At the most southern point of Israel lies the coastal location of Eilat. This little section of the Israel coast is sandwiched between Taba in The Red Sea to the west and Aqaba in Jordan to the east. In its early days, Eilat was officially recognized as a town in 1959 with a population of 6,000. 50 years on, the population had increased to 55,000 and it was firmly established on the tourist scene.
Now, holidaymakers and visitors from Israel and abroad go to Eilat which has loads to offer you with all sorts of hotels, shopping outlets not to mention night clubs, cafes and places to eat. Unsurprisingly, there are a sizeable number of fish restaurants together with others offering Italian, American, Brazilian, Japanese, Israeli, Mexican, French, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Lebanese cuisine.
Eilat also has a tax-free status therefore for Israelis; it is a shopping haven as they will not have to pay VAT at present at 17%. The main shopping mall in Eilat is the Mall Hayam not far from the beach front and has a extensive range of shops.
At nighttime, Eilat comes to life and the Isrotel Wow Latino show is a Latin extravaganza. Wild music, dancers and virtuosos produce an impressive atmosphere with artists engaging in amazing routines. The show is suitable for the whole family and lower rates are offered to Isrotel Hotels’ guests.
Eilat is also on a migration route for large numbers of birds consequently it’s also a terrific place for bird-watchers. The scenery nearly Eilat is dazzling with desert mountains soaring on both sides of the Syrian African Rift Valley.
In the Gulf of Aqaba, the marine life in Eilat is nothing short of remarkable. There is an abundant variety of coral, fish and more, Scuba diving is well-liked with travellers and tourists and for those who are not qualified divers, snorkelling and glass bottomed boat excursions are generally other very good choices for observing the marine world. The Underwater Observatory can take you 6 metres under the sea, making it possible for you to look at the marine life as if you were in the water.
The Dolphin Reef is home to a group of Bottlenose dolphins and travellers can witness these fantastic creatures in their natural surroundings. The dolphins are free to come and interact with divers and snorkellers who arrive at Dolphin Reef to see them. For those who do not want to get into the water, floating piers and vantage points are offered.
Thus with all this and more to give, it is not difficult to witness why Eilat holidays are becoming an increasing number of favourite. With hotels to suit all budgets, your Eilat holiday promises you a true “get away from it all” for the entire family.
