At the most southerly part of Israel lies the beachfront destination of Eilat. This small section of the Israel coastline is squeezed between Taba in Egypt 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 tourism scene. 

Today, travellers from Israel and other countries go to Eilat which has loads on offer with all sorts of hotels, shopping outlets not to mention cafes, cafes and restaurants. Not surprisingly, there are a sizeable number of fish dining establishments together with others offering Italian, American, Brazilian, Japanese, Israeli, Mexican, French, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Lebanese cuisine. 

Eilat also has a tax-free status hence for Israelis; it is a shopping haven as they won’t have to pay VAT presently at 17%. The main shopping mall in Eilat is the Mall Hayam not far from the beachfront and has a tremendous range of shops. 

During the night, Eilat comes to life and the Isrotel Wow Latino show is a Latin extravaganza. Wild music, dancers and virtuosos produce an electrifying atmosphere with artists engaging in spectacular routines. The show is perfect for the whole family and lower prices are available for Isrotel Hotels guests. 

Eilat is additionally on a migration route for large numbers of birds therefore it’s also a superb holiday destination for bird-watchers. The scenery about Eilat is breathtaking with desert mountains rising on either side of the Syrian African Rift Valley. 

In the sea, the underwater life in Eilat is nothing short of stunning. There is a rich variety of coral, fish and more, Scuba diving is popular with holidaymakers and for people who are not qualified divers, snorkelling and glass bottomed boat tours are usually other great options for watching the underwater world. The Underwater Observatory will take you 6m below the sea, enabling you to view the sea life as if you were in the water. 

The Dolphin Reef is home to a group of Bottlenose dolphins and tourists can see these popular creatures in their natural habitat. The dolphins are free to come and socialize with divers and snorkellers who found yourself in Dolphin Reef to see them. For the people who don’t want to jump into the water, floating piers and observation points are available. 

Hence with all this and more to offer, it is obvious to witness why Eilat holidays are becoming increasingly more preferred. With hotels to suit all budgets, your Eilat holiday promises you a true ‘get away from it all’Â for the whole family.

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