Football Training Camp in Soma Bay, Egypt

Professional-standard pitches, full-board accommodation, and warm-weather conditions across five locations — from the Red Sea coast to the Mediterranean.

 

Egypt for Football Training Camps

From the Red Sea coast to the Mediterranean, Egypt offers a diverse range of football training destinations with warm-weather conditions, professional-standard pitches, and full-board accommodation. Five locations across the country — Hurghada, Soma Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Ismailia, and Alexandria — each offering a self-contained camp environment for clubs, academies, and national squads.

 

Destinations

5 locations in Egypt

Climate

Warm weather year-round

Pitches

Professional-standard

Catering

Full-board included

Egypt for Football Training Camps

Reliable sunshine, affordable infrastructure, and a main training season running from October through April — Egypt covers the essentials for a well-organised football camp.

 

Egypt for Football Training Camps

Egypt's combination of reliable sunshine, affordable infrastructure, and varied geography makes it one of the most practical football camp destinations in the Mediterranean and Middle East region. The main training season runs from October through April, when temperatures of 18–28 °C provide comfortable conditions for twice-daily sessions across all locations. In coastal resorts such as Hurghada, Soma Bay, and Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea breezes keep conditions manageable even in warmer months. Inland locations such as Ismailia and Alexandria offer a different character — established sports infrastructure, proximity to major Egyptian football institutions, and easy road and air access from Cairo International Airport (CAI). All five locations featured on this page offer full-board accommodation, professional pitch access, and organised camp logistics including airport transfers and on-site coordination.

 

Peak training season

Oct – Apr

Temperature

18–28 °C

Coastal airflow

Red Sea breeze

Main hub airport

CAI — Cairo Int'l

 

Aerial view of Soma Bay resort complex on the Red Sea coast, showing sandy desert, palm-lined villa compounds, turquoise water, and beach parasols

Football squad warming up on a natural grass training pitch at Soma Bay resort at golden hour, with resort villas and floodlights visible in the background

 

When to come

Egypt's outdoor pitches are available year-round. But some windows are better than others.

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Peak season — 18–28°C, warm and dry, ideal for twice-daily outdoor football training
 
Off-peak — temperatures rising or cooling, manageable conditions, lower demand
 
Hot months — outdoor training possible with early morning and evening scheduling

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

 

Hurghada Football Camp — 4★ Resort (All-Inclusive)

Well suited to amateur and professional clubs looking for a Red Sea base with all-inclusive service. Training takes place at a FIFA-standard artificial pitch approximately 1.8 km from the hotel, with twice-daily sessions and full gym access included. The resort's Arabian-inspired architecture and modern facilities provide a comfortable environment for focused pre-season and mid-season preparation.

 

Hurghada, Red Sea  ·  Hurghada International Airport (HRG) — 12.3 km  ·  Main season: October–April

 

Sports Venue — Hurghada

Venue: Sporting club, Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Approximately 1.8 km from hotel — short transfer organised by camp coordinator.

 

Main Pitch

  • 1 outdoor artificial turf pitch, 100m × 64m
  • Floodlighting for evening sessions
  • Changing rooms, showers, backstop nets, drainage system

Gym Hall

  • 1 indoor gym hall, hard surface
  • Changing rooms and showers
  • 2 × training sessions per day, 1.5h each

 

Elevated view of two natural grass football pitches at the Hurghada sports complex, with a running track surround and resort villas in the background

Aerial view of an artificial turf football pitch at Soma Bay with the Red Sea coast and resort villas visible in the background

Ground-level view of a natural grass football pitch under a blue sky, with the resort's Mediterranean-style accommodation buildings directly behind the perimeter fence

Aerial view showing a full-size grass training pitch and adjacent smaller artificial turf pitch at Soma Bay sports complex, with an outdoor swimming pool visible in the top right

 

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

 

Modern king room at the Soma Bay resort hotel with open-frame wardrobe, abstract wall art, green accent cushions, and breakfast tray on the table

Twin room with two beds, floor-to-ceiling curtains, balcony, wall-mounted TV, and desk area at the Soma Bay resort hotel

Hotel restaurant interior with warm pendant lighting, tropical plants, banquette seating, open kitchen concept, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the courtyard

Hotel fitness centre with resistance machines, treadmill, rubber flooring, medicine balls, and large windows overlooking the resort grounds

Close-up of colourful large-scale street art murals on the hotel exterior facade, framed by tall cacti in the foreground

Hotel entrance at dusk with illuminated facade, sculptural cacti garden, large colourful mural, and warm interior lighting visible through the lobby windows

Pricing:

Single room

€110

per person per day

Double / twin room

€80

per person per day

Triple room

€70

per person per day

 

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 programme 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. Local options include:

 

Snorkelling

Snorkelling & Diving

Snorkelling and guided reef dives on the Red Sea coral reef

Windsurfing

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

Soma Bay is a recognised windsurfing and kitesurfing venue

Glass-Bottom Boat

Glass-Bottom Boat

Glass-bottom boat excursions along the Red Sea coastline

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

 

Why choose us?

10+ years

Delivering elite football and multi-sport training camps in Egypt

Former athletes and coaches ourselves, we build camps around what elite performance actually demands — not what looks good on a brochure.

Every location is hand-picked: professional-standard pitches across five destinations in Egypt, paired with full-board accommodation and training conditions that serious 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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