Located on the Red Sea, the resort town of Eilat is separated from the rest of Israel by the Negev desert. The coral reefs, sandy beaches, and the dry and sunny desert climate make Eilat a popular tourist destination with both Israeli and foreign tourists.

See:

• Underwater Observatory – A large white tower that offers a great view of the Red Sea and the underwater marine life. In the marine park’s aquariums are sharks, sting rays, turtles and an abundance of multi-coloured Red Sea fish. The huge glass windows allow visitors to get a great view of the tanks occupants.
• Negev Desert – The scenic Eilat Mountains Nature Reserve has some of the most spectacular desert routes in Israel including ancient trading routes and the Great Rift Valley. Desert Hiking, 4x4 jeep tours and camel treks are major attractions in this area of the Negev desert.

Experience:

• Coral Beach – A great place for snorkelling, windsurfing and kite-surfing, this is the best place for scuba diving. The whole coastal area is protected by the nature reserve authority, making this a great place to witness the underwater coral.
• Kings City - A biblical theme park resembling a king's palace. The palace has four sections: Journey to the Past, Cave of Illusions and Wisdom, Bible Cave and King Solomon’s Waterfalls.