Egypt's Red Sea coast is one of Europe's most accessible warm-weather football training destinations — and we know it better than anyone.

 

Active Planet in numbers

10+

years experience

6+

years in Egypt

100+

camps organized

2

training pitches

24/7

on-site support

 

We've hand-picked Soma Bay for its natural grass pitch, dedicated sports complex, and full-board resort environment — built every package detail around what football squads actually need, and handled every logistical step so your club arrives ready to train.

Football Training Camp in Soma Bay, Egypt

A warm-weather base for football clubs and youth academies: a full-size natural grass pitch, a 5v5 artificial turf area, and full-board resort accommodation — all within a single sports complex on the Red Sea coast at Soma Bay.

 

Egypt for Football Training Camps

Egypt's Red Sea coast offers a reliable training climate with warm, dry conditions throughout the year. The main football camp season runs from October through April, when daytime temperatures of 22–28 °C provide ideal conditions for twice-daily training. Soma Bay is a private resort destination reserved exclusively for guests and staff, offering a focused, distraction-free environment well suited to pre-season preparation, mid-season camps, and youth academy programmes. The resort is reached via Hurghada International Airport (HRG), approximately 45 km away — around 50–60 minutes by road — with frequent charter and scheduled connections from across Europe.

 

Best season

October – April

Air temperature

22 – 28 °C

Access

Private resort

Nearest airport

HRG — 45 km

 

Somabay sign silhouetted against a dramatic sunset over the Red Sea, with mountains in the background

Elevated view of a full-size football pitch bathed in warm golden sunset light, with a running track perimeter, resort villas, and a tranquil lagoon visible in the background

Simply Somabay large letter sign reflected in calm water at sunset, with mountain silhouette behind

Drone aerial view of a floodlit football pitch at golden sunset with the Red Sea coastline and palm-lined resort town visible in the background

 

When to come

Egypt's warm, dry climate makes year-round football training possible at Soma Bay. But the outdoor pitches perform best in one particular window.

JanPeak
FebPeak
MarPeak
AprPeak
MayOff-peak
JunHot
JulHot
AugHot
SepOff-peak
OctPeak
NovPeak
DecPeak
 
Peak season — 22–28°C, warm and dry, ideal for twice-daily outdoor football training
 
Off-peak — temperatures rising, reduced demand, lower prices
 
Hot months — outdoor training possible with early morning and evening scheduling

Both pitches are available year-round. Summer camps are possible with adjusted session times to avoid peak midday heat.

Soma Bay Football Camp — 4★ Resort (Full Board)

Well suited to amateur and professional clubs, youth academies, and national age-group squads. The Soma Bay sports complex provides a self-contained training environment with a full-size natural grass pitch, a 5v5 artificial turf area, and a comprehensive performance infrastructure — all connected to the resort hotel by a short transfer. Main season: October–April. Camps possible year-round.

 

Sports Venue — Soma Bay Football Pitches & Sports Arena

Venue: Soma Bay Sports Arena, Soma Bay, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.

 

Pitches

  • Full-size 11v11 natural grass pitch, maintained to international standards
  • 5v5 artificial turf area for small-sided games and technical drills
  • Dedicated zones for warm-up, stretching, and technical work
  • Floodlighting for evening sessions
  • Training equipment provided on-site: Adidas match balls, cones, agility ladders, agility rings, resistance bands, training bibs, slalom poles, training mannequins, rebounders, corner flags, mini goals, and ball bags
  • Dedicated equipment room available for teams' own gear
  • Water provided to every player at every training session

Sports Arena

  • Indoor gym and outdoor gym for strength and conditioning
  • Running track for speed, endurance, and conditioning work
  • Olympic-size swimming pool (10 lanes, heated) — accessible by short transfer
  • Sauna access at the Sports Arena
  • Padel and squash courts

Access

The football pitches and Sports Arena are reached by a short transfer from the hotel, organised as part of the daily training schedule.

 

Aerial daytime view of a full-size football pitch with a smaller adjacent court, running track border, resort apartments, and a desert landscape with a lake in the background

Aerial view of a full-size football pitch and adjacent smaller 5-a-side court with alternating grass stripe patterns, next to a running track and outdoor swimming pool at a resort complex

Professional football pitch with vibrant green artificial turf and center circle markings, surrounded by fencing with motivational banners, set against a Mediterranean-style residential complex under a blue sky

Aerial bird's-eye view of a full-size football pitch with crisp white line markings and alternating turf stripes, flanked by a running track, palm trees, and the Red Sea coastline

 

Accommodation — 4★ Resort, Soma Bay

A 4-star resort hotel opened in 2025, combining modern design with a sports-oriented environment. The hotel features 192 rooms and suites, all 43 m², each with a balcony or terrace. Room types include single, double/twin, and triple configurations suitable for squad groups.

Board basis: Full board (FB) — breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. One drink per meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

 

Athlete-relevant facilities:

Breakfast service from 07:00 to accommodate morning training sessions

European-influenced restaurant with an open-kitchen concept; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available

Hotel fitness center

Year-round outdoor hotel pool

Private beach area

Coworking hub for coach video analysis and team meetings

On-site laundry service

Free Wi-Fi throughout

 

Colorful abstract street art mural on a resort building exterior, framed by tall cacti in the foreground

Well-equipped hotel fitness center with cable machines, treadmill, free weights, and panoramic windows

Modern hotel restaurant interior with warm lighting, banquette seating, tropical plants, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a courtyard

Twin-bed hotel room with neutral tones, balcony access, wall-mounted artwork, and a flat-screen TV

Bright, minimalist hotel room with a king bed, open wardrobe, and contemporary artwork above the headboard

Hotel exterior at dusk featuring desert landscaping with cacti, dramatic lighting, and a bold mural on the facade

Pricing:

Single room

€110

per person per day

Double / twin room

€80

per person per day

Triple room

€70

per person per day

 

All prices are per person per day and include full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner - one drink included per meal service). Minimum stay and group size conditions may apply - contact us for a tailored quote.

Included in the camp package:

  • Accommodation (4★, full board)
  • One drink per meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • 2 × 90-minute training sessions per day
  • Access to the natural grass pitch and 5v5 turf area
  • Training equipment and Adidas balls
  • Water at every training session
  • Access to the indoor and outdoor gym
  • Access to the running track
  • Sauna access at the Sports Arena
  • Dedicated equipment room for team gear
  • Transfers between the hotel and training complex
  • Airport transfers (HRG — Soma Bay, group shuttle, approx. 50–60 min)
  • Welcome briefing and daily program coordination
  • Camp coordinator on-site
  • Free Wi-Fi at the hotel
  • Meet and greet at the airport

Available on request (additional cost):

Friendly match arranged on-site, including a referee Additional training sessions Wellness and recovery treatments (Spa & Thalasso) Boat trips and snorkelling excursions Padel, tennis, and golf Video analysis coaching sessions Visa assistance Travel insurance Flights

Activities & excursions during the camp

Soma Bay offers a range of optional leisure activities suitable for rest days or after training.

 

Snorkelling

Snorkelling & Reef Dives

Guided snorkelling and reef dives on the Red Sea coral reef

Windsurfing and kitesurfing

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

Soma Bay is a recognised windsurfing and kitesurfing venue

Glass-bottom boat

Glass-Bottom Boat

Excursions over the Red Sea reef without getting wet

Quad Biking

Quad Biking

Thrilling quad bike rides through the desert

Sailing

Sailing

Red Sea sailing trips from Soma Bay marina

Jeep Safari

Jeep Safari

Desert and mountain safari into the Sinai interior

Sea Cruise

Sea Cruise

Mini cruises along the Red Sea coastline

Horse Riding

Horse Riding

Beach and desert horse riding sessions

Hiking

Hiking

Mountain trails and waterfall hikes

 

Why choose us?

10+ years

Delivering elite swimming and multi-sport training camps worldwide

Former athletes and coaches ourselves, we build camps around what serious training actually demands — not what looks good on a flyer.

Every location is hand-picked: FINA-standard 50m pools in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Soma Bay — paired with accommodation and training conditions that competitive squads won't have to compromise on.

We handle everything from logistics to on-site support, so coaches and athletes can focus on one thing: performance.

 

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