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Shopping in El Gouna

Shopping in El Gouna

None of the vacation is complete without shopping and if you are on a visit to Egypt you certainly don’t want to miss the golden chance of taking away some of the finest souvenirs, papyrus and antiques with you. For the people coming to El Gouna shopping is second major thing on their agenda after enjoyment. Being a small and compact location shopping in El Gouna is much more comfortable then any other place in Egypt. This is why for the shopping enthusiasts this place is perfect. With easy access to all the major shops in the market the shopping in El Gouna is an easy maneuver and doesn’t consume that much of time and money.
Prices for stuff here at El Gouna are slight higher then the Hurghada but you surely will be getting a clean and hassle free stuff for you. Downtown and the Abu Tig Marina both the markets provide great oriental ambiance to make your shopping experience exotic. If you are looking to shop for souvenir then downtown is the place where you should be targeting. Downtown has a wide range of boutique-style stores, which sells almost every thing that you associate with Egypt. Form carpets, artworks, ceramics and sheesha pipes, to brassware, and leather goods. You will get all these stuff at easy prices in El Gouna. But it must be kept in mind, that don’t forget to bargain on your every purchase, or else you will be paying much higher than the actual price. Bargaining at El Gouna’s market is allowed but the hassle factor is missing and this is what makes a perfect shopping experience for you.

For the handicrafts and paintings you should look forward to outdoor Art Village. This is the place where you will be getting all the great quality paintings and art work for you. But keep that in mind that some of the art and handicraft shops at Art village remains closed at noon but reopens at evening and hence you should plan your schedule. The leather goods at El Gouna are of immense quality and are available at attractive price and this is why when in El Gouna doesn’t forget to get some leather goods.

Apart form the conventional shops in El Gouna there are few duty free shops like Duty Free Shop at the Abu Tig Marina are also great places to shop and there are many other such shops also. You can also shop at Tamr Henna Square Market this is also an attraction and good place to shop. This can be your one stop for all shopping needs and hence you can shop here as well. These are some of the Shopping tips and ideas for El Gouna, which can help you.







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