Swimming Training Camp in Soma Bay, Egypt
A warm-weather base for competitive swimmers and clubs, with open-water access on the Red Sea, a heated 10-lane 50 m pool reached via a short transfer from the hotel, and full-board accommodation at a 4-star resort in Soma Bay.
Egypt for Swimming Training Camps
Egypt's Red Sea coastline offers a reliable warm-weather training window from October through April, making it a practical destination for European clubs seeking to avoid winter pool closures. Soma Bay benefits from mild daytime air temperatures in the range of 22–28 °C and Red Sea water temperatures of approximately 22–26 °C during the main season. The resort peninsula is reached via Hurghada International Airport (HRG), around 45 km away - approximately 50–60 minutes by road - with frequent charter and scheduled connections from across Europe. For swimming squads, the combination of a full-length outdoor heated pool, calm open-water bays, and a self-contained resort environment removes much of the logistical friction common in city-based training destinations.
Best season
October – April
Air temperature
22 – 28 °C
Water temperature
22 – 26 °C
Nearest airport
HRG — 45 km
Soma Bay Swimming Camp — 4★ Resort (Full Board)
Well suited to competitive clubs, national age-group squads, and masters swimmers. Training is based around a heated 10-lane 50m outdoor pool and open-water access on the Red Sea, both reached by a short transfer from the hotel. Best season: October–April.
Sports Venue — Soma Bay 50m Pool & Open Water
Venue: Soma Bay Pool Complex, Soma Bay, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.
50m Pool
- 50m outdoor pool, 10 lanes
- Heated — water temperature maintained at approx. 26–28 °C in cooler months
- Touchpads and timing infrastructure — confirm availability at time of booking
- Poolside area for coach briefings and dryland warm-up
25m Pool
- 25m outdoor pool, 5 lanes
- Heated
- Used for warm-up, cool-down, and secondary training sessions
Open Water
Calm, shallow-entry Red Sea bay — a short transfer from the hotel. Suitable for open-water technique, acclimatisation swims, and triathlon prep.
Access
Both pools and the open-water site are ~5 min by transfer. Logistics are handled by the camp coordinator — lane allocation arranged in advance.
Accommodation — 4★ Resort, Soma Bay
A 4-star resort hotel in Soma Bay. Room types include single, double/twin, and triple configurations suitable for squad groups. Board basis: full board (FB), with one drink included per meal service (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Athlete-relevant facilities:
✓ Breakfast from 07:00 — supports morning training schedules
✓ Hotel gym for dryland and strength work
✓ Group meeting room for coach briefings
✓ On-site laundry service
✓ Hotel pool for recovery swims outside training slots
✓ Beach access for recovery walks and open-water orientation
Pricing:
Single room
€129
per person per day
Double / twin room
€99
per person per day
Triple room
€89
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:
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Accommodation (4★, full board)
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One drink per meal service (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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2 × pool sessions per day (50m heated outdoor pool), each up to 2 hours
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Lane allocation and poolside coach space
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Open-water session access (1 × per day, weather permitting)
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Transfers between hotel and training venues
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Airport transfers (HRG-Soma Bay, group shuttle, approx. 50–60 min)
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Welcome briefing and daily program coordination
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Camp coordinator on-site
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Free Wi-Fi at the hotel
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Meet and greet at the airport
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Activities and excursions
Available on request (additional cost):
Activities & excursions during the camp
Soma Bay offers a range of optional leisure activities suitable for rest days or post-training. Local options include:
- Snorkelling and guided reef dives (Red Sea coral reef)
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing (Soma Bay is a recognised windsurfing venue)
- Glass-bottom boat excursions
- Quad biking (a desert excursion)
Why choose us?
10+ years
organising swimming & multi-sport training camps
Our team combines a strong sports background with hands-on experience delivering camps in Egypt and worldwide, ensuring efficient, well-structured training environments for every group.
Each year, we work with swimming teams to maintain a carefully selected portfolio of sports facilities, hotels, and training bases. In Egypt, we focus on proven locations such as Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Soma Bay — pairing high-quality 50m pools with suitable accommodation and reliable training conditions.
Our camps are designed to balance training, recovery, and logistics, so coaches and athletes can stay fully focused on performance.
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Soma Bay — Training Facilities & Disciplines
Everything you need for elite triathlon training — at one location, in one exclusive resort, under year-round Egyptian sun. Olympic swimming facility. Open water in the Red Sea. A dedicated 400m running track. Safe, traffic-free cycling roads. All disciplines, one resort, no compromises.
Discipline 1
Swim
Olympic-grade pools and the Red Sea on your doorstep. 24°C+ open water, no wetsuit required. Every format of swim training at one venue.
- 50m Olympic pool — 10 lanes, built to international competition standards
- 25m pool — 5 lanes, technique sessions, warm-ups, recovery swims
- Reserved lanes for your team's training sessions
- Red Sea open water — 24°C+ year-round, no wetsuit needed
- Crystal-clear water — sighting practice, drafting drills, mass start simulations
- Direct access from the resort's private beach
Discipline 2
Bike
Traffic-free coastal roads with no intersections and a constant sea wind. Everything from long-distance road work to high-power smart bike sessions.
- Cycling routes within and around the private resort peninsula
- Flat coastal roads — no intersections, no roundabouts
- Constant wind profile — 15–25 km/h for race-realistic training
- RealRyder ABF8 indoor smart bikes — pro-level power sessions
- Secure bike storage at hotel
- Extended routes outside resort available as add-on
Discipline 3
Run
400m track, Red Sea beach runs, and 10 km of resort trails. Every session format ready — bricks fully coordinated on-site.
- 400m on-site running track — interval sessions, tempo runs, pacing drills
- +3 km Red Sea beach runs along the coast
- +10 km resort trail routes — variety and terrain for every session type
- Brick session logistics coordinated on-site
- Race course within the resort for Sprint, Olympic, Supersprint distances
Gym, Strength & Recovery
Indoor & Outdoor Gym
- Indoor gym — free weights, machines, TRX, dedicated stretching zones
- Outdoor training area — functional training, plyometrics, activation
- Cardio zone — RealRyder ABF8 pro-level smart bikes for indoor power sessions
Recovery
- Pool warm-down after sessions
- Private beach access — active recovery and relaxation
- Spa & Thalasso treatments on request (Cascades Hotel Spa — World Luxury Spa Award 2025, 5 min by resort transport)
Camp Specifications
| Sessions | 2 × training sessions per day across swim, bike, and run — structured around the group's training plan and target race distances |
| Access | Pool and 400m track at the same sports venue — short daily transfer from Kaktus Hotel included. Cycling starts directly from the hotel. |
| Race Courses | The resort peninsula hosts all race distances on-site: Sprint+Youth and Olympic+Supersprint bike and run courses with dedicated start, transition, and finish areas |
| National Teams | 30+ national teams train at Soma Bay alongside Olympic athletes and international pro clubs. The training environment reflects this standard. |
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Main Season
Oct–Apr (south)
Mar–Nov (north)
Destinations
30+ countries
Facilities
980+ sports venues
Board Basis
All-inclusive · Full-board · Half-board
Camp logistics, fully handled.
What we organise for your triathlon training camp
A triathlon camp involves more coordination than almost any other sport. Bikes, pool lanes, open-water permits, transfers, recovery, catering. We arrange the moving parts before your group arrives, so coaches and athletes focus on one thing.
Everything arranged before arrival. Built for clubs, coaches,
federations and performance groups.
- Specialist bike transport to and from destination
- Secure, dedicated bike storage at accommodation
- Bike rental — road and TT bikes, on request
- Bike repair and basic maintenance support
- Individual route maps and GPS navigation for all levels
- Mechanical support vehicle on request
- Pool access — 25m or 50m, dedicated lanes by group
- Open water venues — sea, lake or reservoir
- Wetsuit-friendly open water sessions
- Transition training area where available
- Swim coaching on request
- Hotels 3★ to 5★ — at or near the sports venue
- All-inclusive, half-board, or full-board options
- High-protein, athlete-appropriate menus
- Individual options for dietary requirements and allergies
- Separate dining for teams on request
- Water and hydration stations during sessions
- Running track access or mapped road/trail routes
- Brick session coordination — bike to run logistics
- Route options by distance and terrain
- Run coaching on request
- Sports massage and physiotherapy on request
- Sports medicine and medical services
- Spa, sauna, pool and recovery facilities
- Sports insurance included in the package
- Airport transfers — arrival and departure
- On-site camp coordinator throughout
- All supporting documentation provided
- Visa assistance on request
- Flight booking on request — air, ferry or bus
- Video recording of training sessions on request
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Train Where International Water Polo Events Take Place
Soma Bay as a competition venue
Soma Bay is not just a training destination — it is an established international competition venue. Two major annual water polo events take place here, making it one of the most recognised water polo locations in the world for clubs, coaches, and youth players alike.
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International Water Polo Tournament
Tomo Tournament
One of the leading international water polo tournaments held annually at Soma Bay. It attracts clubs and national teams from across Europe and beyond — played in the same 50m Olympic pool used for training camps.
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International Youth Water Polo Festival
Habawaba
One of the world's largest and most prestigious youth water polo festivals, held annually at Soma Bay. Thousands of young players from dozens of countries compete across age groups — a landmark event in the international youth water polo calendar.
Training camps can be scheduled around both events — arrive early to prepare, compete, and extend your stay. Ask us about combined training camp + tournament packages.