Egypt

Friday 9th – Friday 16th May

Days off work: 6

From £599.00

Fancy learning to kite/windsurf or improving your skills in warm, shallow waters? 20 Days took a recce this fabulous destination last year, and we’re dying to get back because it is perfect for kitesurfing, windsurfing, diving and generally having a good time.

We managed to search around and find an excellent deal from £599 which includes flights, transfers, superior rooms, and all meals at the 5* Sofitel in Hurghada, which is located directly on the Red Sea shore with a 700m private beach over an area of 40 acres.

Conditions for beginner (and expert) kitesurfers and windsurfers are awesome, with warm shallow water for 800m out to sea. Plus there are loads of other activities including diving, snorkelling, golf, horse riding, go-kart racing, volleyball, water-skiing and wakeboarding, fishing, sailing, island trips and of course, plain old sunbathing.

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THE DESTINATION 
Hurghada is where the Red Sea adventure all began. Windsurfers were coming here before there was an international airport; the 3-4 hour transfer from Luxor was worth it. Now it is a well established resort for windsurfers, divers and sun worshippers with the airport only 10 minutes away.

THE KITESURFING
Hurghada is a must for those who want to learn to kitesurf. There is plenty of space to practice flying the kite, bodydragging and waterstarting in shallow areas. This extends far enough from the beach to allow 100m runs before getting into deeper water. Once your skill and confidence has built up, you will be able to blast out to a sandbar approximately 1km offshore. From there you can walk up wind a little and head back to the beach. Even on the first runs you should be able to get back to the downwind end of the second bay. It's no problem if you drift further downwind as there is another kilometre of beach to land on.

THE WIND 
The wind in the Red Sea is created by the difference in temperature between the land and sea. In Hurghada this is accelerated by the mountain range and more by Giftun Island offshore. It will generally pick up during the day and can often start early and sometimes blow all day.
In the summer months, from May to Oct, the average wind is around 18 knots with the afternoons sometimes getting up to 25 / 30 (especially in September)! In the winter it is mostly big kite weather (14 - 16's)..

THE OTHER ACTIVITIES
Despite being an awesome kite spot Hurghada is also an excellent holiday resort in general and non-kiters can enjoy a friendly secure environment with excellent resort facilities all within easy walking distance. Non-kiting activities include diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, golf, horse riding, go-kart racing, volleyball, snorkelling, water-skiing and wakeboarding, fishing, sailing, island trips and of course plain sunbathing

THE NIGHTLIFE
There is some nightlife in downtown Hurghada. As well as bars and restaurants, the bazaar is bustling in the evenings. It is also worth checking out which night Papas has live bands.

THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 
UK / EU passport holders should have a full 10 year passport valid until at least 6 months after date of return. Other passport holders please check with Egyptian Embassy (020 7235 9777). Visas are available on entry.

THE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS   MORE
There are no compulsory inoculations if travelling from the UK although Hep A and Typhoid are recommended. Please check with your GP or local travel health clinic for the latest advice.

Price: From £599.00

Includes:

• Flights from London
• Airport transfers
• Superior rooms
• All meals at the 5* Sofitel in Hurghada, which is located directly on the Red Sea shore with a 700m private beach over an area of 40 acres

Location:
Hurghada, Egypt