Sports and leisure activities Egypt

Aqua Parc is one of the largest water parks in Egypt and the Middle East. It's 10 minutes from Heliopolis. The park includes day chalets, artificial wave pools, 5-star pools, giant slides, a hot meal restaurant, a children's garden. The price of the ticket includes a meal. A measure imposed by the company to encourage visitors to buy what is offered in the park's shops. Moreover, the products sold remain reasonably priced. A pool for women only is available.

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.

All the classic sports can be played in this club. Olympic swimming pool. The 18-hole, par 68 golf course is historic. A bit old-fashioned, it is located in the center of Cairo. The big disadvantage of this place is its location. Indeed, part of the park is overflown by the 6th of October bridge. During rush hour, it is impossible to jog without being suffocated by the stench of exhaust fumes. The best time to go for a walk or to let off steam is on Friday or Saturday morning, the city stays in bed until mid-afternoon.

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.

The strong point of this small business? All the horses have been rescued from animal mistreatment by the very friendly owners, Ganun and Annmarie, who give them a second life. Once they've been cared for, the horses go for a ride with their customers. Ganun and Annmarie do their utmost to ensure that customers have an unforgettable stay. They're sure to come back again and again. Horses and Hieroglyphs offers daily rides (1, 2 or 3 hours, half-day or full-day) to discover Luxor. Several choices of rides are available, depending on duration. Discover them for yourself!

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.

Dahab is a paradise for water sports: diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing and windsurfing are all on offer here. In the mountains, one-day or multi-day hikes and climbing trips are easy to organize. For example, you can take a trip to the canyons of the desert. Finally, on the cultural side, day trips can be organized to Jerusalem or Petra (Jordan). Don't hesitate to ask your hotel, or Hisham at Homadventures or Ali at the Mirage Hotel, who are always happy to give excellent advice.

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!

This scuba diving centre is a reputable address, located in three hotels in Charm. It is located in the famous and popular Sharks Bay area and offers daily diving and snorkeling trips to Ras Mohamed National Park and the Strait of Tiran. Instructors speak several languages, including Japanese, and teach all levels of Padi courses, including Nitrox. Offers programs for families. It is advisable to call or book on site, discounts are offered depending on the season.

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.

A very professional center, equipped with a nice fleet to reach the sites. A check dive is mandatory before your first dive, at 9am or 1pm (40 euros). From the pier of the Sheraton Hotel, you are opposite the beautiful Far Garden site located north of Charm. The centre offers various training courses for all levels. And also for the children. The centre offers day trips, with a proper lunch. Don't be frustrated when you are asked 35 euros to buy underwater photos.

Created in 2015, the original trail ran from the Gulf of Aqaba to Mont Sainte-Catherine. It has been completed by hundreds of hikers. The locals, especially the Bedouins, wanted to develop this trail so that it showed all the facets of Sinai and created opportunities for all its tribes.

After two years' work - and thousands of kilometers of exploration on foot - the trail stretches over 550 km, takes 54 days to complete and involves 8 tribes. The Sinai Trail is best done with a guide, and Homadventure can help you organize it.

The Red Sea Diving College is a benchmark both in Sharm el-Sheikh and nationwide. Founded by Alain Sobol in 1989, this French-speaking diving center was the first to train divers in Sharm el-Sheikh. It has since established itself as one of Egypt's leading diving institutions, boasting an experienced and highly qualified team that has already trained over 50,000 divers. The center covers a range of levels from beginners to instructors, as well as day trips and diving safaris.

One of Egypt's top diving centers for over 30 years. You can dive from the beach to admire the magnificent reef of Na'ama Bay or by boat to admire the steep walls of Ras Mohamed and its lush coral reefs. Night and early morning dives are offered regularly at the reef in Na'ama Bay at no extra charge. Beach and boat dives to Dahab are also organized. Free transfer service from your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh and also after the dive.