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Originally Posted by M Butler
Hi Elaine,
I don't know much about Sharm as I have only visited once. We decided on El Gouna for various reasons.
It is not on the Sinai peninsula and is regarded as a bit safer. (I can hear the shouts from you Sharmers already, but that is what we have read).
El Gouna is a safe, gated community. It is very well maintained by a team of local people that I believe are employed by El Gouna town (Orascom). It has its own hospital which has a very good reputation. It has a winery and brewery!! It has a very cheap public transport system around El Gouna and into Hurghada. It has a beautiful marina and is in the process of building a new larger marina. It already has one golf course and is building another. When you are a resident you get a card that you can use in El Gouna restaurants and hotels and I also believe on the Toc Tocs and also in some shops. We have been told that there are around 10,000 permanent residents in El Gouna with 200 children at the local school. It looks as though there is a thriving community with young families, couples, singles and retirees of various nationalities, so a really good mix.
Having said all this, it does not come cheap but if you can afford it, it is probably well worth a visit. We love it and hope to enjoy the quiet life for the next few years. (Not too quiet though as there seems to be quite a lot going on).
Hope this helps,
Margaret
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Many thanks Margaret for taking time out from your busy schedule and the information on El Gouna was most helpful. I have booked a hotel there for a few nights and looking forward to it.
Once again good luck with your move and much happiness in your years ahead in El Gouna.
Elaine