Kitesurfing in Dschanub Sina

Nabq Bay sits at the northern end of Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula. It is part of the Nabq Managed Resource Protected Area, established in 1992, which holds the most northerly mangrove forests in the world. While much of the Sharm coastline is dominated by deep water and steep reefs suited for diving, Nabq is the only real kitesurfing spot in the area. It is known for its massive, waist-deep flat water lagoon that stretches up to 1500 meters wide, protected from the open sea by an outer reef.

The kite spot Dahab used to be a small hidden hippie village in old times, then windsurfers took over for a while, and now it is a gold mine for kitesurfing in Egypt. Kiteboarding in Dahab is very popular due to the strong wind, a variety of spots all within pretty easy reach, tons of no wind activities and a great vibe in town with a plethora of bars and restaurants. Kitesurfers love the Dahab lagoon because of the side shore breeze, the shallow warm water and because there is plenty of room. You can launch your kite from a sandy beach, and the lagoon works for kitesurfing at high and low tide, although you should be careful in certain spots at low tide.