Israel’s Finest Destination
At the most southern point of Israel lies the beachfront resort of Eilat. This little section of the Israel coastline is squeezed between Taba in The Red Sea to the west and Aqaba in Jordan to the east. In its early days, Eilat was officially recognised as a town in 1959 with a population of 6,000. 50 years on, the population had multiplied to 55,000 and it was firmly established on the tourist scene.
These days, holidaymakers and visitors from Israel and overseas go to Eilat which has loads to offer with a variety of hotels, shopping outlets together with watering holes, cafes and eating places. Not surprisingly, there are a significant number of fish restaurants along with others offering Italian, American, Brazilian, Japanese, Israeli, Mexican, French, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Lebanese cuisine.
Eilat also has a tax-free status thus for Israelis; it is a shopping haven as they won’t have to pay VAT currently at 17%. The main shopping mall in Eilat is the Mall Hayam close to the beach front and has a vast range of shops.
Through the night, Eilat comes alive and the Isrotel Wow Latino show is a Latin extravaganza. Wild music, dancers and virtuosos create an impressive atmosphere with artists engaging in breathtaking routines. The show is suitable for all the family and reduced rates are available for Isrotel Hotels guests.
Eilat is also on a migration path for numerous of birds consequently it’s also a magnificent destination for bird-watchers. The scenery about Eilat is beautiful with desert mountains rising on each side of the Syrian African Rift Valley.
In the Gulf of Aqaba, the underwater life in Eilat is nothing short of stunning. There is a rich variety of coral, fish and more, Scuba diving is well-liked with tourists and for the people who aren’t certified divers, snorkelling and glass bottomed boat excursions are usually other excellent choices for seeing the underwater environment. The Underwater Observatory takes you 6 metres below the ocean, letting you to look at the sea life as if you were in the sea.
The Dolphin Reef is home to a group of Bottlenose dolphins and people can see these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat. The dolphins are free to come and interact with divers and snorkellers who reach Dolphin Reef to observe them. For those who really do not want to jump into the sea, floating piers and vantage points are offered.
Therefore with all this and more to will offer you, it is easy to view why Eilat holidays are becoming increasingly more favourite. With hotels to suit all budgets, your Eilat holiday promises you a true ‘get away from it all’Â for the whole family.
