Due to the ever increasing popularity of El Gouna and Taba Heights there is a surge of hotel developments in these Red Sea resorts.

El Gouna

El Gouna has over 6 miles of coastline, complete with hotels, spa and fitness facilities, restaurants, bars, marinas and an 18-hole golf course. The resort is home to the first hotels in Egypt to be awarded the Green Star Hotel Certification.

In El Gouna there are two new Orascom Development boutique hotels due to open in November and a new Four Seasons hotel is due to open in 2014.

Orascom Developments already operate 21 hotels with more than 5,000 rooms in El Gouna and Taba Heights. They already have 14 established hotels in the resort of El Gouna. The two new four star hotels, Fanadir and Mosaique, will be located on the resort’s new marina. Every hotel room will have a private terrace and will overlook either the marina or the hotel swimming pool.

When the new Four Seasons hotel opens in 2014 it will have 150 rooms and will offer guests pure luxury.

Taba Heights

The beautiful Taba Heights overlooks four countries, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia and has over 3 miles of natural beaches. The resort offers excellent diving sites and an 18-hole championship golf course.

A fourth new hotel is due to open in December and will be located in Taba Heights.

The multi-million pound Club Med in Taba Heights is it’s sixth luxury hotel and will come complete with a spa, fitness centre, restaurant and two bars.

Summer temperatures here are always in the 30′s during the summer months, hitting the high 20′s and enjoying 7 to 8 hours of constant sunshine a day during the winter months. Because of it’s great all year round weather package holidays to Egypt can be taken whenever you desire. The Red Sea resorts boast some of the warmest waters and best beaches in Egypt.

For bargain late deals the internet is the place to look, you won’t be disappointed.

There are some great places to play golf whilst holidaying in Egypt. Because Egypt has very little rain and is warm all the year round it is possible to play at any time.

Alexandria Sporting Club – Alexandria

This is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Egypt, built in 1898.
Facilities include an 18 hole course, horseracing, tennis, squash, football, basketball, croquet, pro ship, swimming pools and restaurant.

Dreamland Golf & Tennis Resort (Championship Course) – Cairo

Facilities here include an 18 hole course, turf driving range with 6 target greens (lit at night), putting green, swimming pool, excercise facilities and a tennis academy with 6 clay courts, tennis pro, lessons, tournaments and pro shop.

Dreamland Golf & Tennis Resort (Pharaoh Course) – Cairo

Facilities here include a 9 hole course, turf driving range with 6 target greens (lit at night), putting green, swimming pool, excercise facilities and a tennis academy with 6 clay courts, tennis pro, lessons, tournaments and pro shop.

Gezira Sporting Club – Cairo

Built in 1882, this is the largest multi-sport facility in Egypt. This is a private club with an 18 hole course played on 9 fairways. Other facilities include a driving range and pro shop.

Katameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort (Championship Course) – Cairo

Facilities here include an 18 hole course plus driving range with 5 target greens. Other facilities include a golf school, putting green and pro shop.

Katameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort – Cairo

Facilities here include a 9 hole course plus driving range with 5 target greens. Other facilities include a golf school, putting green and pro shop.

Mena House Oberoi Golf Course – Cairo

Mena House is the only hotel in Cairo which has its own golf course. The 18 hole couse overlooks the pyramids and is played on 9 fairways with 2 tees.
Other facilities here include a putting green, meeting centre, restaurant, swimming pool, fitness centre and horseback riding.

Royal Valley Golf Club – Cairo

This is an 18 hole course with driving range, pro shop, restaurant and bar.

Mirage City Golf Course – New Cairo

This is a private 18 hole course and is home to the Mirage City Golf Academy. Here you will also find a driving range, restaurants, function rooms, board room, bar, library and billiards.

Jolie Ville Golf & Resort (Championship Course) – Sharm el Sheikh

Here you will find an 18 hole couse, driving range (lit at night), putting green, golf school, function rooms, conference centre, excercise facilities, health spa, sauna, billiards, table tennis, swimming pool, snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, restaurants, disco, bars, satellite tv, play area and aqua park.

Jolie Ville Golf & Resort (Par 3 Course) – Sharm el Sheikh

Here you will find a 9 hole couse, driving range (lit at night), putting green, golf school, function rooms, conference centre, excercise facilities, health spa, sauna, billiards, table tennis, swimming pool, snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, restaurants, disco, bars, satellite tv, play area and aqua park.

Taba Heights Golf Resort – Taba

Built in 2006, this 18 hole course also has a driving range, putting green, restaurant and bar.

The Cascades at Soma Bay Golf & Country Club (Championship Course) – Soma Bay

Built in 1999 this is an 18 hole desert course, complete with a golf school, driving range, putting green and pro shop.

The Cascades at Soma Bay Golf & Country Club (Par 3 Challenge Course) – Soma Bay

Built in 1999 this is a 9 hole desert course, complete with a golf school, driving range, putting green and pro shop.

Madinat Makadi Golf Course (Championship Course) – Red Sea

Recently built in 2008, this 18 hole course has driving ranges (80 stations), putting green, golf school and pro shop.

Madinat Makadi Golf Course (Short Course) – Red Sea

Recently built in 2008, this 9 hole course has driving ranges (80 stations), putting green, golf school and pro shop.

El Gouna Golf Club – El Gouna

Built in 1999, this 18 hole course also has a golf school, driving range, pro shop, excercise facilities, health spa, sauna, massage facilities, restaurant and bar.

The Links at Stella di Mare – Ain Soukhna

Built in 2006, this 18 hole course has a meeting centre, spa and pro shop.

There are thousands of cheap holidays to Egypt available throughout the internet, why not book one and try your hand with a relaxing round of golf!

If you are looking for a golfing holiday in Egypt or maybe just want a taste of golf in this fascinating country, try one of the many package holidays on offer that include a ‘golf taster’.

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