Sports and leisure activities Egypt

Renowned Luxor Balloon Discovery Agency. Excursions are scheduled in the morning, at sunrise which colours the sky with a thousand lights. We fly over the ruins of the temples, the Valley of the Kings, the mountains, the Nile and the city for sumptuous panoramas. Certainly among the most beautiful memories of Luxor. The staff will pick you up from the hotel and bring you back, all in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The bad tongues will say that a 4:30 am departure is too early... others will appreciate the moment of quietness and wonder

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.

In 1997, the Fish and Friends Diving Centre was established in Dahab, set against the backdrop of the magnificent Sinai Mountains plunging into the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. This part of the Red Sea, with its magnificently preserved coral reefs and marine life, offers a real diversity of dive types. From canyons to impressive drop-offs and coral gardens, there's something for everyone. It's worth noting that Dahab is the only place in Egypt where almost all dives can be made without a boat from the beach. This friendly, family-run center, whose watchwords are safety and respect for the environment, specializes in tailor-made holidays. Supervised by a team of professionals, everything will be done to help you discover the dive sites that best suit your desires. You can take one of the many PADI courses on offer and dive from Dahab, choosing from a myriad of easily accessible sites suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike. Or get off the beaten track and take a diving trip to the national parks surrounding Dahab. For one or more days, discover Bedouin hospitality and culture, marvel at unspoilt nature underwater and on the surface, and after superb dives, fall asleep by a campfire under the starry Sinai sky.

Pedro, Kev and Di opened this kite center in 2007. Three enthusiasts, who found their "eldorado" on the beautiful bay of Nabq, 20 minutes from Naama. Here, the sun and the wind are at the rendezvous. All levels of training are offered, from beginner to intermediate to advanced. A range of kitesurfing courses including one-day and multi-day courses. Possibility also to practice wind-surfing. All equipment is included and IKO kitesurfing certification is available upon request.

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.

Company managed by the holding company Sinai Services which has more than twenty-five years of experience in the diving and water sports sector in the Sinai region. This renowned dive school is located in the heart of the resort of Taba Heights, in one of the best corners of the coast. The resort includes world-renowned hotel chains. The dive center offers the best instructors and equipment, everything to make your dive remarkable. A private beach, sports shop, restaurant and beach bar

A swimming pool in a pleasant setting, right on the corniche. Many people.

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.

This sumptuous villa, which burned down during the revolutionary events of 2011, just after being renovated by the French-speaking owner, remains a resort for Egyptians and expatriates. Its small swimming pool and its large park, overlooking the Nile, retains a charm that you will find difficult to find elsewhere. A beautiful energy envelops this place in which the owner welcomes artists, choreographers, singers, actors, who find a beautiful space to express their art in a beautifully maintained garden.

The Saqqara Country Club is the place of choice for foreigners in Cairo to relax for an afternoon, without paying a large part of their average salary. This hotel, near the Saqqara Pyramids, offers a low price for access to its swimming pool. At one hour from the center, this place remains very attractive to relax and enjoy the calm offered by this vast necropolis in the Memphis region. Surrounded by huge palm trees, deckchairs and tables for lunch or snacks, this beautiful pool is big enough to get some exercise.

The Grand Nile Tower's swimming pool overlooks the Nile. It's one of the highlights of this establishment. There's plenty of room to splash about in the shade of the parasols that line this Instagrammable pool. You'll feel privileged in this extraordinary setting, especially when temperatures soar. You can also indulge in a session of gymnastics with a breathtaking view, on the fifth floor of the hotel tower. There's also a spa and massage area.

Opened in 2005, the Studio Emad Eddin is a unique project in the region, offering artists a space for rehearsal, training and residency. It is a meeting place for performing artists, particularly independents. It provides a place for sharing and expressing ideas, and also serves as a gateway to the local and international artistic and cultural scene. A variety of workshops are offered in different fields, from dance and acting to projection mapping and new media arts.

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.

18-hole golf course on 9 fairways, par 68. Absolutely grandiose and historic site: under the pyramids of Giza! The most romantic golf course in Egypt. The luxury hotel, a branch of the Marriott chain, benefits in addition to the golf course from a beautiful swimming pool, at the edge of which you can chill out after a visit to the pyramids. Better to rest before getting back on the road and drown in the wave of traffic jams. By the pool, facing the now distant pyramids, your imagination will go back in time to relive one of Egypt's golden ages!

At the Hotel Equinox El-Nabaa.

Pool at the Marriott Hotel, a palace. The central wing was built as a Gezirah Palace for the Khedive Isma'il Pacha in 1869. It was converted into a luxury hotel in 1894. A second wing was added later, in 1983. The swimming pool is in the middle of the garden. It is too small and too shallow for diving. It is therefore not the ideal place to swim either. Use of the Jacuzzi and gym is extra, as well as the sauna and steam room. Deckchairs surround the pool.