Timeline
10:00
Grab a coffee and a pastry at ZOUNI Beach. As a beach club and restaurant, it opens at 10:00, making it the perfect quiet spot to watch the early kiteboarding action on the water before the crowds arrive.
10:45
Walk 13 minutes southeast to Mangroovy Beach. The flat coastline and protected reef create a calm lagoon ideal for swimming or watching the kiteboarders glide by. It is a short, easy stroll from your breakfast spot.
11:45
Return to ZOUNI Beach for lunch. By mid-morning, the kitchen is fully operational. Order fresh seafood from the restaurant while staying on the beach club loungers.
12:45
Take a 20-minute walk south-southeast to Marina Beach. This spot sits between the New Marina and Abu Tig, offering a different view of the water and the Moods Beach Restaurant area. It is a good place to stretch your legs and enjoy the afternoon breeze.
Local tip
The walk between ZOUNI Beach and Mangroovy Beach is short and direct. Marina Beach is a bit further south, so plan for a longer walk if you want to see it.
Check before you go
- ZOUNI Beach opens at 10:00. Arrive right at opening time for the quietest experience.
- Mangroovy Beach is a public beach area; check tide conditions if you plan to swim in the lagoon.
- Marina Beach is a public area; no specific opening hours apply to the beach itself.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to El Gouna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).