beach
Aqaba, Red Sea
Jordan's only coastal city on the Red Sea with vibrant coral reefs, excellent diving, and proximity to both Wadi Rum and Petra.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Southern District, Israel · Asia
Eilat is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Aqaba, 26km from Timna Park.
Eilat is a town located in Southern District, Israel. With a population of 52,299, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Eilat sits in Israel, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eilat to your route.
Eilat ( ay-LAHT, UK also ay-LAT; Hebrew: אֵילַת [eˈlat] ; Arabic: إِيلَات, romanized: Īlāt) is Israel's southernmost city, with a population of 56,004, a busy port and popular resort at the northern tip of the Red Sea, on what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba. The city isRead more
considered a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists heading to Israel.
Eilat is located at the southernmost tip of Israel, at the southern end of the Arava valley and the Negev desert, adjacent to the Egyptian resort city of Taba to the south, the Jordanian port city of Aqaba to the east, and within sight of Haql, Saudi Arabia, across the gulf to the southeast.
Eilat hosts numerous hotels, holiday resorts, and beaches. Its renowned coral reefs make it a popular destination for diving tourism, with activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving. The city's shopping centers benefit from its status as a tax-free zone. Notable attractions include the Dolphin Reef, where visitors can swim with dolphins; the Coral Beach Nature Reserve, the northernmost shallow coral reef on Earth; the Coral World Underwater Observatory, the Ice Mall, and the city's marina and sea-side promenade, home to many bars, restaurants and shops. The city also offers opportunities for hiking and exploration in nearby natural reserves like Timna Valley Park and the Eilat Mountains.
Eilat's arid desert climate and low humidity are moderated by proximity to a warm sea. Temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F) in summer, and 21 °C (70 °F) in winter, while water temperatures range between 20 and 26 °C (68 and 79 °F). Eilat averages 360 sunny days a year.
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Eilat is located in Southern District, Israel, Asia. The coordinates are 29.5581 latitude, 34.9482 longitude.
Eilat has a population of approximately 52,299 people, making it a town in Israel.
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beach
Jordan's only coastal city on the Red Sea with vibrant coral reefs, excellent diving, and proximity to both Wadi Rum and Petra.
7 km · about 15 min drive
national park
A desert valley of red sandstone north of Eilat with the Mushroom hoodoo, the Arches and Solomon's Pillars, plus Egyptian copper mines and a Hathor shrine from Seti I's reign. A driving route links the formations.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
A vast red desert landscape of sandstone arches, canyons, and towering cliffs known as the Valley of the Moon.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Bedouin-style desert camps offering overnight stays under some of the clearest and most star-filled skies in the Middle East.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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