Intermediate

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Soul Center Egypt

Safaga, Egypt

Safaga is located in the red sea so you can expect great warm, clear water to kitesurf. The spot in safaga is fairly remote and has a resort of hotels on the eastern shores, north of the town of Safaga. It lies approximately 50 kms from Hurghada airport and is a picture postcard part of the coast overlooking Soma Bay together with the moutain ranges.

The beach is fairly compacted but with most of the resort opting for the diving option the beach can be clear for most of the day. There is a great shop and kitesurf center offing lessons on a daily basis, the guys are IKO qualified and this can make learning to kitesurf enjoyable.

If the wind direction is not great infront of the main beach the kitesurf center in Safaga offers to take you out on a small boat to a secret sandbar spot, ideal for flat water. During the trip the staff pack up your kit, load it onto the boat and tea/cold drinks can be purchsed throughout the day.

The flat water location offers great conditions for expert and learner kiteboarders and at the end of the day you have the option to kitesurf downwind back to your hotel. What a great way to end your kitesurfing day!

Hotels and places to stay

Accommodation in Safaga is mainly hotel based, there are some small self catering apartments among the hotel facilities if you prefer things a little quieter. This option will still enable you to have use of the pool and bar facilities.

Hotels offer a buffet breakfast option to boost you up for your kitesurfing session and they offer main meals on a half board or pay as you go option.

Our conclusion

Flying from the UK is only 5 hours and the water conditions plus great winds throughout most of the year boast only good things..well worth a visit.

8/10