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Eilat - Tourist Information

EilatOver the years, the city of Eilat has become a resort city with hotels and beaches attracting tourists from around the world, who come to relax on Israel’s Red Sea coast.

In the winter it mainly attracts tourists from Europe who prefer vacations in a warmer and more pleasant climate. The secret of this little city’s charm is its special location in the northern end of the Bay of Eilat. The combination of a hot climate, a tropical sea and a breathtaking background of wild, bare granite mountains has turned it into a tourist gem all the year round.

Eilat’s location made it strategically significant during the many historical periods in which it served as a port – starting in the days of King Solomon, through the Nabataeans, the Romans, the Arabs, and the Crusaders, all of whom ruled the Land of Israel.

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The modern city of Eilat was established in 1950. In the early 1950s, a quay was built in the new city, and subsequently a port which became the basis for the new city’s economy. Towards the end of the 1960s, the tourism industry started developing in the city, and today Eilat is a paradise for tourists.

The bay is one of the major attractions, thanks to the beautiful beaches, the developed water sports and diving in the clear waters of the Red Sea. In the south of the city is the Coral Reserve, with splendid tropical fish among the reefs. Within the precincts of the reserve is the Underwater Observatory, with a marine museum that displays collections of fascinating sea animals. Not far from the observatory is the Dolphin Reef with its resident school of dolphins.

The city’s many and varied restaurants suit all tastes, and there are also clubs, colourful shops and a promenade along the northern shoreline which holds vibrant bazaars during the summer. There are additional attractions for youngsters and families, such as an amusement park, a new “Kings City” (a high-tech theme park for all the family based on the Bible and Bible stories).

The Arava region north of the city and the Eilat Mountains is an arid desert. But in between the exposed mountains there are many nature and beauty spots as well as archaeological and historical sites, which makes Eilat a good starting point for special trips in the area, such as camel treks, jeep tours and the Rose Red city of Petra in Jordan.

For further information call Superstar Holidays direct on 0207 121 1500 or 0161 834 6553 or e-mail us from our contact us page.

"Dear Charlene
I know I rang but I wanted to write as well to thank you for a great holiday in Eilat. The highlight was seeing my grandchildren interact with the dolphins. We got some fantastic pictures and the memory will stay with us forever. Great hotel, good food, plenty to do, the weather was perfect and of course the dolphins." Thanks you, James Baldwin Nottingham.

"Dear Charlene
Please pass my thanks on to Ancilla for arranging our holiday to Israel. The combination of Jerusalem and Eilat worked perfectly. Stopping off at the Dead Sea to cover ourselves in mud was not something I would have thought of, but I am glad we did it. Fabulous experience. The whole trip has made us determined to return to Israel and you can be assured we will be booking with Superstar." Yours sincerely, Simon and Grace Bird.