The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Is it possible to reach adulthood without your uncle attempting to drown you while teaching you how to swim. Despite the bad experience most of us had, swimming is actually a really nice way to let some steam off while keeping a healthy, fit body. In this article, we have five places that won’t throw you in the water and tell you it’ll raise you up on its own to teach you how to swim!

Elnoras Swimming Academy

Located in Salah Salem, Elnoras Swimming Academy was established by swimming instructor Abu Nagy who teaches children and adults. The academy arranges intensive courses appropriate for all ages and levels, so you won’t have to worry about it being too advanced for you!

Check the Academy’s Facebook page here or call on this number:

+20 1093872311. (You can also send a WhatsApp message to the same number.)

Blue Stars Swimming academy

Inside Victoria School in Maadi, Blue Stars is a well-established swimming academy in Cairo. The pool is available to rent too, but as far as we’re concerned on this list, the academy teaches from level zero. So whether you’re a complete beginner or advanced but in need of some extra training, Blue Stars Academy has a team of instructors that will help you.

You can call either of these numbers: 01114201925 – 01098377322, or reach the academy on its Facebook page here.

Adults Swimming Academy

With over ten branches across Egypt, Adults Swimming Academy is the biggest and the first swimming academy in Egypt only for adults. The academy doesn’t teach anyone below 18 and specialises in water medical treatments as well.

You can reach the team through those numbers 01009914464 – 01009914462 or their Facebook page here.

START Adults Swimming Academy

Another adults-only swimming academy on our list! With two branches in the capital, one in Heliopolis and the other in Les Rois Compound in New Cairo, the academy tries to be as accessible as possible, and it shows in their programmes that are suitable for adults of all levels.

Check its Instagram page here for more information.

International Swimming Academy (ISSA)

ISSA is one of the oldest and most well-established swimming academies in Cairo. Located in Abbassia, the team of instructors teaches all ages, with special programmes for women only. The academy is also pretty affordable.

Call or WhatsApp them on this number: 01066771726. You can also check its Facebook page here for more information.