At the most southern point of Israel lies the seaside location of Eilat. This small section of the Israel shoreline is sandwiched between Taba in Egypt 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 expanded to 55,000 and it was firmly established on the tourist scene.
Today, people from Israel and overseas fly to Eilat which has lots on offer with various hotels, shopping outlets together with discos, cafes and eating places. Not surprisingly, there are a significant number of fish dining establishments in addition to 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 do not 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.
Through the night, Eilat comes to life and the Isrotel Wow Latino show is a Latin extravaganza. Wild music, dancers and virtuosos generate an impressive atmosphere with artists performing amazing routines. The show is perfect for all the family and reduced rates are offered to Isrotel Hotels guests.
Eilat is furthermore on a migration route for hundreds of thousands of birds which means it is also a brilliant choice for bird-watchers. The scenery close to Eilat is dramatic with desert mountains soaring on both sides of the Syrian African Rift Valley.
In the Gulf of Aqaba, the sea life in Eilat is nothing short of spectacular. There is an abundant variety of coral, fish and more, Scuba diving is well-liked with people and for the people who aren’t qualified divers, snorkelling and glass bottomed boat excursions are generally other good possible choices for experiencing the marine environment. The Underwater Observatory takes you six metres beneath the waves, letting you to view the marine life as if you were in the ocean.
The Dolphin Reef is home to a group of Bottlenose dolphins and holidaymakers and visitors can observe these fantastic creatures in their natural surroundings. The dolphins are free to come and socialize with divers and snorkellers who arrive at Dolphin Reef to observe them. For people who really don’t want to jump into the sea, floating piers and vantage points are available.
Therefore with all this and more to offer you, it is not difficult to see why Eilat holidays are becoming increasingly more desirable. With hotels to cater for all budgets, your Eilat holiday promises you a true ‘get away from it all’Â for the entire family.
