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Eilat

Eilat, Israel

It is quite hard to imagine a resort city in the middle of the desert. Most say there could never be such a thing, imagining the desert a cheerless place. However, the city of Eilat has proven many people wrong with its countless hotels and breathtaking beaches packed with thousands of tourists from all over the world all year round.

The secret to this little city’s charm lies in its exquisite location in the northern end of the Bay of Eilat. However, the well-known bay area was not always known for its beautiful beaches. In fact, the southernmost tip of Israel was more important as a strategic economic location during many historical periods in which it served as a port since the days of King Solomon. The city’s establishment and port then became the basis of the new city’s economy in the early 1950s. By the 1960s, tourism started to pick up, which was when Eilat slowly became known as a paradise for tourists, travelers and vacationers.

Today, the bay area remains one of Eilat’s major attractions with beautiful beach fronts, exciting water spots and some of the best diving spots in the world. The Coral Reserve, located south of the city, remains Eilat’s pride and joy with colorful exotic fish in a bed full of coral reefs. Sea-loving spectators would definitely be fascinated with the Underwater Observatory that displays collections of some of the most fascinating creatures of the sea. If that wouldn’t be enough to heighten your love for the ocean, seeing a school of dolphins at the Dolphin Reef will definitely get your smile beaming with the curious world under the sea.

While the city’s many and varied establishments and restaurants are open to suit all tastes, it’s the city’s heart-pounding attractions that make Eilat the perfect location for youngsters and families. Kings City is a high-tech theme park with attractions based on the Bible and its many inspiriting stories.

Just when you thought Eilat could offer nothing else but water attractions, the Arava region, located north of the city, and the Eilat Mountains prove otherwise. Aside from this arid desert, there are plenty of nature posts and historical sites found tucked between the mountains that make Eilat a good jump off point for jeep tours and camel treks.

But most of all, tourists love the combination of the hot climate, the tropical sea and the breathtaking background of granite mountains that prove Eilat to be a pleasant bloom in the middle of the unknowing desert.

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What’s Inside the Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve

February 6, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Situated in the southern Arava, north of Eilat, the Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve is a 4,000 acre breeding and reclamation area, run by the National Parks Authority and the Israel Nature Reserves. The nature reserve is the desert counterpart of the Hai-Bar Carmel Nature Reserve that operates in the northern Mediterranean forest.

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It has been established to nurture and breed locally extinct animals mentioned in the Bible as well as other desert animals that are on the brink of extinction for possible reintroduction to Negev desert. The nature reserve covers an array of arid-land habitats such as …

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Eilat Classical Music Festival and Maestro Valery Gergiev

February 5, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Started in 2000, the Eilat Classical Music Festival continues its musical tradition each year by improving its quality, performers and contents. This music event holds concerts performed by world-renowned international choirs and bands that fly to Eilat, Israel especially for this event.

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The Eilat Classical Music Festival

Established by Maestro Valery Gergiev, a world-famous conductor, this event usually takes place every first week of January. He and his ensemble consistently return to sunny Eilat every year for a refreshing change (since they spend most of their time in the snowy …

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Eilat Reef Beach: Perfect Spot for Eilat Water Sports and Activities

February 4, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

One of Eilat’s premier attractions is its beautiful stretch of beach – the mighty Red Sea. Being a resort city, it prides itself on the sense of indulgence, hedonism and freedom, which reigns even on the beaches. But why not? The beaches in Eilat provide everything you would need for a perfect summer vacation – water sports, parties, food and drinks, nightclubs and almost year-round warm weather. Eilat Reef Beach offers a vibrant atmosphere for those who want to enjoy a great amount of water activities and water sports.

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Eilat reef beach

Situated on one of the beautiful stretches of the Red Sea coastline, this beach offers a good number of active sea sport activities. To its north is the Village Beach while to its south is the Coral Beach, which is famous for fine snorkeling and diving. Reef Beach is managed by …

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Eilat Village Beach: The Night Beach Party Hub in Eilat

January 2, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The beaches in Eilat stretch along the Red Sea coast from the Jordanian border (on northeast) to the Egyptian border (on southwest) across Eilat Bay. The northern end comprise of swimming beaches, lined with big luxurious hotels. On the other hand, the southern end is more famous for the best coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. One of the popular beaches on the southern end is the Eilat Village Beach, a lively beach typically crowded by young partygoers.

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Eilat Village Beach

Situated in front of the main traffic circle leading into the stretch of beaches, the Village Beach is a declared active beach as it is frequently visited by youngsters and a famous meeting place for gals and guys, with parties that sometimes start even as early as …

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Rafsoda and the Eilat Nightlife

January 1, 2017 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

In this sunny resort city, the crowds move from the shoreline to disco, bars or clubs after the sun sets. As you would expect from a touristy city like Eilat, there is plenty to do and engage come the evening. The major international hotels compete with live entertainment and fancy restaurants while along the Promenade Area, you will find a fairground-like rides and flea market. A very popular entertainment venue in Eilat is the floating bar and restaurant known as Rafsoda.

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Dine at Rafsoda

Situated only east of the Eilat Marina entrance, Rafsoda (means ‘the raft’ in Hebrew) is one of the most unique entertainment venues not only in Israel but also across the world. Touted as the new island in the Red Sea, this exotic raft is the sole entertainment center of …

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The Port of Eilat: Its Contribution to Eilat’s Tourism and Environment Preservation

December 31, 2016 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Port of Eilat lies on the northern edge of the Red Sea and makes up the southern gate of Israel. As an alternative transportation course to Suez Canal, the port is also used as a continental gate between Asia and Europe, the Far East and Australia. The Israel government announced Eilat Port as a ‘national strategic asset and an important enterprise to Eilat City’. Today, Eilat Port has become an activity center for the fields of shipping, commerce, leisure and other businesses.

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Eilat Port, Israel

The Port of Eilat offers their customers a wide range of services. These include tying and docking services; storage, loading and unloading cargo; infrastructure and quality service for passenger ships; unique storage facilities, bulk storage, staircases for vehicle …

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