# Everyday life in El Gouna — services and essentials > Settling in to El Gouna: the hospital and pharmacies, supermarkets in Downtown and the Marina, shop hours and car rental. > Medical care, pharmacies, supermarkets and car rental, with verified local numbers. > https://gounarealty.com/services El Gouna runs day to day like a small town. You find a hospital, pharmacies, supermarkets and car rental within a short ride. This page gathers the settling-in basics so you know what daily life looks like before you move or buy. ## Medical care — a hospital and pharmacies El Gouna has its own private hospital and pharmacies in the main lived-in areas. ### El Gouna Hospital El Gouna Hospital is a private general hospital that has served the town since 1998. - Founded in 1998 as a private general hospital - 40-bed inpatient department - 24/7 emergency department - 5 medical departments and 16 clinics - Around 141 healthcare staff on the team - On-site laboratory and scans **Useful local number:** the hospital publishes a short hotline, 16650, for general contact, and an email at info.hospital@elgounahospital.com. We list these as useful local numbers, not as medical advice. For emergencies, follow local guidance. ### Pharmacies You find pharmacies in the main lived-in areas, close to the everyday shops and supermarkets. - **Marina Pharmacy** — Abu Tig Marina - **Downtown Pharmacy** — Downtown ## Groceries and essentials — where to shop day to day Supermarkets and shops sit close to where people live, in Downtown and the Marina. - **Supermarkets for daily essentials** (Downtown and Marina) — you find supermarkets for everyday shopping in both Downtown and the Marina area. - **Tamr Henna self-service supermarket** (Tamr Henna, Downtown) — a self-service supermarket at Tamr Henna, with a branch at Abu Tig Marina. - **Marina shops** (Abu Tig Marina) — shopping is concentrated across Abu Tig Marina, Downtown and Fanadir Marina. Shops at Abu Tig Marina typically open around 09:00 to 18:00. Most daily needs stay within a short ride. ## Getting around — tuk-tuks, boats and car rental Most trips inside town are short, so a car is optional for everyday life. SIXT Rent A Car operates in El Gouna, with a branch at the marina. For day-to-day trips, tuk-tuks, the shuttle boat and taxis cover most of El Gouna. See the getting-around guide for how each option works inside town. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a hospital in El Gouna? Yes. El Gouna Hospital is a private general hospital founded in 1998, with 40 inpatient beds and a 24/7 emergency department. It runs 5 medical departments and 16 clinics, plus an on-site laboratory and scans. ### What is the El Gouna Hospital phone number? The hospital publishes a short hotline, 16650, for general contact. You can also reach it by email at info.hospital@elgounahospital.com. We list it as a useful local number, not as medical advice. ### Where are the pharmacies in El Gouna? There are pharmacies in the main lived-in areas. Marina Pharmacy is at Abu Tig Marina and Downtown Pharmacy is in Downtown, close to the everyday shops and supermarkets. ### Where do I buy groceries in El Gouna? You find supermarkets for daily essentials in both Downtown and the Marina area. There is also a self-service supermarket at Tamr Henna in Downtown, with a branch at Abu Tig Marina. ### What are typical shop opening hours? Shops at Abu Tig Marina typically open around 09:00 to 18:00. Shopping is concentrated across Abu Tig Marina, Downtown and Fanadir Marina, so most daily needs stay within a short ride. ### Can I rent a car in El Gouna? Yes. SIXT Rent A Car operates in El Gouna, with a branch at the marina. For day-to-day trips inside town, see our getting-around guide for tuk-tuks, the shuttle boat and taxis. ## El Gouna context El Gouna is a master-planned resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, developed by Orascom, conceived in 1989. It sits about 25km north of Hurghada, in the Red Sea Governorate, and includes two 18-hole golf courses, the Abu Tig Marina, and a lagoon-and-canal layout that gives most properties water access. The town carries its own everyday infrastructure, which is why settling-in essentials like a hospital, pharmacies and supermarkets stay within a short ride. ## Disclaimer This page gathers settling-in information for El Gouna, not medical, legal, or financial advice. Public numbers such as the hospital hotline are listed as useful local contacts — confirm current details directly before you act. Gouna Realty is an independent aggregator and does not operate any of the services described here. ## Keep exploring - [Healthcare in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/guides/healthcare-in-el-gouna) — a deeper guide to the hospital, clinics and pharmacies on the coast. - [Cost of living in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/guides/cost-of-living-el-gouna) — what everyday life costs as a resident or part-time owner. - [Getting around El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/getting-around) — tuk-tuks, the shuttle boat, taxis and car rental inside town. - [El Gouna neighbourhoods](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods) — Marina, Downtown, Mangroovy and more, to find the right area. - [Things to do in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/things-to-do) — kitesurfing, diving, golf and the marina lifestyle. --- *Source: gounarealty.com/services. Verified everyday-essentials data — no prices, ratings, or availability. Hospital hotline shown as a useful local number, not medical advice. 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