My Guide to the Best Kitespots for Digital Nomads in Egypt — From El Gouna’s “Live, Work & Ride” Lifestyle to the Local Beauty of Dahab

Egypt is one of those rare countries where being a digital nomad and being a kitesurfer blend perfectly. Warm weather, consistent wind, turquoise lagoons and an affordable lifestyle make it an ideal place to work and ride.

Here’s my personal guide to the best kitespots in Egypt for digital nomads — from the polished convenience of El Gouna and Hurghada to the authentic charm of Dahab and the unforgettable magic of the Blue Lagoon.

🌬️ El Gouna — The Digital Nomad Kitesurfing Hub

If you’re a digital nomad who kites, El Gouna is the easiest, most convenient base in Egypt.

It’s one of the few places where you can finish a call, grab your kite, and be riding within minutes. The town is designed for comfort, and the wind is some of the most reliable in the region.

⭐ Why Digital Nomads Love El Gouna

The kite centres are fully equipped with everything you need: coworking spaces with reliable internet, restaurants, showers, gyms, storage, rentals and rescue boats.

Plus:

• Endless cafés and restaurants

• Gyms and wellness studios

• Safe, walkable streets with cheap tuk-tuks

• Only 30 minutes from Hurghada Airport

I kited at Makani Beach and Riah, and both were great.

🧑‍💻🪁 A typical day in Gouna

• Work in the morning

• Tuk-tuk to the kite beach

• Pump your kite

• Ride perfect flat water

• Be back on your laptop in 30 minutes

This balance of productivity and play is what makes El Gouna a digital nomad favourite.

💰 Note

You have to pay to kite in El Gouna — your pass covers access, rescue and all facilities.

🔹 Conditions

• Huge flat-water lagoon

• Perfect for beginners, freestyle & foiling

• Very consistent wind April–October

  
  

I stayed at Mangroovy Flats (cheap Airbnb find) and tuk-tuked to the beach daily. El Gouna really does have everything — except an authentic local vibe.

🌊 Dahab — Relaxed, Local & Authentic

Dahab is the opposite of El Gouna: more authentic, more laid-back, more connected to the local community.

You can kite at:

• Assalah, or

• Baby Bay (offshore wind)

Dahab is:

• Cheaper

• Chilled and bohemian

• Full of travellers, divers, kiters and climbers

• Perfect if you want your money to support locals directly

🏝️ Blue Lagoon — My Favourite Spot in Egypt

The Blue Lagoon is my absolute favourite kitespot in Egypt — and I genuinely can’t wait to go back.

It’s remote, wild and breathtakingly beautiful, with bright turquoise water, mountains and camels wandering by. The wind is steady, the lagoon is flat, and the whole pace of life slows down.

But this is a place to switch off completely:

• No internet

• Simple Berber huts

• A couple of basic restaurants

• One tiny coffee shop at the far end of the lagoon

It’s pure kite–eat–sleep–repeat. The kind of place that stays with you.

You can get there by boat, donkey, or a combination of car + boat — and every route feels like an adventure.

🌴 Hurghada — All-Inclusive Comfort & Snorkelling

Hurghada is another popular option, especially for an easy, affordable holiday.

I stayed in an all-inclusive hotel and loved spending my no-wind days snorkelling — the marine life in the Red Sea is incredible.

You can kite in several places around Hurghada, but like El Gouna: you need to pay to access the kite beaches and facilities.

Great for:

• Short trips

• Beginners

• All-inclusive holidays

• Snorkelling and kiting combos

🌄 Ras Sedr — Still on My List (And It Looks Amazing)

I haven’t tried Ras Sedr yet, but it’s high on my list.

People rave about:

• Extremely reliable wind

• Massive shallow flat-water lagoons

• Desert scenery

• Affordable, local accommodation

• A relaxed community vibe

It’s definitely a spot I want to experience next.

🗺️ Other Egyptian Spots to Explore

Safaga

Quieter, stronger wind and long sandy beaches.

Soma Bay

Crystal-clear water and huge flat-water stretches — great for boosting.

Red Sea Islands

Boat trips offering mirror-flat water and stronger wind.

💬 Final Thoughts

Egypt is one of the best countries in the world to combine remote work and kitesurfing:

• El Gouna — convenience, coworking & perfect lagoons

• Hurghada — all-inclusive stays & great snorkelling

• Dahab — authentic, relaxed & community-driven

• Blue Lagoon — my favourite spot, magical, remote & unforgettable

• Ras Sedr — the next spot I can’t wait to explore

Whether you're into polished comfort or raw simplicity, Egypt has a kitespot for every type of rider — and every type of digital nomad.