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
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.
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.
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
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:
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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 × 90-minute training sessions per day
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Access to the natural grass pitch and 5v5 turf area
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Training equipment and Adidas balls
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Water at every training session
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Access to the indoor and outdoor gym
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Access to the running track
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Sauna access at the Sports Arena
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Dedicated equipment room for team gear
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Transfers between the hotel and training complex
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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
Available on request (additional cost):
Activities & excursions during the camp
Soma Bay offers a range of optional leisure activities suitable for rest days or after training.
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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