Sports and leisure activities Red Sea

A highly recommended French-speaking diving center, created in 1999 by Bart and Sylvie, originally from Belgium. Their center is renowned for the quality of its services. Several options: introductory diving, recreational diving, PADI and CMAS training, wreck visits or Red Sea cruises with several possible itineraries. A minibus picks you up at the hotel, taking you to one of the 50 dive sites in the area. Dives take place at 2 different sites each day.

An annexe of Subex, located inside the magnificent Baron Palace. It offers different formulas, all professionally supervised. The boats are comfortable. The captain and his team know the maritime region inside out, adapting to both the weather and the divers' wishes. High-quality, well-maintained equipment: a highly recommended club. For those who want a gentle start, Subex offers dives from the beach. Indeed, Sahl Hasheesh offers a magnificent seabed just a few minutes from the shore.

A good diving center, with an international team including Sophie, who is French. It offers a wide choice of scuba diving, including diving courses, daily dives, dive packages, safaris and snorkeling, across 40 dive sites. Each day, you can dive or snorkel at 2 different sites, in magnificent locations, caves, wrecks... Packages include round-trip hotel/boat transport to Hurghada, meals prepared by a chef and drinks.

Installed for several years in Egypt, this club is the first to have proposed dives and then Nitrox training in the region. The equipment of the center is remarkable and has nothing to envy to those based in France. Recognized by the French Federation, the Alyse club is also the only center in Egypt fully equipped to welcome handi-divers, including in training! It is thus in full confidence that you can initiate yourself or practice in the company of a serious and highly qualified team for the reception of all publics.

The forerunner of ecolodges in the region, it has three establishments, all of which promote the development of sustainable tourism. It offers the best services, while respecting the sites. Several packages for divers of all levels, including the very interesting unlimited diving package. It also offers various excursions and cruises to explore different coral gardens, observe schools of hammerhead sharks and meet dolphins. Many of the profits are reinvested in ecological projects.

This French-speaking diving center was inaugurated in 1997. Open all year round, it offers day trips, cruises, photo and teak courses and a whole range of services. The centre welcomes the youngest children from 8 years old, note that the instructors are particularly enthusiastic and passionate! The Red Sea, at this location, is very rich in coral and has more than 1,200 underwater species. PADI training from Scuba Diver to Dive Master, CMAS and FFESSM from level 1 to 3. Nitrox and Teak training some weeks.

One of the most serious dive clubs in the region, taking you to Gotha Abou Ramada (ideal for beginners), Turtle Bay (in the Giftun Islands) and Erg Somaya (superb corals). We offer a variety of packages, all professionally supervised. The boats are comfortable and never overcrowded, which is very pleasant when you're embarking for several hours. The captain and his team know the maritime region inside out, adapting to both the weather and the divers' wishes. A highly recommended club.

One of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Designed by Gary Player, this green on the water offers a sensational 18-hole seaside course. It combines the advantages of a links and desert course alternating fast greens and hilly fairways. Suitable for amateurs of all levels who enjoy the breathtaking view of the Red Sea. Training area, putting greens and chipping greens, with all the necessary infrastructure. For a total immersion, stay at The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso.

At the Hotel Equinox El-Nabaa.

18-hole PGA, par 72, 6296 meters, maximum handicap 45. Designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples, this 18-hole golf course is undeniably pleasant: you play in a magnificent setting between mountains and sea, where everyone will find a challenge, whatever their level. The course has three different tee-offs, each with its own challenges to overcome: bunkers, lagoons, desert areas... The Golf Club offers the full range of services expected of a golf course. The ecologically-minded traveler may wonder why such a well-maintained golf course is to be found in this arid zone.

A native of Marsa Alam, Ahmed is passionate about the seabed and organizes diving and snorkeling excursions from the village. A shark lover with thousands of dives under his belt, he is also a diving instructor (offering courses to pass levels). He knows all the local spots well, including Elphinstone, famous for its sharks. For groups, he organizes diving safaris all over the Red Sea. He speaks English and Arabic and organizes outings with French-speaking instructors according to availability. We recommend it!

A superb diving center in Makadi Bay. Whether you're looking for classic or introductory dives, PADI training, wreck tours or night dives, Ahmed and his team will help you discover the treasures of the Red Sea in a friendly atmosphere. Egypt Divers is a PADI dive center renowned for its quality. The Egypt Divers team includes a French-speaking instructor, and for those wishing to get off to a gentle start, it's possible to do a first dive from the beach. A quality center on a paradise site - what more could you ask for?

This diving center, opened in 2004, is a human-sized structure that ensures safety and comfort to divers in a friendly atmosphere. It offers many personalized technical and theoretical trainings (Rebreather, Tek, Trimix), focused on safety as well as on the respect and love of the underwater world. Greg and his team know Safaga's underwater world better than they know their own pockets and offer excursions that will leave you breathless! Quality equipment (Aqualang) regularly revised and team certified FFESSM, CMAS and IANTD.

Bar-lounge and pool? Why not? It's like being in an American music video! Next to the beach, the pool is set right on the sea, with deckchairs all around. Don't be surprised to see seats in the pool - they're there so you can sip your cocktail in the water. The Italian chef prepares dishes that do the business: salads, pizzas, pastas, burgers... There's enough to get you through the day and more: the DJ-led late-night parties are among the most fun in El Gouna.

One of the largest water parks in the city, you might as well say you're entering the children's kingdom! Boomerang, whirlpool, slides, water games, wave pool with artificial beach: there are attractions for all ages under the supervision of the teams in place. Also note that many games and animations are offered throughout the day in the holiday club spirit. Snack-bar and various catering options on site, in short you won't be able to escape it if you travel with your family!

Located recently on Hurghada, Surf Paradise quickly imposed on the market due to its serious and quality equipment. All the kites are manufacturing North Kiteboarding. The sails come from North Sail and the planks from Mistral. Many sizes are available.

It's the professional, family-run diving center that locals will recommend! It's located in front of Safaga Bay, 300 meters from the marina and very close to the main hotels. Since 2005, this center, run by Adham, Tam Tam and a passionate French-speaking team, has been offering all possible diving activities: exploration, training, beginner diving right through to professional training (PADI-ADIP CEDIP). The center also specializes in diving for children aged 10 and over. We recommend it!

A website with all kinds of information on Egypt in general, Hurghada in particular, and diving, especially since Céline, a diver since 1997, a coach since 2005, has decided to live in Hurgada since 2006 to live and share his passion for the underwater world. Excursions, baptisms and level crossings.