Zeytuna Beach
El Gouna's best-known town beach, with a short shuttle-boat hop to Zaytuna Island.
Beach guide
The beaches of El Gouna
See where the three named beaches sit and how the island shuttle works, so you can picture the coast you want to live near.
Named beaches0Zeytuna, Mangroovy, Moods
To the island~0 minshuttle boat from Downtown
Island hop0to Zaytuna Island
An independent guide, not a beach club
Gouna Realty is an independent property platform. We do not run beach clubs or sell day passes, and we are not affiliated with these beaches. This page shows where the beaches sit, so you can choose where to buy or rent a home near the coast you like.
Beach directory
The three named beaches
Where each beach sits and what it is known for. Names and areas come from documented sources, kept to what we can verify.
Mangroovy Beach
The beach the Mangroovy area is named for, long associated with wind sports.
Moods Beach
A documented El Gouna beach, one of the three named spots along the lagoon coast.
We list beach names and area only. There are no day-pass prices, ratings, or reviews here — those change and we do not verify them.
On the water
The Zaytuna Island shuttle
A short crossing puts you on the island. From there the day-to-day of getting around town takes over.
About 5 minutes from Downtown
A shuttle boat from Downtown reaches Zaytuna Island in about 5 minutes. For tuk-tuks, shuttle boats and the rest of moving around town, see the getting around guide.
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Good to know
Beach questions, answered
Frequently asked questions about El Gouna beaches
What beaches are there in El Gouna?
El Gouna has three named beaches: Zeytuna Beach, Mangroovy Beach and Moods Beach. Zeytuna is the best-known town beach, with a short shuttle boat to Zaytuna Island. Mangroovy is the beach the Mangroovy area is named for, long associated with wind sports.
How do I get to Zaytuna Island in El Gouna?
A shuttle boat runs from Downtown El Gouna and reaches Zaytuna Island in about 5 minutes. See our getting around guide for the wider picture on tuk-tuks, shuttle boats and how people move around town.
Does Gouna Realty sell beach day passes?
No. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a beach club or day-pass seller, and is not affiliated with these beaches. This page shows where the beaches sit, so you can choose where to buy or rent a home near the coast you like.
Which El Gouna beach is best for kitesurfing?
Mangroovy Beach is the beach long associated with wind sports in El Gouna, and the Mangroovy area is named for it. We do not list conditions or operators here, so check current details locally before you plan a session.
Where should I live for beach access in El Gouna?
It depends on the beach life you want. Downtown sits near Zeytuna Beach and the island shuttle, while the Mangroovy area is built around its wind-sports beach. Browse the neighbourhoods to picture the coast you want to live near.
Keep exploring
Plan the rest of your move
- Getting around El GounaTuk-tuks, shuttle boats and how people move around town.
- Mangroovy neighbourhoodThe wind-sports area built around Mangroovy Beach.
- Homes to rent in El GounaBrowse places available to rent across the town.
- Homes for sale in El GounaSee what is available to buy near the coast.
- Things to do in El GounaKitesurfing, diving, golf and the marina lifestyle.
- Diving and snorkeling guideRed Sea reefs, dive centres and house reefs near the coast.
- El Gouna neighbourhoodsMarina, Downtown, Mangroovy and more — find the right area.