WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS 2008

Extreme landscapes have always had a special allure for mankind. The Sinai Peninsula boasts such a landscape. It is the geographical link between Africa and Asia. The Pharaohs already sent expeditions to this area to gather gold, copper and turquoise.

We have set up two Club Mistral windsurfing centres in Dahab, at the foot of mountain ranges shimmering in yellow and brown hues and rising steeply from the turquoise water, where the azure-blue sky contrasts with the deeply lined desert mountains. Here, you can let yourselves be carried away by a windsurfing holiday with plenty of wind and lots of thrills. A completely different world – and only a 4-5 hour flight from Europe.

The Club Mistral Hilton windsurfing centre in the lagoon is positioned right inside the Hilton Dahab complex. The wind blows side-offshore from the left here. We call this location our "Fun Park", because it offers as many as three spots in one giving your windsurfing holiday the widest variety of conditions all in easy reach of the centre. Within the lagoon, in front of the centre, there is the flat-water spot for beginners, intermediate-level windsurfers and freestylers. The perfect spot for practising from morning till night. Directly behind the sand bank of the lagoon, the wind is very strong and constant, creating ideal conditions for flat-water blasting, which will appeal to race freaks.
If you prefer more movement under your board, head for
The Club Mistral Oasis centre which is about 1 km outside the lagoon. Here you will find perfect sideshore conditions. This location is a real insider tip. The temperature differences in the desert ensures thermal reinforcement of the wind in summer, making Dahab one of the windiest spots. What is more, the centres, which have been equipped with great attention to detail, invite you to linger for a while and relax in one of their many sitting nooks.

Delicious meals can be enjoyed in the nearby village. Along the extremely beautiful beach promenade, you will be served traditional Egyptian or Western fare. There, you will also have an opportunity to browse the numerous bazaars. Because Dahab is, overall, not yet very touristy, you will experience the traditional Egyptian lifestyle here. Or visit the Bedouin village of Ras Abu Galum. You can go to superb, deserted beaches and snorkel at the countless reefs around Dahab. Simply let yourself hang loose. You will feel really far away from all civilization when you spend a night in the traditional Bedouin tent or, if you prefer, right under the skies. These starry skies, the unique wind conditions, the locals' hospitality and many other attractions are definitely not to be missed.

Our insider tips:

Dinner at one of the numerous restaurants in Masbat and Assala, e.g. at the "New Blue Moon" or "El Fanar"
Snorkelling and relaxing in Eel Garden
For Friday night, we recommend a trip to the fantastic "Nessima" open air discotheque or to the "Tota".
A fabulous excursion to the Bedouin camp of Ras Abu Galum, which can be reached by a 2-hour hike from the Blue Hole. There, you can visit a superb, deserted bay for snorkelling.
A visit to St. Catherine's Monastery and a climb up Mt. Moses.
Diving at the well-known reefs of the Red Sea.
A ride through the desert (on a camel or on horseback)

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