
Schooners and other boats offer leisurely half-day cruises around the gulf including on-board lunch. This is a lovely tour that should not be missed while you are visiting.
Set against ancient mountain ranges, this magnificient destination lies nestled at the crossroads of three continents, where untamed desert and cinnamon mountains are quenched in one of the worlds most vibrant coral seas.
Taba's exceptional geographical location between Africa and Asia at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba facing Arabia made it a stopover on the caravan route from the fourteenth century onwards. The last part of Sinai to be handed back to Egypt by Israel in 1989 and now a frontier post, Taba is today a favourite destination for Israelis and tourists from around the world since the opening of the international airport 45 km away.
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Schooners and other boats offer leisurely half-day cruises around the gulf including on-board lunch. This is a lovely tour that should not be missed while you are visiting.
At Timna National Park you will find arches and tunnels of ancient copper mines survive in this awesome desert park. Other sights include an artificial lake, 50 m rock columns and Egyptian temple ruin...
The Underwater Observatory has big windows that look onto the underwater life outside Eilat’s top attraction which is a part of the Coral World marine reserve. There is also a fascinating museum, Ocea...
Meet a dolphin face-to-face! This beautiful private beach lets you watch the dolphins in their own environment. It is simply magical.
North Beach is the main beach area which is divided into a dozen different sections. Some are artificially improved and backed by a lively promenade with extensive leisure facilities, including restau...
Coral Beach is a spectacular offshore ‘park’ with the world’s most northerly coral reef. This is the main attraction on this enjoyable pay-to-enter beach. You will find anything from cafés to snorkell...
Located just north of the port, Dekel Beach is a quiet beach in daytime and a party beach at night. Bring a picnic and change of clothes, and you can stay here the whole day and long into the night.
With clear warm waters, dazzling coral and exotic fish, the resort is world famous for snorkelling and scuba. An instructor will accompany you all the way if you wish. There are many dive clubs with v...
This special zoo took up the task to train animals for living in the wild. Ostrich, antelope, oryx and co are nurtured in a sanctuary until they are fit enough to be released again. A visit is a fun e...
Adventurers will find a thrill in hiking the Negev desert. You can visit the Mountain Nature Reserve, take a 4x4 journey or join a guided tour. The unique landscape makes this trip a must do.
Once a year, Eilat turns into a music hub with lots of jazz. If you happen to be around at this time of the year, you should not miss this mega event. Check their website for upcoming artists and show...
Summer, sun and music is celebrated at the annual Chamber Music Festival in Eilat. Come here to enjoy music with like-minded. Upcoming artists are announced on their website.
EmergencyNumbers
Police: 100 Medical emergency: 101 Fire: 102
Currency
Shekel or New Israeli Shekel (NIS). 1NIS = 100 agorot. Prices are often given in $US.
Newspapers
Jerusalem Post (daily), Ha’aretz (daily) and Jerusalem Report (monthly) are in English. Ha’Ir Eilat is a popular local magazine in Hebrew.
OpeningHours
Normal hours are Sunday-Thursday 09.00-19.00, and Friday 09.00-14.00. From Friday evening to Saturday evening is Shabbat, when Jewish-owned business would normally be closed. However, many Eilat stores and restaurants remain open.
Population
50,000
TouristInformation
8 Beit Hagesher +972 8 630 9111 Sunday-Thursday 08.30-17.00, Fridays 08.00-13.00
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