04 Nov 2009, Posted by Roger in Blog, 0 Comments
The Ultimate Holiday Lifestyle in El Gouna
When it comes to leisure along the Red Sea coast, the resort town of El Gouna comes to mind. Quite unheard of in the past, this town is gaining fast recognition as the ultimate luxury destination.
What’s more, holiday makers now have a chance of living the beach lifestyle the whole year through, with the availability of numerous villas and apartments for sale. What makes living in El Gouna unique is the fact that each homeowner is given their own piece of beach property even they are situated further inland. This is made possible by several canals that allow the water from the Red Sea to come in. This is to make sure that each resident get to enjoy the beach just steps beyond their doorsteps.
One of the first feasts that greet newcomers to El Gouna is of the visual kind. The houses are colored yellow, orange, red, or simply off-white, and are quite pleasing to the eyes, something that developer Orascom Hotels and Development had hoped to achieve since the town’s inception. Those planning to come and live here will have several choices of neighborhoods to choose from, each featuring well thought-of residential structures designed by renowned architects.
One can also select houses according to the desired architectural design. For those wishing to live in an abode predominantly akin to those found in most Egyptian cities, there’s the Nubian neighborhood. Structures harkening to the style of Arabic homes are found in Abu Tig Marina, while Italian-style villas and apartments are constructed on the Hill neighborhood. When one chooses to live in either the Golf or While neighborhoods, he or she also gets to enjoy living in beautiful houses with a world-class golf course just a stone’s throw away.
Indeed, this 18-hole golf course is one of the major attractions of El Gouna, boasting of both lagoon and desert landscape views. Located right on the edge of the Downtown area, this golf course gives credence to the town as a favorite playground of the rich and famous.
Another facility that bespoke of the ultimate holiday lifestyle that the town has been aiming for is its beautiful marina, where sailboats and yachts are moored. These leisure vessels make it possible for residents and visitors to go on pleasure trips to the town’s other playground, the vast Red Sea. The area is known scuba diving and snorkeling destination, with its numerous coral reefs and widely diverse marine life. The beach of El Gouna is ideal for several water-based recreations like water skiing, kite surfing, jet skiing, and swimming.
The resort town also boasts of several luxury hotels, most of which are open to residents who possess an Owner’s Card. This particular card also provides discounts to several dining establishments, as well as access to necessary services like housekeeping and laundry, among others.
In addition to all these amenities and privileges awaiting families who decide to make El Gouna their long-term home, there are also several services specifically designed for children. The town has several nurseries and kids’ clubs that provide appropriate childcare. There are also curriculums available at its international school, while a well-equipped hospital is at the residents’ disposal.
Land-based recreations awaiting the whole family include beach volleyball, biking, go-karts, four-wheel drives into the nearby desert. Pleasures of the urban kind are easily accessed in the town’s several shopping destinations, while its numerous restaurants and cafes offer both international and local dishes.
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