Eilat

Situated on the shore of the Red Sea, Eilat is the southernmost city in Israel. Known as the ultimate resort location, the city is incredibly popular with tourists and it isn’t hard to see why. Holidays to Eilat offer breathtaking views, fantastic nightlife, fine dining and stunning weather. It is particularly popular in the winter months amongst Europeans who are looking to enjoy a little winter sun.

A Fascinating History

If you like cities that are steeped in culture and history then you’ll love Eilat. The city was significant in quite a few different historical periods. From the days of King Solomon to the Romans and the Crusaders; Eilat has been an important city throughout the years.

If you’re interested in culture then you may want to look into Eilat holidays which feature tours to Petra.

Accommodation Options

When booking holidays to Eilat, you’ll see that there are quite a lot of different accommodation options. No matter what your budget, you’ll be able to find at least one type of accommodation that suits you. If you’re budget conscious or you like to meet new people while on holiday, a hostel could be the best option. However, if budget is no problem then you’ll love the luxury hotels on offer.

Key Attractions

There are many things to see and do on Eilat holidays. Camel tours are quite popular, as is bird watching. One attraction that’s popular with families is the Underwater Observatory Marine Park.

You can see all kinds of marine life 4.25m below the surface of the water.

The Israel Yam Boat cruise is a great way to explore the Egyptian and Jordanian borders. You’ll travel on a glass bottom boat and the underwater scenery is truly spectacular.

Holidays to Eilat often focus primarily on the Bay. It offers plenty to do for the whole family. If you don’t like the thought of lounging around on the beautiful sandy beaches all day then you may be interested in the water sports on offer. The resort also offers one of the best diving spots in the world.

Surrounding Eilat, the beautiful Negev Desert offers desert hiking and camel treks which are extremely popular with tourists.

These are just some of the best attractions to check out when you look at Eilat holidays.

Dining Out

No matter what type of food you enjoy, you’ll find something to suit all tastes. If you love seafood then head to ‘Last Refuge’. This cosy little restaurant has been offering up fantastic seafood dishes for more than 20 years. If you are planning on having one of the special dishes then it’s recommended that you phone ahead; especially for the lobster.

No holidays to Eilat would be complete without a trip to La Cucina. This has one of the most beautiful interiors with heavenly murals and mood lighting. It’s an elegant Italian restaurant that you’ll want to visit again and again.

Holidays to Eilat really do have something to offer for everyone. You’ll notice that most people in the city are tourists. With a warm climate and 360 sunny days a year, Eilat really is one of the most beautiful cities in Israel.