Il Monte Galala · Ain Sokhna, Red Sea · Tatweer Misr
Il Monte Galala
Mountain-top Red Sea Resort
Project overview
Perched up to 210 metres above sea level across 2.24 million square metres, Il Monte Galala redefines resort living on the slopes of Mount Galala. Masterplanned by celebrated Italian architect Gianluca Peluffo and Partners in the spirit of Portofino's iconic terraced villages, every unit — from a compact chalet to a sprawling villa — commands an unobstructed panoramic view of the Red Sea. The 1.4-kilometre private shoreline and the world's first and largest mountain-top crystal lagoon give residents a seamless beach-and-mountain lifestyle every single day of the year.
Tatweer Misr has developed Il Monte Galala across distinct residential phases — Maesta, Isla, Elara, Phia, Elva and Marina Residences — collectively comprising more than 6,000 residential units of varying typologies. The project claimed the Cityscape Global Award for Emerging Markets in 2016 in the Residential Low Rise category, cementing its standing as an international benchmark for luxury coastal living, thoughtful sustainability, and world-class hospitality on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
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Location & distances
Il Monte Galala enjoys a strategic position on the Gulf of Suez coast, within easy reach of Cairo and Egypt's major corridors, making it equally suited for weekend escapes and permanent residence.
- ~120 km from central Cairo — approximately 2 hours via the Suez road
- ~40 km from the Suez–Sokhna highway interchange — roughly 1 hour
- ~1 hour from the New Administrative Capital
- 11 km before Porto Sokhna resort heading from Cairo
- Convenient access from the regional coastal road linking Ain Sokhna resorts
- Panoramic sea frontage at multiple elevations thanks to the terraced masterplan
Units & prices
Unit types: Chalets, apartments, twin houses, townhouses, standalone villas, serviced apartments
Units range from studios and 1–3 bedroom chalets (50–115 m²) to twin houses (160–175 m²), townhouses (from 150 m²), and standalone villas (220 m² and above). Serviced apartments and hotel-managed residences are also available within the Marina Residences and Marina Towers phases. Most units are delivered fully finished to Tatweer Misr's premium specifications.
Chalet prices start from approximately EGP 4 million for smaller units, with villas exceeding EGP 15 million. Pricing varies significantly by phase, size, altitude and view. Contact the sales team for current pricing and available inventory.
Amenities & facilities
Master plan
Il Monte Galala's masterplan is structured around three distinctive altitude zones: beachfront, mid-level and high-altitude, all layered in terrace formation across the Galala mountain face. Green coverage and open water account for 85% of total land area, while built-up footprint is capped at 15%. An internal network of landscaped pathways and a cable car system links the phases — Maesta at the summit (~210 m), Isla and Elara at mid-level, Phia and Elva closer to the shore — down to Marina Residences and the planned international marina on the waterfront.
Why invest here
Il Monte Galala is more than a resort compound — it is a 365-day mountain city. The rare combination of a high-altitude setting, a private shoreline, a world-record crystal lagoon and Italian-inspired architecture sets it apart from every other Red Sea development. A sub-15% build ratio means the landscape always breathes. Developer Tatweer Misr has a proven track record of quality delivery. A wide spectrum of unit types and flexible payment plans opens the project to both investors and end users. And an internationally recognised award from Cityscape Global 2016 offers independent validation that Il Monte Galala genuinely delivers on its promise.
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