or ´wind gusts´ forecasts the real wind here in our spot.
In winter (December to February) the wind is not as stable as the rest of the year. During that time there are more light and strong windy days. The air temperatures are still mild during the day, but as soon as the sun goes down it gets fresh. So better bring warm long clothes and a beanie.
In spring and fall we advise a shorty. Temperatures in that time of year are still enjoyable – around 22 degrees – comparable to European summers.
In summertime you only need a lycra and boardshorts. But certainly do not forget to bring good protective sunblock all year round!
How does the wind in El Gouna form?
The wind in the region of Hurghada and El Gouna – especially at the Red Sea – is created by a combination of natural large-scale air currents and local effects:
- Trade winds
Our area lies within the influence of the north-eastern trade winds, a constant wind system around the equator. Over the Red Sea, this trade wind regularly blows from northwest to north-northwest. Especially further north (around Hurghada and El Gouna) this direction dominates, ensuring reliable side-shore winds. - Thermal winds
During the day, the land heats up much faster than the sea. This temperature difference creates a low-pressure area over the land, drawing in cooler sea air – a classic thermal effect. Combined with the trade wind, this strengthens the wind, especially in the afternoon hours. - Venturi effect due to topography
The landscape around El Gouna – shaped by mountains, islands, and coastal formations – acts like a natural nozzle: the air is funneled and accelerated between these obstacles. This creates a locally reinforced wind.
Arrival
Flight
Day of arrival
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Flight
You can easily reach El Gouna from Europe.
These flight companies offer scheduled flights to Hurghada:
- Easyjet (London Gatwick, Geneva)
- Thomas Cook (Birmingham, Manchester, London Gatwick)
- Egypt Air (Cairo)
- Aeroflot (Russia)
- Condor (Germany)
- Transavia (The Netherlands)
- Neos (from Milan, Italy)
- ...and many more
You will reach El Gouna after a 30-minute drive from teh Hurghada airport.
We will find the best offer for your holiday.
Taxi
We would be happy to organize your taxi from the airport to the center or the hotel. Our driver awaits you in the arrival hall and will be holding up a sign with your name and KBC El Gouna logo. He will drive you to your hotel or the center without making any stops. Our taxis are much faster than the tour operator shuttles as they still have to make many stops on the way to drop off their customers at their hotels. This can easily take 2 hours. Our drivers will get you to your end destination in roughly 30 minutes.
Airport Transfer
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Airport Transfer by Car (One Way)
One way pick up from Hurghada airport to El Gouna (or back) for maximum 2 person and 1 boardbag.
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25 € | Book |
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Airport Transfer by Car (Roundtrip)
Return transfer from Hurghada airport to El Gouna and back for maximum 2 person and 1 boardbag.
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45 € | Book |
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Airport Transfer by Minivan (One Way)
One way pick up from Hurghada airport to El Gouna (or back) for maximum 5 persons and 5 boardbags.
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32 € | Book |
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Airport Transfer by Minivan (Roundtrip)
Return transfer from Hurghada airport to El Gouna and back for maximum 5 persons and 5 boardbags.
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59 € | Book |
Mobility in El Gouna
KBC Driver
The KBC driver team will be happy to pick you up at your hotel and bring you quickly and safely to us. At the moment, this is the best option, since KBC El Gouna is surrounded by construction sites and TokToks often have difficulties reaching us. The ride costs 50 Egyptian pounds per person and way (less than €1 depending on the exchange rate).
You can simply order our driver via the KBC El Gouna hotline or WhatsApp: +20-120 444 2433
TokTok
A popular means of transportation within El Gouna is the TokTok. For 50 Egyptian pounds per person and way (less than €1 depending on the exchange rate), they will take you anywhere – no matter how long the ride is. As your destination, simply tell the TokTok or taxi driver “Buzzha Beach.” They will know exactly where to bring you.
Taxi
In addition to TokToks, there are also taxis, which are also relatively inexpensive.
Hotels
There are numerous resorts and hotels in El Gouna, ranging from simple to luxurious. The quality standard in El Gouna is much higher than in Hurghada. Therefore, even the simple hotels are very clean and can be recommended without hesitation. All hotels have free WiFi. In addition, you will find hundreds of holiday homes in El Gouna that are rented out to holidaymakers. If you are travelling with a group, a shared villa with its own swimming pool is usually nicer and cheaper than a hotel.
Here you can find complete offers for all hotels in El Gouna plus flight and kite services directly online. You will be redirected to the sun + fun website – our competent partner for kite holidays worldwide.
Hotel Ali Pasha ***
Captains Inn ***
The Captains Inn is located directly in the marina of El Gouna, right in the middle of the action: next to small boutiques, cafés and lounges, restaurants and the main nightlife meeting points. The weekly Marina Street Festival with live music and shows takes place right in front of the hotel throughout the summer.
Turtles Inn ***
The Turtles Inn Hotel has 28 newly renovated rooms designed by young artists: vibrant, bright colours, urban-hip décor and floors with geometric stone patterns fill the rooms with the flair of Rio de Janeiro: lively, stimulating, refreshing. The young hotel is centrally located in the middle of the marina next to the Captains Inn.
Mosaique ****
The Three Corners Ocean View ****
Casa Cook *****
Modern design hotel directly on the kite beach (500m walking distance). Luxurious living for design-savvy travellers in an oasis of tranquillity - no kids policy. Standard rooms or villas with your own private pool, breakfast or dinner in a casual atmosphere at Casa Cook Hotel El Gouna. Attention: Hotel only from 16 years
Mövenpick Resort & Spa *****
Our guests say...
Florian at KBC El Gouna
"It's my third time at KBC El Gouna and will definitively come back. The KBC team is awesome. Every time I return to El gouna I am excited to meet them again."
Emmilie at KBC El Gouna
"I just passed my Basic Kitesurf Course and learned kitesurfing. The group course was great and I learned a lot. I had a very safe feeling all the time. I am hooked!"
Fabo at KBC El Gouna
"Since 2005 I've been coming to El Gouna as an event trainer with Kitecity for up to 10 weeks a year, and I feel very well at KBC – like in a family. Also KBC has a great event spot."
Advice and booking
Book kite services separately
You already know exactly which kite services you want to book?
Here you can quickly and easily book all services at KBC El Gouna directly.
Any questions? Ask the team.
KBC El Gouna
Do you have any questions about the centre, the spot and the activities in El Gouna?
Station managers Valentino and the team on site will be happy to answer all your questions. They also have detailed insider knowledge about the region.
Whatsapp Chat +20 120 444 2433
Travel offer from the experts
Are you looking for a complete package with flights, accommodation and kite services?
The sun + fun team is our competent partner for sport holidays worldwide. They will tailor-make your holiday with additional services such as sports, rental cars and more at the best price. saf@kbc-world.com