Eilat is one of the most expensive resort cities in Israel. Its beaches are simply magnificent, and here you can not only enjoy a lazy beach holiday, but also engage in treatment and prevention with the help of thalassotherapy, various spa treatments and simply healing air. It is for this purpose that hundreds of thousands, and even millions of tourists from all over the world come here every day. For Russians, the popularity of this place has increased many times over the past few years.
Geographic location
Eilat is located in the south of Israel, moreover, is the southernmost point of the country. It stretches along the shores of the picturesque Gulf of Aqaba, or the Gulf of Eilat, in the Red Sea. This city is far removed from other cities in Israel. However, if you wish, you can organize excursions to the sights of the country. Eilat has a port that connects it with countries along the coast of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is from here that the gifts of the Red Sea are sent to the countries of the Indian andPacific Basin.
How to get there
Besides the sea route, you can get to Eilat through the air gate. In the very center of the city there is an airport of the same name. Until recently, it served only domestic flights, but with the growing popularity of Eilat as a seaside he alth resort, the airport began to accept international flights. So, from Russia you can get here from a number of large cities: Voronezh, Kazan, Irkutsk, Yekaterinburg and others on charter flights. Ten flights from Moscow to the resort are carried out daily at once by Aeroflot airlines ($1,400 round trip - this is the most expensive option), El Al ($400 round trip), LOT (the price constantly changes depending on the time of year). It is not as easy to get from the northern capital to Eilat as from Moscow: there are only a couple of flights of the Polish LOT airline a week. You can also get here by bus, some tourists do this to save money. The nearest international airport is located in Ovda, which is located 60 km north of Eilat, the beaches of which attract crowds of tourists.
Climate
When viewed from a bird's eye view, the Gulf of Eilat will seem like a blue heart in the middle of a golden desert. Mountains rise along the beaches of Eilat. Experts say that this is the reason for the high evaporation, as a result of which the s alt concentration in the bay reaches 4.1%, which is much higher than in the ocean. Here, even in winter, it is warm enough to be able tobathe. Many tourists share that they go to Israel during the cold season precisely because of the beautiful weather in Eilat. The lowest water temperature in the bay is kept at around +22 degrees. All these factors lead to the formation of corals. They make up a fairly wide band here.
Tourism development
According to statistics, about 50,000 people live permanently in Eilat. Of these, about 85% of the adult population are involved in the tourism sector. There are many hotels of various levels here - both five- and four-star chic ones belonging to well-known hotel chains, as well as the most affordable hostels, guest houses, apart-hotels, etc. Thanks to the beautiful weather in Eilat, tourist life is in full swing all year round. He alth tourism is also developing well at the resort, when citizens of other countries come not only for recreation, but also for treatment and prevention.
Attractions
For tourists who come here, in the first place is a beach holiday, treatment and complete relaxation. There are no interesting historical sights in this area. If you like to combine a beach holiday with an excursion program, then for this you can buy a walking tour to other cities in Israel. Here and in the vicinity, the biggest attraction are the beaches of Eilat, which are officially considered a natural reserve, in particular because of the strip of coral reefs encircling the entire coast. It is clear that some part of the tourists are lovers of diving andsnorkelling. Although climbers and fans of hiking mountain walks will also find many interesting routes here. And for those tourists who still come to the coast of the Gulf of Eilat for a beach holiday, there are all the necessary conditions here, the main of which is the complete absence of bad weather in our understanding. The rain here is a miracle, so none of your days at the resort will be spoiled by bad weather.
Eilat hotels with private beach
Despite the fact that in this resort city most of the beaches are municipal, there are several hotel complexes that have their own beaches. Naturally, they are located on the first coastline and are very convenient for a beach holiday. Some of them have spa centers that provide spa services to their guests - various seaweed wraps, massages, etc. Next, we will present you with a rating of the 10 best hotels in Eilat that have their own beach:
- Orchid Reef Hotel.
- Rimonim Eilat.
- Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel.
- U Coral Beach Club Eilat.
- Isrotel Lagoona.
- Leonardo Plaza Hotel Eilat.
- Hotel Prima Music.
- U Suites Eilat.
- Astral Maris Hotel.
- Isrotel Royal Garden.
Reefs
There are many beautiful reefs on the south beach of the Gulf of Eilat. Each of them has a bizarre shape and its own name. For example, there is a Dolphin Reef in Eilat. Its area is more than 10 square meters. The dolphin reef is shaped like a horseshoe. Today it is an amusement park. Bottlenose dolphins, a special kind of dolphins, live in this part of the coast. They communicate well with people, especially with children. Floating pontoons and towers are installed along the coast, smart animals swim up to them, jump up to people standing on the tower. Everyone can swim here with a mask, as well as ride, clinging to a dolphin.
The coastal waters are also inhabited by other animals, such as angelfish, cuttlefish, lionfish, various rays, including spotted ones. The Dolphin Reef entertainment center has many other attractions, its own sandy beach, bars and cafes, a dance floor once a week, several artificial pools, etc. It has a diving center that offers both individual and group dives and underwater trips. The entertainment center is open on all days of the week according to the following schedule: the first 4 days of the week + Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, and on Friday and Saturday, as well as on holidays from 9:00 to 16:30.
Which is the best beach?
This question is certainly of interest to everyone who is going on vacation to Israel. There are a lot of great recreational areas here. However, many prefer the coral beach in Eilat. It is otherwise called the water area. Diving enthusiasts can be found here at any time of the year. The underwater coastal world is striking in its beauty and diversity of inhabitants. The length of the coast is about 3 kilometers. It stretches from the center to Taba - the southern border of Eilat. From-for corals, entering the sea without special shoes is impossible.
Reviews about holidays in Eilat
Tourists in this resort are first of all struck by sterile cleanliness. In addition, there is a chic infrastructure. And 4- and 5-star all-inclusive hotels are ready to treat their guests to the most delicious dishes at any time of the day. There are a lot of pools on the territory of the hotels, which sets you up for a beach holiday, for sunbathing on sun loungers. Of course, all tourists, without exception, are offered to go diving and, having plunged into the water, watch the beauties of coral gardens. The city also lives a cultural life, but you have to pay a lot of money for everything. No wonder they say that Eilat is the most expensive resort in Israel.
