# El Gouna FAQ — buying, living, getting there > Answers about buying and ownership, living and services, getting there and around, and how Gouna Realty works. > Independent El Gouna property platform — orientation, not legal, tax, or medical advice. > https://gounarealty.com/faq Gouna Realty is an independent property platform. We aggregate El Gouna listings and connect you with the seller or agent. We are not a hotel-booking site, we are not affiliated with the resorts, and in Phase 1 we do not act as a transacting broker or handle payments here. For ownership, visa, tax, or medical decisions, confirm the current position with a qualified adviser. ## Buying and ownership How buying works in El Gouna, who we connect you with, and where to get advice. ### Can foreigners buy property in El Gouna? Foreign buyers commonly purchase homes in El Gouna, a privately developed Red Sea resort town in Egypt. As an aggregator we list what is on the market and connect you with the seller or agent. Ownership rules, eligibility, and limits change over time, so confirm the current legal position with a qualified Egyptian property lawyer before you commit. ### Is El Gouna a freehold development? El Gouna is a master-planned resort town developed by Orascom Hotels & Development, conceived in 1989. Tenure terms vary by unit and contract type, and the rules can change. We surface listings and orientation, not legal advice. Confirm the exact ownership structure of any specific property, and what it means for you, with a qualified Egyptian property lawyer. ### What does Gouna Realty cost a buyer? Gouna Realty is an independent listing platform that aggregates El Gouna property and connects you with the seller or listing agent. We do not publish prices, fares, or guaranteed figures here, because those change constantly. Ask the agent for the current asking price and any fees in writing, and have a lawyer review the full cost picture before you proceed. ### How do I arrange a viewing in El Gouna? You can reach us on WhatsApp and tell us which homes and neighbourhoods you want to see and when you plan to visit. We line up viewings and can help arrange your transfer from Hurghada International Airport. There is no obligation, and we do not handle payments on the platform. The conversation starts on WhatsApp. ### Which areas of El Gouna can I buy in? El Gouna is built across interlocking man-made islands and lagoons, with documented areas including Downtown, Abu Tig Marina, and Tamr Henna Square, plus the New Marina and Fanadir Marina. The right area depends on whether you want marina life, a quieter lagoon setting, or proximity to the beaches. Browse our neighbourhood guides to compare them. ### Should I use a lawyer when buying? Property purchase in any country is a significant legal step, so independent legal advice is sensible. Gouna Realty surfaces listings and orientation, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Use a qualified Egyptian property lawyer to check tenure, the contract, and registration for any specific home, and confirm tax and currency matters with an appropriate professional. ### Do you list rentals as well as sales? We aggregate El Gouna property and connect buyers and renters with the relevant agent or owner. What is available changes constantly, so the live listings on the platform are the best guide to what is currently on the market. Tell us on WhatsApp what you are looking for, and we will point you to suitable options. ## Living and services Health, groceries, climate, and the everyday lifestyle in the town. ### Is there a hospital in El Gouna? El Gouna Hospital is a private general hospital, founded in 1998, with a 40-bed inpatient department and a 24/7 emergency department. The official healthcare page lists five medical departments, sixteen clinics, and around 141 healthcare staff, plus laboratory and scan services. The hospital hotline is 16650. Confirm current services and emergency numbers locally before relying on them. ### Are there pharmacies in El Gouna? El Gouna has pharmacies for everyday needs, including Marina Pharmacy at Abu Tig Marina and Downtown Pharmacy in Downtown. They cover routine medicines and common requirements. Do not assume a specific prescription brand is stocked locally, since availability varies. Carry an adequate personal supply plus your prescription documentation, and confirm the local equivalent with a pharmacist. ### Where do I buy groceries in El Gouna? Supermarkets for everyday essentials sit in both Downtown and the Marina area. There is a self-service supermarket at Tamr Henna in Downtown, with a branch at Abu Tig Marina. Shopping is concentrated across Abu Tig Marina, Downtown, and Fanadir Marina. Shops in Abu Tig Marina typically open from around 09:00 to 18:00; confirm current hours locally. ### What is the climate like in El Gouna? El Gouna has a hot desert climate on the Red Sea, with temperatures typically ranging from around 17 °C to 33 °C, average humidity near 22 percent, and minimal rainfall. That means warm, dry conditions for most of the year. The most comfortable months to visit and view property are generally the cooler parts of the year. ### Does El Gouna have beaches and a marina? El Gouna has documented beaches including Zeytuna Beach, Mangroovy Beach, and Moods Beach, and a shuttle boat reaches Zaytuna Island in about five minutes from Downtown. The marinas include Abu Tig Marina, New Marina, and Fanadir Marina. The town is built around lagoons and channels, so water access is a defining part of daily life. ### Can I play golf in El Gouna? El Gouna has two 18-hole championship golf courses. El Gouna Golf sits at the Steigenberger Golf Resort and was designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples. Ancient Sands Golf Club, designed by Karl Litten, sits at the Ancient Sands Golf Resort. Both give residents and visitors year-round golf in a Red Sea setting. ### What is there to do in El Gouna? El Gouna pairs Red Sea water sports with marina life, golf, and dining around Downtown, Abu Tig Marina, and Tamr Henna Square. The town hosts the El Gouna Film Festival, established in 2017. Its lagoons, beaches such as Mangroovy and Zeytuna, and two championship golf courses shape an active, outdoor-led lifestyle for residents and visitors alike. ### Is healthcare in El Gouna good for retirees? El Gouna Hospital handles everyday and emergency care within the town, while Hurghada, about 25 km south, serves as the referral point for more complex or specialist treatment. Foreign residents and retirees generally carry private or international health insurance. Whether this model suits you depends on your health, so discuss it with your own doctor before committing. ## Getting there and around The airport, the transfer, and how you move around inside El Gouna. ### Which airport serves El Gouna? The nearest international airport is Hurghada International Airport (IATA HRG). El Gouna sits about 25 km north of it on the Red Sea coast. There is no passenger airport inside El Gouna itself. For flight, transfer, time-zone, and visa detail, see our dedicated guide on getting to El Gouna, which covers the journey in depth. ### How far is El Gouna from Hurghada Airport? El Gouna is about 25 km north of Hurghada International Airport. The official town pages describe the drive as under 40 minutes, and route planners list a fastest drive of around half an hour, so allow roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Private airport transfers and taxis are the primary documented options. ### How do I get from the airport to El Gouna? Private airport transfers and taxis are the primary documented ways to travel from Hurghada International Airport to El Gouna, a drive of about 25 km. We can help arrange a transfer when you book a viewing with us. For a fuller breakdown of the journey, see our getting-to-El-Gouna guide rather than relying on this short answer. ### How do you get around inside El Gouna? Tuk-tuks, known locally as toktoks, are the main way to move between central areas and carry two passengers, with named services and an Uber Toktok ride option in the town. A shuttle boat runs from Downtown, shuttle buses link major hotels, and taxis such as London Cab operate. Car rental, scooters, and quad bikes are also available. ### Can I rent a car in El Gouna? Car rental is available in El Gouna. SIXT Rent A Car operates in the town, offering vehicles from compact to luxury saloons plus a dedicated E-cab fleet, bookable online, with a branch at El Gouna Marina. Quad bikes and scooters are also commonly rentable. Go Bus runs inter-city bus, limousine, and shuttle services to and from El Gouna. ### Is there a shuttle boat in El Gouna? A shuttle boat departs from Downtown and reaches Zaytuna Island in about five minutes, with a longer excursion passing the Sunset Tower, Abu Tig Marina, and the New Marina. English and German guides are noted on the official town pages. Because El Gouna is built around lagoons, water transport is part of everyday movement here. ### What time zone is El Gouna in? El Gouna is in Egypt, on the Red Sea coast in the Red Sea Governorate, just north of Hurghada. Egypt uses Eastern European Time. For a live comparison with your home market, plus flight times and the airport transfer, see our getting-to-El-Gouna guide, which keeps the travel-planning detail in one dedicated place. ## About Gouna Realty What we are, what we are not, and how to reach us. ### Is Gouna Realty a property broker? Gouna Realty is an independent property platform that aggregates El Gouna listings and connects you with the relevant seller or agent. It is not a hotel-booking site, it is not affiliated with the resorts in El Gouna, and in Phase 1 it does not act as a transacting broker or handle payments. Always confirm details directly with the listing party. ### Is Gouna Realty affiliated with the resorts? No. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform and is not affiliated with any El Gouna hotel or resort, and not a hotel-booking site. We present an orientation guide to who is where in the town, then help you buy or rent a home near the resort lifestyle you like. Bookings and stays are handled by the resorts themselves. ### Where does Gouna Realty get its listings? Gouna Realty aggregates El Gouna property and presents it in one place, then connects you with the seller or listing agent. Availability changes constantly, so the live listings on the platform are the most reliable guide to what is currently on the market. If anything looks out of date, contact us on WhatsApp and we will help you check. ### How do I contact Gouna Realty? The fastest way to reach us is WhatsApp. Tell us what you are looking for, the neighbourhoods that interest you, and when you plan to visit El Gouna. We will line up suitable listings and viewings and can help arrange your transfer from Hurghada International Airport. We do not handle payments on the platform; the conversation starts on WhatsApp. ### Does Gouna Realty give legal or tax advice? No. Gouna Realty surfaces listings and orientation about El Gouna, not legal, tax, financial, medical, or insurance advice. Ownership, visa, tax, and healthcare rules change over time and vary by your situation. For any decision that matters, confirm the current position with a qualified professional, such as an Egyptian property lawyer, before you rely on it. ### Why use Gouna Realty over a single agent? Gouna Realty brings El Gouna property together in one independent platform, so you can compare across the town rather than through a single agent's stock. We add neighbourhood, climate, transport, and services orientation to help you decide where to live. When you are ready, we connect you with the right seller or agent and help plan your visit. ## El Gouna context El Gouna is a master-planned resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, conceived in 1989 and developed by Orascom Hotels & Development. It sits about 25 km north of Hurghada, in the Red Sea Governorate. The town is built across man-made islands, lagoons, and channels, so most homes have water access. It has two 18-hole championship golf courses and several marinas, with Abu Tig Marina at the heart of its boating life. Hurghada International Airport is the documented gateway; there is no passenger airport inside El Gouna itself. The English-primary community draws international buyers and long-stay visitors. ## Disclaimer This page is orientation, not legal, tax, financial, medical, or insurance advice. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a broker in Phase 1, and not affiliated with the El Gouna resorts. Listings and availability change constantly, so the live platform is the best guide to what is on the market. Ownership, visa, tax, and healthcare rules change over time and vary by your situation — confirm the current position with a qualified professional, such as an Egyptian property lawyer, before you rely on it. ## Keep exploring - [Getting to El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/getting-to-el-gouna) — flight times, the Hurghada airport transfer, time zones, and visa basics. - [Healthcare in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/guides/healthcare-in-el-gouna) — how medical access works, the hospital, and what to arrange beforehand. - [El Gouna neighbourhoods](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods) — Marina, Downtown, Tamr Henna and more — find the right area to live. - [Foreign buyer guide](https://gounarealty.com/buyer-guide) — how buying property in El Gouna works, step by step. - [Things to do in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/things-to-do) — beaches, the marinas, golf, and Red Sea water sports. - [Browse properties](https://gounarealty.com/properties) — see what is currently on the market in El Gouna. --- *Source: gounarealty.com/faq. 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