Eilat beaches: on the map, photo, what beaches are in Eilat. Eilat: beaches, weather, rest, reviews Greatness of local nature

One of the most popular resorts that only exists in Israel today is Eilat. It is located on the south side of the country on the shores of the Gulf of Eilat, so it has ideal climatic conditions for recreation. Tourists are attracted by local beauties and well-equipped beaches of Eilat, which are called a "tourist paradise", here both those who prefer to soak up the sun and those who like to actively spend their time will find a place for themselves.

Features of the resort area of ​​Eilat

One of the "trump cards" of this resort town is the proximity of the Red Sea, it washes the coast for eleven kilometers. Its depths allow diving, and a good wave is the main joy for surfers.

The coastal landscape is decorated with coral reefs, among which interesting small fish rush about, of various bright colors and bizarre shapes. You can see starfish, urchins and other inhabitants of the sea. The main thing is not to interfere with the life of nature and then you can discover unprecedented beauty.

The water in the sea remains cool even in the summer heat, the reason for this is the ocean currents. But even in winter, its temperature does not fall below +15 degrees. Therefore, the beaches of Eilat are in demand all year round. The best seasons are spring and autumn.

The coastline consists of several beaches and is conditionally divided into two sides:

• southern, along which reefs stretch;
• northern, falling within the city.

A small overview of the most popular beaches in Eilat will help you decide which side to choose. In addition, it should be borne in mind that lovers of outdoor activities and diving choose the south side, and those who like sand and warm sun choose the north side on their own hotel territory.

Features and arrangement of the "Princess of Eilat"

Diving in the Red Sea

"Princess of Eilat" is the most remote beach on the south side, it is located opposite the hotel of the same name and is located closest to the border with Egypt (therefore, it is not the most crowded). It is also called the coral beach of Eilat due to its impressive coral beds. This place is considered the best for scuba diving, but for those who like to just swim, it is perfect. The coastal zone here is thoughtfully cleared, and in order to make it convenient to enter the water, two small piers are provided. Closer to sunset, the bridges close, and the beach itself is open until night.

The territory of the "Princess" is well-groomed, there is everything here to relax with complete comfort and at the same time get a lot of new impressions. You can rent umbrellas and sunbeds. The infrastructure is well developed, there is a cafe, free parking, lifeguards work, toilets are provided, as well as showers and changing cabins.

The most important entertainment is diving, there is a specially made equipment rental point (you can’t do without a scuba diving mask).

Important! Don't forget to take your camera. Being in these parts, you should definitely take some photos of the beaches of Eilat , including marvelous corals decorating the "Princess".

Features, arrangement "Dekel"

One of the popular places to soak up the sun is the Dekel area. There is clean sand, gentle sea and palm trees, behind which a magnificent view of the mountains opens. Judging by the reviews of the beaches of Eilat , this is one of the most boring places that only exists on the coast: attractions, water activities (banana rides, boats) await tourists here. Those who have never climbed an iceberg will be able to get such a feeling (thanks to an artificial block). There is a diving school a few meters from this area.

This is a private area, so the Dekel administration organizes various events, performances, competitions, and festivals on it. A disco is held every evening, and weddings are not uncommon.

At Dekel, everything ensures a comfortable stay (umbrellas, deck chairs, changing rooms, showers), a bar awaits visitors where you can order refreshing drinks.

Features and arrangement of "Migdalor" ("Lighthouse")

"Migdalor" (which means "Lighthouse") is also one of the popular places for vacationers who choose the south side and the beauty of the coral reefs. It is located outside the city limits, it is a cozy place for a great vacation. Sunbeds are provided on it for free, there are showers and toilets, the area is clean and well-groomed. If you need diving equipment, mattresses, boats - all this can be rented at a special point. The only negative is that the rescue service has not been organized yet.

The sea here is clear and incredibly beautiful, thanks to the rocky bottom, the water is never muddy or dirty. On the opposite hill is a lighthouse.

Vacationers love this place, here you can spend a wonderful day and stay until late at night, there is a good kitchen and a bar with pleasant and calm music.

Features, arrangement of "Royal Beach"

Hotel Royal Beach

On the north side there is a series of the best hotels in Eilat with their own beach, one of the most elite is the Royal Beach area. The territory differs from others by an increased level of comfort. It is clean and beautiful, with snow-white umbrellas and sunbeds, on which pillows are thoughtfully placed.

On the territory of this beach in the city of Eilat there are a large number of bars, restaurants, comfortable changing places. There are many water activities available. This is a great place to lie on the soft sand or take a dip in the coral-free sea waters.

Arrangement of the beach near the hotel "Dan Eilat"

The beach located in Eilat opposite the Dan Eilat Hotel is a municipal one. This is a clean and well-groomed sandy area where you can relax under the shade of palm trees and enjoy the sea. The beach is fully landscaped, there is everything necessary for the comfort of vacationers (umbrellas, sun loungers, changing cabins), open around the clock.

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Dolphin Reef Beach

Beach "Dolphin Reef" is located near the resort of Eilat - not far from the border with Egypt. The length of the beach is about 50 m, it is located in a lagoon, where a section of a coral reef is fenced off the coast. The main highlight of this place is that dolphins come here several times a day.

Israel is not only a historical and architectural heritage striking in its wealth and global significance. The Promised Land stretches along the Mediterranean Sea in a narrow strip, and at its southern tip there is a 10-kilometer stretch washed by another sea - the Red. Here is the city of Eilat, one of the country's main beach resorts.

The air temperature here never drops below +20 °C (in summer it is even +35 °C), and it rains only 12 days a year. The beaches stretch from the Jordanian border in the northeast to the Egyptian border in the southwest. This resort segment is divided into two parts - the North Shore and Coral Beach. On the first - pebble and sandy beaches, but the name of the second speaks for itself. The North Shore is dominated by luxury hotels, while Coral Beach specializes in diving and snorkelling.

dolphin reef

Dolphin Reef is a protected area where you can literally get to know dolphins and their habitats better (off site). In the 1990s a group of businessmen fenced a small section of the lagoon with nets and launched several Black Sea bottlenose dolphins into the water area. Since then, the number of dolphins has grown, and the reserve has become not only a popular tourist attraction with the functions of a reserve, but also a wonderful place for recreation. Entrance to the beach costs 67 ILS, children 46 ILS. The price includes the use of the beach infrastructure. 1 hour snorkeling with dolphins will cost 290 ILS, diving - 339 ILS. Prices on the page are for November 2018.

coral reef

The coral reef beach also performs a conservation function. The name speaks for itself - a kilometer-long coral reef stretches along the coast with the richest underwater world. On the territory there are rental offices and dive schools, a sufficient number of umbrellas, sunbeds, changing rooms, toilets. There are several cafes. Entrance: 35 ILS.

Migdalor

Migdalor Beach is located in the very south of the country, near the border with Egypt. He got his name in honor of the lighthouse opposite. This is a very quiet and peaceful place and, unlike the Dolphin and Coral reefs, there are no lifeguards here. But there is all the necessary infrastructure: sun loungers, chairs, umbrellas, changing rooms, toilets and showers. Renting a sun lounger costs 12 ILS, a chair - 6 ILS per day. There is an inexpensive cafe-bar on the beach, which simultaneously functions as a rental center for snorkeling equipment. The coral reef comes very close to the shore, so snorkel and mask are enough to get acquainted.

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Hananiah

The sandy beach of Hanania is one of the most popular in Eilat. The secret of its success is cleanliness, developed infrastructure and affordable cost of renting beach equipment - 20 ILS per sun lounger (one drink from the bar is included in the price). The beach is free and located in the very center of the city, so it is always crowded here. Hanania specializes in water activities - you can rent kayaks, catamarans, inflatable boats, water skis. Pleasure boats depart regularly from the pier. You can take children here, but perhaps they will not be very comfortable: it is noisy and the proximity to the embankment leaves its dirty mark.

princesses

Princess Beach is located near the hotel of the same name near the border with Egypt (29.501118, 34.916175). There are never many sunbathers here, but there are plenty of snorkelers - there is a coral reef nearby at a shallow depth. The coast is rocky, with an inconvenient descent, so it is better to choose another place for families with small children. It is better to enter (or rather dive) into the water from the bridges, which go 25 m into the sea. Of the amenities - toilet, shower, point with the rental of equipment for swimming. There are restaurants and souvenir shops. Entrance to the beach is free, renting a sunbed will cost 15 ILS.

It must be said right away that Eilat has become so popular all over the world thanks to the Red Sea coast. The northern coral reef with a great variety of inhabitants attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Colorful coral reefs stretch along the coast. And near the corals - myriads of fish of bizarre shapes and unimaginably bright colors. It is believed that this is where the most favorable conditions for diving in the Northern Hemisphere. But it is quite possible to swim without scuba gear with the most ordinary mask - the reef is located near the shore. But the main condition is to fulfill the motto, which everyone in our country knows: "Take care of nature - your mother!" - that is, do not touch anything that you will definitely want to touch. And not only due to the fact that the reef, thanks to tourists who break out the pieces for "good and bright memory", is being destroyed at a catastrophic pace. And also because there is too much poison in the Red Sea, and such that big health problems can arise from touching.

So, if someone wants to dive for their own pleasure, then the Mediterranean coast of Eilat is just the thing.


But for those who like to just sunbathe and soak up the hot sun, there is no less space here. The fact is that these beaches stretch for 12 kilometers, divided into northern and southern parts.

The southernmost beach "Princess Eilat", which is located in the southernmost point of Israel, from it the zone of southern beaches stretches to Kisuski Sport beach. This area is also called the coral beach.

The most popular of them is Migdalor Beach - very cozy, with free chairs and sunbeds. The reef in this place is very close to the shore, the bottom is rocky, so the water remains clear at any time. There is a very nice bar right on the beach. But it must be warned that in those places where the coral reef is very close to the shore, it is better to enter the water in slippers - bare feet can be very easily injured.

Money, money, rubbish


Speaking of expenses. Absolutely all the beaches of Eilat are completely free, you will have to pay only if you need a sunbed or deck chair (although they will be free in some places on Migdalor Beach), you will have to pay a very small amount (about 15-20) shekels for their rental. And you can own it at least a whole day, before the beach is considered closed, that is, until five in the evening. Then you have to lie down on a towel.

The beaches of the north of Eilat

By the way, if it is quite inconvenient on Coral Beach, but in the part called the northern beach, it will not bring much discomfort, since the beaches there are pebbly and sandy beaches.

North Beach, ending at the border with Jordan, is the perfect place for sunbathing, water sports and swimming in the sea. The water temperature of the bay here is usually 20°-26°C, and the air temperature even in winter is never below 20°C. This area hosts the beaches of numerous hotels. But they, like all other beaches in the city, are free and open to anyone.


The tourist infrastructure is superbly developed here, you can get any entertainment inherent in a seaside resort: many bars and restaurants, discos, nightclubs and beach parties. And if you want to see something other than the beaches themselves, you can go to the Dolphin Reef, the natural habitat of dolphins, to the Coral World Aquarium. And you can even go on a trip through the desert, and you will choose the transport of your choice: mountain bikes, quad bikes, jeeps or camels.

And, finally, one more pleasant detail. Eilat is a free trade zone, so prices are lower here, and there are many Israeli firms offering cosmetics, fashion, jewelry, and souvenirs made from Eilat stone.

This is about 12 km of the coastal strip of the Red Sea. Look at the map: the coast of the bay has a curved shape.

• northern beaches stretched from the border with Jordan
• Further, the coastline goes almost at a right angle towards Egypt. This is western beaches . They are also often referred to as corals.

The northern coast is sandy and pebble beaches (the pebbles are quite small, the entrance is without slippers), but the name of the second part speaks for itself.

North coast of Eilat - An area for relaxation with complete comfort. Most of the resort hotels are concentrated near sandy beaches with a convenient entrance to the sea: the beaches of Dan hotels, Royal Beach, Hilton and Le Meridien.

West Side - the closer to the Egyptian border, the rockier the bottom and the rockier the shore, so on many beaches it is recommended to go into the sea in special slippers. Let's start with it:

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• Princess Hotel Beach is the southernmost, so to speak, beach of Eilat and is located in close proximity to the Taba border post. Quiet, calm and well-groomed next to a coral reserve and equipped with platforms that go into the water. The underwater world in these places is extremely colorful and diverse, and from lovers of swimming with a mask and a tube there is no end to it.

The beach is well equipped, there are umbrellas and sunbeds. Along the beach there are numerous cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. The availability of free sunbeds on Princess Beach is only for guests of the local Princess Eilat hotel. Tourists simply coming here can either pay an additional fee for a sunbed, or sit absolutely free on the sand using your own towel and other beach accessories.

• is especially popular Eilat beach - Migdalore , very cozy, with free sunbeds and armchairs. The beach is located in the heart of the Eilat Coral Reserve. The coral reef there comes very close to the shore, and the bottom is rocky, so the water is always clear. But Entry into the sea on pebbles, so it is better to use special shoes. There are also enough sea urchins in the sea, be careful.
• followed by beach coral reserve . Extraordinary purity of the sea, a huge number of fish, for lovers of snorkeling-paradise.The entrance to the beach is paid.
• Close to the beach-reserve there are several beaches in a row: Harosh beach and bar beach (opposite Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel), Aqua Sports Beach and U Coral Beach . It is followed by Beach Veranda (formerly Reef Raf), the most sporty beach in Eilat, on its territory there is a school for kite surfers.
• followed by Beach Village in the Caribbean style with a beach restaurant in the center, a volleyball court and a sunbathing raft on the water. Most of the diving centers are located around the beaches of the south coast. Village Beach, located in front of the Prima Music Eilat hotel, open until late at night, a favorite place for Israeli youth to hold nightly dance parties, bars, restaurants, awnings
• right behind them is a local gem - dolphin reef beach . The main, so to speak, possibility this beach - swimming with dolphins: either on the surface with a mask and snorkel, or scuba diving. There are also floating bridges in the sea, around which the whole performance takes place: some dive, others swim, and instructors simply demonstrate dolphins to everyone. Everything is very close, practical women at arm's length. Paid entrance. But they don't just swim there. This is a good opportunity to pass the time.
• coastline follower Dekel beach(Palm), between the naval base and the port of Eilat. Fenced, clean, equipped beach on a natural shore. Palm (Dekel) Beach is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Beautiful sandy beach (no corals), a favorite vacation spot for many residents of the city, families with children. Near a restaurant, bar, shop. The recreation area is equipped with comfortable bridges for entering the water, umbrellas, sun loungers, toilets, showers, parking.
• close to Dekel, located Hevrat Hashmal beach . Located between the naval base and the beach of Palms, always accessible. Free and unequipped, people come here to grill, there is no shower, changing rooms, toilets on the beach, but you can make a fire and bake on the grill.

From this place we are transferred to the northeastern part of the coast of the resort of Eilat

• Kysuski beach, R Located between the Meridian Hotel and Mall HaYam. The beach does not close, introductory rides work until sunset. BUT! there are no lifeguards on the beach, there is a nautical sports counter.
• followed by Park Avenue beach
• next Nine Beach with the Nine Bar section. The beach is officially approved for swimming and is supervised by a lifeguard team.
• followed by Leonardo Plaza hotel beach , a public open beach maintained by a nearby hotel.
• continues the list Maman beach, Hanania beach , near the bridge, in the city lagoon, offering a wide range of marine, sports entertainment for the whole family. Under the supervision of lifeguards
• moadon hashait beach (yacht club), located at the foot of the Hilton Malkat Shwa hotel - a quiet public beach with a pleasant atmosphere
• Galina beach(formerly Nevillot) found his corner behind the Aroma cafe next to the yacht center and the entrance to the northern lagoon
• Royal Beach hotel beach - clean and well maintained
• Mika Beach, located between the Dan and Royal Beach hotels, clean, well maintained, has an Asian restaurant
• Dan hotel beach- clean and well maintained
• after the Herods Hotel, where the paved road ends, and to the border with Jordan, it is located Mefratz HaShemesh beach (Sunny bay). This part of the beach does not currently belong to any of the organizations..

Many tourists come to Israel guided by some spiritual impulse or simply guided by their religious beliefs. Of course, there is something to see here - Israel is full of monuments of history, culture and architecture of different times. However, interest in history is not the only thing that can bring a tourist to Israel. The beaches of Eilat can serve as a good motivation to visit this country, as well as historical monuments.

It is noteworthy that booking tours to Israel is not too expensive, although there is as much to see there as in Turkey or the United Arab Emirates.

The greatness of the local nature

Eilat owes its popularity to the proximity of the Red Sea coast. Tourists especially like to admire the Northern coral reef, which is inhabited by a huge variety of different inhabitants. Such reefs stretch along the entire coast and uniquely decorate the local landscape. Near the corals, you can see tiny multi-colored fish that frightenedly rush about under the eyes of curious tourists. The beautiful seabed and the abundance of inhabitants make this place ideal for diving enthusiasts, but you can also just snorkel. The main thing is to remain a passive observer and not interfere with the life of nature, so as not to damage it in any way. The point is not only the preservation of nature, but also the fact that any bright reef or other creature can be almost deadly poisonous to humans.

Variety of beaches in Eilat

The best sandy beaches of Eilat are available almost all year round. They are divided into northern and southern, however, the division is more conditional. The southernmost beach is called "Princess Eilat" and this area is also often referred to as the coral beach. The name was given to her not by chance - the thickets of coral reefs here are very impressive, but the seabed is conveniently cleared for swimming.

The most popular beach is "Miglador". It is very cozy and equipped with free sunbeds and armchairs. The bottom here is rocky, but because of this, the water here always remains the cleanest, even with a noticeable wind. There is a very good bar on the beach, where vacationers can always hide from too much heat. In areas where coral reefs are located too close to the shore, it is advisable to walk in shoes so as not to hurt the feet.
The beaches of Eilat start from the southernmost point of Israel. The Taba border point with Egypt is located here, and the local beach is called "Princess". Tourists prefer not to rest here, but to choose places more distant from the border.

The following beaches are also in great demand:

1. "Club Med";
2. "Village";
3. "Barbich";
4. "Palm";
5. "Dolphin Reef";
6. "Almog" and many others.