Eilat General Information

Eilat is the ultimate resort and hotel destination in Israel with packed beaches with thousands of local vacationers from around Israel, and tourist from all over the world come to relax, and enjoy Israeli’s southern most destination.

In the winter Eilat is popular with tourists from Europe whom prefer vacations that are a warmer than home, and in the summer Israelis flock the beaches to bathe in the sun and enjoy the breathtaking bare granite mountains in the background and the tropical sea to cool down. Eilat is with out question a tourist gem all year round in Israel.

Eilat’s has historically been an important port, starting from the days of King Solomon, to Nabataeans, the Romans, the Arabs, and the Crusaders all whom have ruled and used this port strategically to govern Israel.

Eilat modern city was built as recently as 1950, with an important quay being built, the city once more has become an important port. Around the end of the 60’s, the tourism industry took root in the city, and today Eilat is a popular destination for Israeli and world travelers and vacationers.

Eilat’s bay is one of the main attractions, this in thanks to beautiful beaches, which have become a haven for water enthusiast, including divers due to Eilat being home to one of the best diving spots in the world. Besides the natural coral reserve, the underwater observatory, marine museum, the bay is home to the Dolphil Reef, which houses schools of dolphins.

If you are looking for good restaurants and dining, Eilat offers everything for the individuals taste, besides colorful shops and promenades, you will be sure to find a good club, or be mesmerized by the vibrant bazaars during the summer months. But Eilat is not only for adults, it is a great destination for youngsters and families, with amusement parks, IMAX theatre and many more activities for the family.

But Eilat is not only a beach destination, it also offers archaeological and historical sites to visit. Eilat is a very good central destination to take special trips around the area.