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The marina buildings of El Gouna on the Red Sea

Beyond the city · by air or road

The Red Sea from Cairo: what to see and how to get there

Ain Sokhna, El Gouna and the coral reefs.

In depth

  1. By air or road

    The Red Sea, from El Gouna to Ain Sokhna

    Red Sea·In depth

    Coral reefs, lagoons and the resort town of El Gouna; Ain Sokhna, the nearest Red Sea coast to Cairo.

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What to see

  1. Lagoons and marinas

    El Gouna

    Red Sea·Resort town

    A resort town of lagoons, marinas and hotels on the Red Sea near Hurghada.

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