Cheap Holidays in Eilat on the Red Sea Riviera

Diving among Red Sea coral reefs

Eilat holidays in southern Israel (at the very tip of the country) are perfect for relaxing in the sun on sandy beaches and enjoying the warm water of the Red Sea. Just 60 minutes by plane from Tel Aviv and settled at the foot of the Edom Mountains, Eilat is one the most scenic and exciting resort destinations on the Red Sea coast.

Eilat is popular among scuba divers because of the impressive coral reefs in sites like Paradise Reef, Dolphin Reef and in Coral Beach Nature Reserve, where exotic marine life fills the water and there are good facilities in place for novice divers to gain confidence. It’s also one of the best places for other aquatic sports including, boating, kayaking and water skiing. There are glass-bottomed boats and mini-sub rides for anyone who wants to enjoy underwater delights including tropical fish and dolphins without getting their feet wet. Book cheap holidays in Eilat by searching the dates you’re available for, and remember to pack your scuba gear!

Bird Watching, Camel Tours and Desert Predators

Not only a popular diving centre, Eilat is a bird watching hub owing to it location on the migration route between Africa and Europe. This means that visitors can view Israel’s resident desert birds alongside migrant birds as they make the short sea crossing from Africa.

A popular activity for children, camel tours explore unique desert trails in the striking Eilat Mountain range and provide mouth-watering Bedouin-style meals such as bread baked in desert ovens, labene (cheese) and herbal tea while visitors recline on expertly woven rugs and mattresses.

The Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve, which is about 25 miles north of Eilat, is popular for wildlife and conservation, protecting a variety of endangered animal species including the onager or Asian wild ass, Arabian oryx, Blanford’s fox and Egyptian vulture. It’s possible to take tours through the reserve including visiting the Predators Centre and Desert Night Life Exhibition Hall as well as attend the evening feeding.

Southern Israeli Hospitality

The lively nightlife of Eilat starts in the beachfront bars and restaurants and continues along the entire north beach area. Visitors can choose from hundreds of well-rated hotels that provide a range of accommodation designed to suit all kinds of visitors. A couple of top-rated hotels include the Dan Eilat and Herods Boutique, while the Cactus B&B and Aviv Spring Hostel provide popular budget accommodation.

Something for Everyone in Eilat

The appeal of this bustling port town on the very tip of Israel is the sheer variety of things to do, from scuba diving to mountain biking, clubbing to VAT-free shopping, fine dining, ocean cruising and bird watching. Whether you go to Eilat to swim with dolphins at Dolphin Reef (an ecological site where bottlenose dolphins can be seen from floating piers, observation points or during guided swim tours) or to visit the world’s first copper mine in Timna Valley, there’s plenty to see in Eilat.

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