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Although there are many dive
sites in the area, there are really no officially authorized
anchorages. You can anchor outside the breakwater at Abu Tig
Marina temporarily, but you are open to the NW winds and protected from
the sea only by the reefs in the area. One boat who wanted to
anchor in the area was told by officials that they would have to pay US $5
per day, but that is the charge per day at Abu Tig Marina if you are
paying by the month.
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Abu
Tig Marina is located north about 20 nm north of
Hurghada at the El Gouna Resort complex. (27�24'.6N
- 33�40'.9E)
Facilities:
| Med-moor between seawall and mooring buoys |
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Self-service Laundry |
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Yacht Maintenance Yard |
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| Toilets |
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Internet Access |
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Travel Lift |
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| Showers |
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Receive & Hold Mail |
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Chandlery on premises |
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| Power and Water at berth |
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Fuel Dock |
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Pump Out Facility |
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Other amenities include Cable TV to boats, Metered
electric and water, ships chandlery, inexpensive shuttle bus to El Gouna
downtown. (Water in the marina is NOT potable - for washing only.)
Mailing Address:
Abu Tig Marina
El Gouna
Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt |
Marina Manager: Philip
Jones
- Phone: 20 65 580 073
- Fax: 20 65 580 040
- Email: info@abutig-marina.com
- Website: abutig-marina.com
- VHF: 73/
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Advantages
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Very sheltered from all winds and sea
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Self-contained resort with many
cruising amenities within walking distance or short bus ride away
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Very good security
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Friendly management and staff
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Good transportation system to other
parts of the resort, Hurghada and Cairo.
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Disadvantages
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Abdyos Marina
is located north about 20 nm north of Hurghada
at the El Gouna Resort complex and about 3 nm south of Abu Tig Marina.
Facilities:
| Med-moor to pier |
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Self-service Laundry |
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Yacht Maintenance Yard |
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| Toilets |
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Internet Access |
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Travel Lift |
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| Showers |
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Receive & Hold Mail |
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Chandlery on premises |
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| Power and Water at berth |
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Fuel Dock |
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Pump Out Facility |
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Small maintenance yard. No other amenities available.
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Grocery Stores -
- Best Way Mini Mart
- Tamr Henna, El Gouna. This small store has all the basics,
but no fresh vegetables or meat.
- El
Mohandes Supermarket
- Tamr Henna. Just around the corner from the mini mart near
the Photo store. This store is a bit larger and carries beer,
wine, cheeses, and meat and other fresh food items.
- Ebeid Market -
larger store with fresh cheeses and a few fresh fruit and
veggies. Located in Tamr Henna, 100 meters on the left
down the road between the pharmacy and Nathan's.
Liquor - (Beer and Wine) - Supermarket
- Tamr Henna, El Gouna complex. The local beer is good,
especially the Sakara Gold.
The local white wine that we liked is Cru des
Ptol�m�es Pinot Blanc.
Fuel - Reasonably priced diesel can be arranged
with Marina Office. They will collect your jerry cans, fill them
and then deliver them back to the boat. (It is difficult to rent a
car and to fill your own jerry cans and bring them into the El Gouna
Complex due to the very tight security throughout the resort.)
Water - Drinking water can be purchased in 20
liter containers that are delivered to your boat. Arrange with the
Marina Office.
Propane Gas Canister Refill - Contact marina
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Shopping Centers -
- Abu Tig Marina, Tamr Henna
and Downtown El Gouna have small
shopping areas which sell mostly souvenirs, perfumes, clothing and
jewelry. Especially nice are the gold or silver cartouches
with your name in hieroglyphics.
- Many small shopping areas in Hurghada
Banks/ATMs
- Oman National Bank
- Tamr Henna, El Gouna complex. Takes Mastercard only and
bank cards. Does NOT take VISA cards
- ATM located at the shuttle bus stop in Tamr Henna
which accepts VISA cards.
- ATM which takes VISA cards located at Movenpick
Resort Hotel. Take Marina shuttlebus to Tamr Henna and change
to the Movenpick Hotel bus.
Postal Services - Tamr Henna,
El Gouna complex
Internet Access -
- Internet
Club Tamr Henna, El Gouna
complex. Fast connection. Located on the upper level of the
small shopping center.
- Orascom - Tamr
Henna - located on the road between Nathan's and the pharmacy.
Somewhat cheaper than Internet Club. Open longer hours.
Laundry - El Gouna
Laundry, Abu Tig
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Buses -
- El Gouna shuttle buses run
all over the resort complex. Tickets, good for all lines, cost
10 EL, are good for 1 week and can be purchased at the Marina Office
and the Info Center. There are 5 lines which all go between
the Tamr Henna Info Center and:
- Abu Tig Marina
- Movenpick Hotel Resort
- Golf line goes to golf resorts
- Beach Line goes to Mangroovy and Marina
beaches
- Bustan line goes to Bustan, supermarket at
Kassrien and industrial area.
- El Gouna Bus to Hurghada leaves
from the Ticket Office near the pharmacy. Tickets are 5 EL one
way to Hurghada. They leave every 20 minutes.
- El Gouna Bus to Cairo
leaves from the Ticket Office in Tamr Henna.
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Taxis - Many
taxis in El Gouna and Hurghada. You must negotiate the price before
getting in he taxi.
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Chandleries - Lodus
Marine
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Abu Tig Marina Complex below the marina office Engine Maintenance -
Engineering dept. - see Abu Tig Marina office.
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Refrigeration -
Abu
Tig Marina engineering dept. Arrange with Marina
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| Hospital -
El Gouna Hospital, El Gouna Complex
- The hospital provides reasonable medical care and is relatively
clean. Their patient care leaves a lot to be desired as they are
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The following are services or places visited and recommended by Bob and
Judi. We can only say that our experience was a good one and we hope that
you will also have a favorable experience.
Restaurants -
- Hedra
Seafood Restaurant -
Tamr Henna, El Gouna complex. Good salads and seafood.
- 7 Star Bakery and cafe
- Abu Tig Marina complex. Great almond croissants.
- Maison Thomas Pizzaria
- Abu Tig Marina - great pizzas, especially the Leonardo and
Marinara
- Spaghetteria -
Abu Tig Marina - has good Italian food.
- Many other restaurants in Abu Tig Marina, El Gouna downtown and Hurghada.
Pubs - Billard
Bar, Abu Tig Marina complex.
 More
Information
- Lonely Planet Guide - Egypt
- Red Sea Pilot 2nd edition
2002, Stephan Davies and
Elaine Morgan
El Gouna Information Center
- Tamr Henna
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Things to See and Do -
- Diving and Snorkeling on the spectacular reefs in
the area
- Arrange a trip to Luxor, Aswan and/or Cairo
- Take the boat to Sharm el Sheik resort on the Sinai
for snorkeling and diving and sight-seeing.
Tour Agents -
- Pro Tours,
Abu Tig Marina Shop 24B (next to the El Gouna Laundry) Phone:
(065) 580 085-6, Fax: (065) 580 084, Mobile: (2) 012 217966,
email:
protours@orascom.net
Tamer Ramzi (Operation Manager
- Abercrombie and Kent (Cairo)
- This travel agency is in Cairo, but they arranged a tour of Luxor,
Aswan and a cruise of the Nile with just a phone call from Luxor.
They are a first-class agency, but that also means that they are
more expensive. Address: 18 Youssef El-Guindy St,
Boustain Center, 10th Floor, Cairo, Egypt PH: 02
393 6255 FAX: 02 391 5179. The agent we used was
Dina;
PH: 02 394 7764 Website:
www.abercrombiekent.com
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