Located on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, the Somabay destination resort has a range of activities and sports to choose from, including golf, diving, kitesurfing, padel tennis, and horseback riding. Once the sun sets, adrenaline junkies can head to Soma Raceway, the resort’s own go-karting track.

Somabay is just a four-hour flight from Central Europe, and boasts year-round sunshine and mild temperatures. The resort location is home to some of the sandiest beaches of the Red Sea and visitors can enjoy panoramic views of desert mountains and blue skies.

Breakers Surfing & Diving Lodge reopens

The Breakers Surfing & Diving Lodge at Somabay has reopened its doors to guests following a full-scale renovation. Promising an elevated experience while still retaining a relaxed feel, The Breakers lifestyle hotel’s 173 rooms and on-site restaurant have been transformed into a modern hub, offering an elegant boho aesthetic.

Golf 

Somabay is home to the highest-ranked golf course in Egypt. Designed by Gary Player, the 18-hole championship course offers panoramic views of the Red Sea as it snakes around the coastline. Guests looking to improve their technique can enjoy tuition from PGA professionals at the Somabay Golf Academy, where there is a private double-ended driving range for instruction. Alongside the recent addition of a floodlit nine-hole short course, there is a nine-hole footgolf course, 5,000 sqm short game area, floodlit driving range and the Somabay Golf Pro Shop and Café. There is also a second 18-hole golf course under construction.

Diving and snorkelling

At the Orca Diving Center, guests of any ability can explore Egypt’s underwater world with diving courses and excursions to 20 different sites. The reefs are a habitat for coral gardens, turtles, barracudas, and rays, and welcome occasional visits from Wally, the whale shark. Alongside the house reef, which is accessible via the 420m-long jetty, guests can also visit the renowned “Salem Express” shipwreck for a real adventure.

Kitesurfing 

One of the top kitesurfing spots in the world, guests of all ages and abilities can discover and enjoy this exhilarating sport at Somabay’s 7 Bft Kitehouse. The destination is also popular with windsurfers. All kit is available to rent on-site. 

Horse riding

Excursions with the Jasmine Horse Stable at Somabay allow guests to explore the natural surroundings of the destination from a unique vantage point. With both private and group tours available, guests can explore the desert, plunge into the banks of the Red Sea on horseback, or opt for a one-of-a-kind sunset excursion. 

Hotels

With a full range of activities on offer and accommodation to suit all budgets, Somabay caters to guests of all ages and interests. Hotel options include:

• Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso: from £96 per night for a double room on a bed and breakfast basis
• Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay: from £198 per night for a double resort view room on a bed and breakfast basis. Rates per double occupancy per night and inclusive of service charge and taxes
• Sheraton Somabay Resort: from £100 per night for a double room on a bed and breakfast basis 
• Stayr home rentals: from £55 per night (short-term stay) or £570 per month (long-term rental with a minimum stay of three months) for a Soma Breeze one-bedroom apartment
• For more places to stay in Somabay see hotels.com 

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