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Eilat (/ eɪ ˈ l ɑː t / ay-LAHT, UK also / eɪ ˈ l æ t / ay-LAT; Hebrew: אֵילַת ⓘ; Arabic: إِيلَات, romanized: Īlāt) is Israel's southernmost city, with a population of 53,151, a busy port and popular resort at the northern tip of the Red Sea, on what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba.
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The southernmost city in Israel, Eilat is renowned for its spectacular combination of the surrounding desert landscape, the beautiful bay and the summer sun that shines all year round. Whether you come to stay in Eilat as a family, a couple or even by yourself, there is an abundance of activities.
Eilat is a port that is Israel’s outlet to India, eastern Asia and Africa. Six decades ago it was a shanty-style frontier town, but Eilat has developed into one of Israel’s major resorts whose Red Sea beaches and dozens of hotels attract Israelis and tourists from 100 countries.
Sprawled along 7 km of Red Sea coastline, between the borders of Egypt and Jordan, it offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Eilat (Aqaba). It began as a strategic military outpost, and a port town used to export potash and copper and import goods from Asia and Africa, such as oil and vehicles.
Eilat is the perfect starting point for a tour to the rose-hued UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are day tours and two-day tours with daily departures to the ancient lost city. Explore the Underwater Marine Observatory. With such a beautiful coral reef along the shores of Eilat, hundreds of people visit this observatory every year.
Eilat’s main attraction is its glimmering sea – filled with some of the world’s best aquatic life. The Red Sea is one of the best places in the world for snorkeling, diving, and other water sports. No fewer than 13 licensed diving centers dot Eilat’s beaches, along with nine water-sport clubs.
Eilat offers a range of attractions and activities in the water, on land, and in the air – something to suit every age and taste. Tourists can take advantage of the city's developed water sports scene to engage in any one of many activities and facilities suited to the whole family, while the intrepid can try out the more extreme sports on offer.
Eilat, Israel's vacation capital, offers a wealth of unforgettable holiday experiences. The diverse attractions and activities available in the city is vast – everyone can find something to suit their taste: from the enticing beaches to the shopping centers, from the municipal cultural tours to the wondrous desert just beyond the city limits.
Eilat is Israel’s “vacation city,” but it offers much more than just shopping malls, beaches, and seaside restaurants. I have a lot of good things to say about Eilat. When it’s not too hot, you can go up to the Eilat Mountains, enjoy beautiful views of the Red Sea, and hike through the friendly desert.
