the UK Partner of UCPA
Instead of having a purpose built UCPA centre, in El Gouna UCPA use the Dawar El Omda Hotel. It is located about 22km from Hurghada and just a 20minute walk from El Gouna centre. Overlooking the Red Sea, this 4 star complex has a private beach on Zeytona Island. Shuttle services to this beach are avilable to guests staying at the hotel.
Rooms are stylishly designed for two persons and are en-suite, with a small private balconies to enjoy the views of the Red Sea. The infinity pool and sauna are a great place to relax after a day of sport, or to spend your free time when you have a day off from sport. If you want to explore in the evening, there are some bars and restaurants just a few minutes walk away.
Evening entertainment is slightly more limited at El Gouna than other UCPA centres, but there can be Arabic lessons and presentations on local culture. However please note these can vary in availability week to week.
Difference to 'standard' UCPA trips
UCPA Planete, worldwide resorts, is a product that has been created by UCPA, but as they are not hosted in UCPA specific centres so they can be very different.
UCPA is more than 40 years old, and was originally set-up by the French government to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors.It is now a "not for profit" organisation with all profits being put back into refurbishing the centres.
The ethos of sport is still first on the agenda, but the instructors and centre staff don't forget that it is still your holiday.