Eilat

Eilat, Israel

Although Eilat existed already in ancient times, the modern town dates back to 1949. It is Israel’s premier winter sun resort and the heart of the Red Sea Riviera. Thrilling landscapes of red-tinted mountains, sheer blue skies and crystal clear waters give an exhilarating sense of adventure, pleasure and freedom, with a myriad of things to do and see.

Population:

50,000

Currency:

Shekel or New Israeli Shekel (NIS). 1NIS = 100 agorot. Prices are often given in $US.

Emergency Numbers:

Police: 100
Medical emergency: 101
Fire: 102

Opening Hours:

Normal hours are Sunday-Thursday 09.00-19.00, and Friday 09.00-14.00. From Friday evening to Saturday evening is Shabbat, when Jewish-owned business would normally be closed. However, many Eilat stores and restaurants remain open.

Newspapers:

Jerusalem Post (daily), Ha’aretz (daily) and Jerusalem Report (monthly) are in English. Ha’Ir Eilat is a popular local magazine in Hebrew.

The City

Israel’s access to the Red Sea is through the beautiful city of Eilat. The city on the south tip is a popular destination for tourists around the globe and offers a huge variety of cultural and sports activities. Surrounded by water in the south and desert in the north, Eilat has a unique location. At the coast you get great beaches, a small but beautiful harbor area and in good weather conditions you can see as far as Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Do & See

The warm and dry desert climate, the beautiful Red Sea and the amazing mountains, make Eliat the perfect holiday escape. The city offers amazing beaches and a great variety of attraction and activities to both youngsters and families, everything from cruising, diving to amusement park and hiking in the desert. Desert excursions and sea diving are major attractions in Eliat.

Dining

With high quality restaurants along a seafront promenade, Eilat occupies a dramatic setting on the sandy north shore of the Gulf of Akaba and the sun-baked southern tip of the Negev Desert.

Cafes

The small town centre, with a central boulevard leading to the sea, has malls and budget eateries. The main hotel and entertainment district is North Beach, with an attractive waterside promenade running from the town centre to a marina and lagoons, linking most of the tourist amenities.