ACTIVE BEACH CLUB HOLIDAYS IN EGYPT

Location: Red Sea coast, Egypt
Why this holiday?:
This club generally has plenty of wind for sailors with over 280 days per year having a wind strength of over force 4. Combined with year round sunshine, fantastic scuba diving/ snorkelling on your doorstep and a stunning long sandy beach this is a great place for an active holiday.

This beach club is situated on a beautiful crescent shaped bay against a majestic backdrop of red tinted mountains and sparkling, clear turquoise water.  The low-rise buildings are dotted throughout an oasis of lush gardens, trees and abundant colourful flowers. This setting provides a cool retreat and a wonderful contrast to the dramatic desert surroundings. The hotel faces a glorious 600m private stretch of fine golden sand, with acres of space to relax beneath shaded canopies. From here you are perfectly positioned to watch the activity on the water or wander along to our beach bar and watersports area.

About the sailing :
With 300 days a year of wind above Force 4, you will get great conditions at almost anytime of the year. The wind, created by desert thermals, generally picks up mid morning and drops again mid afternoon, blowing cross-offshore. This is especially evident in the summer months when this beach club is at its windiest.

Windsurfers of every level and ability will find conditions to suit them at this club. In front of the hotel the beach shelves gently providing easy launching and gentler winds - ideal for beginners and intermediates. There is also an area known as the "speed course" with a choice of flat or choppy water, great for cracking advanced manoeuvres. Beyond the outer reef is ‘Kamikaze’ an area with ‘bump ‘n’ jump’ conditions for expert sailors. Dinghy sailing takes place in a specially designated area reached by a safety boat. Summer months bring strong winds which may limit the extent to which beginners can enjoy sailing. However the rest of the year provides great conditions for sailors of all abilities.

A safe, shallow, sandy lagoon offers the perfect introduction to kitesurfing for beginners. The lagoon is tidal and lessons take place in the morning or afternoon.

About the diving :
Scuba divers will enjoy some of the most exciting diving the Red Sea has to offer including the famous Canyon and Blue Hole. All diving is accessible from the shore offering a great introduction to the sport for beginners. Snorkelling from this beach club is an amazing experience with hundreds of beautiful fish and coral within the first 10 metres. On shore you can explore the dramatic coastline on a series of winding off-road tracks, venturing past camels to superb snorkelling locations.

During the winter months when temperatures are cooler there is tennis coaching. If you would rather relax, it is easy to find a quiet spot on the beach, or join an excursion to one of Egypt’s many famous sites.

Accommodation:
Rooms are either partial or side sea-view or garden view with a terrace leading onto the extensive gardens. The partial and side sea-view rooms feature a slightly more spacious layout, together with ensuite facilities of a higher standard.

All rooms have twin or double bed with a third bed suitable for a child. There is also a selection of new family rooms with twin and double beds suitable for 2 adults and 2 children, these rooms are of a good standard with sea view and are located close to our equipment racks, beach bar and crèche. All rooms feature air conditioning, direct dial telephone, radio, satellite TV, mini bar, shower and wc.

An extensive buffet breakfast is included every day. Lunch or evening meal is also included every day. You just choose which you would prefer the day before. Number of rooms 179 (60 used by this tour operator)

Official Rating 4 star (local rating)

Club facilities:

The reception offers money exchange facilities, safety deposit boxes and a laundry service, available for a small supplement. Moving from the reception there is a shady Bedouin lounge and bar with an entertainment area.

The large pool with views of the beach and sailing area is well equipped with sunloungers and parasols and offers complimentary beach towels.

Occasional aqua aerobics sessions are also held in the pool. The main restaurant serves international and Egyptian buffet style meals on a large shady terrace around the pool. At lunchtime you can also enjoy a meal from the Italian restaurant.

A volleyball court is set up on the beach and nearby you will find a children’s play area and club facilities for older children, table tennis, two tennis courts and a games room. Further along the beach is our windsurfing and sailing equipment, crèche and beach bar.

Dinghy Sailing:
RYA dinghy sailing tuition and courses are included.
Tuition is progressive and flexible. Couses for beginners to experts are included covering the National Sailing and Windsurfing scheme.
RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 1-2, Seamanship Skills, Sailing with Spinnakers and Start Racing
RYA Windsurfing - Start Windsurfing, Intermediate (planing and non-planing) and Advanced

Dinghys available:
8 Laser Picos
10 Lasers
3 Laser Vagos
4 Dart 16

Child Care:
Starfish: 4-23months (available at a supplement)
Sea Urchins:   2-4 years
Surfbusters: 5-7 years
Sharksters: 8-12 years
Hot Shots: 8-12 years (available at a supplement)
Junior Rippers: 8-12 years (available at a supplement)
TAG: 13 years+

Surfbusters, Sharksters and Hotshots - school holidays only

Diving:
A try-dive is included and a wide range of dive courses from Discover Scuba to 4 day PADI Open Water are available to book locally.

Windsurfing:
RYA windsurfing tuition is included.
50 Beginner and Improver Boards from Starboard
50 Shortboards from Starboard
120 Rigs (3.5m - 8m) plus junior rigs from Tushingham
Starboard and Tushingham test centre

Tennis:
2 tennis courts
Rackets and balls provided

Other activities :
Snorkelling equipment can be hired from the dive school based at the club

Aqua aerobics, volleyball, table tennis, pool

Kite Surfing :
A 10 hour beginner kitesurfing course with tuition and hire of all equipment is pre-bookable for £180 per person

Cycling:
Mountain bike guiding and skills tuition with 10 high quality bikes from Gary Fisher.

Carriage of own windsurf equipment from airport to resort £25pp return

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