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average winter temperature of 24°c, only 4.5 hours flight from
the Nordic Countries -
Eilat, on the southernmost tip of Israel, bursts upon the senses
with very little warning.
One minute you
are travelling through the southern Negev Highlands and Arava
desert, with their rocksand mountains in red, grey, yellow and
white, and the next minute you are at the Gulf of Eilat on the
shores of the Red Sea. This is where sun-worshippers, diving
enthusiasts, and desert aficionados now find a special lure. |
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| Eilat
offers you a total care-free vacation. You can be forgiven if
you forget the outside world when you are in Eilat. Take a
cruise around the Bay. Learn to snorkel and scuba dive in some
of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, and you can also
take a swim with dolphins.
Try your hand
and feet at waterskiing; or paragliding; or speed-boating. Visit
the Underwater Observatory with its fascinating view of the
marine kingdom. Descend to the ocean depths in a special
submarine. Join a jeep safari into the Eilat mountains. Drive
along the dusty tracks of the Arava desert in an all-terrain
vehicle. Sunbathe, relax, dance the night away at a disco, or
join a moonlit disco cruise. Enjoy a rainbow choice of food. Buy
some jewelry made from the famous Eilat Stone. Explore the
geological wonders of King Salomons Mines at the Timna Nature
Reserve. Visit the worlds only biblical Wild Park. Eilat has
some of the finest resort hotels in Israel, as well as
accommodations that suit all budgets. Eilat promises you a true
"get-away-from-it-all" vacation. |