Eilat & Negev desert Eilat is the Israeli farout resort or refuge. It is far away it has a different climate and sea. So it feels almost like another country. You can fly to Eilat and it takes like 40 minutes or drive like we did. There are several ways to go down south. We chose the one through Mitzpe Ramon. Definitely recommended it is more scenic and less boring. The drive takes about 4 and a half hour. If you drive to Eilat I recommend to stop at some points in the Negev Desert. Mitzpe Ramon is a nature wonder with the amazing crater that is one of worlds wonders. Also there are other beautiful little desert villages such as the kibutz Neot Smadar where you can see some Gaudi style houses and have a healthy coffee or tea break at their lovely inn.
especially the children Every time I am in Eilat I spend there most of the days. You can enjoy good beach facilities and also a spa. You can watch how the dolphins are fed and even swim with the dolphins. While there don't miss the great lunch in the beach restaurant. I had my best calamari ever there. Dekel Beach just before the Dolphin reef beach and after the port this is a wonderful beach with a resto bar cafe and a relaxed lay back atmosphere. However I recommend to bring your plastic shoes because you have to step on stones to enter the water.
and all the family IMAX Eilat cinema and The amazing world which is at the King Salomon Hotel and is fun for little children with bumping chairs and other effects. Bird Watching - Eilat is on of the best locations for Watching the Bird Migration especially in Spring. The bird watching center in Kibbutz Lotan has an interesting website on the subject. The Timna Park is a great experience and definitely worth a visit especially at sunset. Eilat Observatory on the promenade near the bridge - check the website to learn about Astronomy opportunities and activities - you may find out when the next total sun eclipse will be :-) and plan your trip around that phenomenon
located near a unique natural crater check Karkom Jeep Tours website For a trip to Petra in Jordan I recommend Desert Eco Tours. I just took such a day trip with them and it was great. Where to Eat in Eilat?
Avivian good restaurants such as Giraffe, Agadir that are OK.. But the best place to eat in Eilat is at the Dolphin Reef Restaurant where you can get wonderful calamari and yummy salads and then lie on the beach or swim to chill out. A real treat. For night outings I recommend the Monkeys which is the best music club/bar in Eilat for ages. It also presents live music often so check it out. Three Monkeys (Hebrew website) you can't miss it right on the promenade Tel: 08-6368989 There are many hotels in Eilat many luxury hotels and some budge suites hotels also hostels and rooms to rent. - if you arrive to Eilat by bus you will be met by many locals that offer rooms to let or B&B - it is advisable to go and check what the place looks like before you commit yourself. Accommodations in Eilat I will recommend 3 hotels where I have been and enjoyed staying. Royal Park hotel is a suites new hotel – it is not expensive but nice and comfortable with a kitchenette and a swimming pool – I recommend it if you prefer something simple and budget Royal Garden Hotel has a very beautiful garden and a magnificent pool. The suites are provided with a little and it does not serve breakfast - no English site unfortunately – but you can see the pictures The Orchid Hotel is Thailand style hotel a bit out of the town. The hotel is built on the hill and there is a Tuk Tuk that takes the guests to and from their rooms. A great view to the sea and a lovely atmosphere. We have been several times and enjoyed it a lot. Accommodations in the Negev Desert Beerotaim - A unique place in the Negev to sleep and experience the desert. Spice Route Inn - Another beautiful desert accommodation in the Arava desert on the way to Eilat, located near Zofar a settlement an hour from Eilat. We spent there a weekend recently (March 2011) with our friends and it was a wonderful experience here is my Picassa photo album from the event Ramon Inn is a nice hotel in the interesting and breath taking area of the Mizpe Ramon Nature Reservation - offers adventurous get aways in the nature around - also great opportunities for cycling and rock climbing. SINAI ,Egypt - If you want to go farther south from Eilat to the beautiful beaches to the Red Sea in Sinai you can find nice and cheap accommodation in the Nuweiba area. I recommend a newly opened little hotel managed by my swiss friend Alvin called Nuweiba Resort Hotel - I have not been there but I take his word that it is a wonderful place to be. See more information about Sinai Hotels and Touring. If you are into hiking or trekking check Israel Trail or Jesus Trail or Israel guide Find the directions of the places you want to visit on map.com
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Dekel Beach Eilat
Dolphin Reef Eilat
Hotel Area Beach Eilat
Desert around Eilat
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Royal Garden Hotel pool
Neot Smadar view
