In small and compact Israel, not only a great many historical and religious shrines are concentrated. Occupying only 143 place in the world in terms of area, the state has managed to locate itself on three seas, one of which is Red. And even though the local coastal strip stretches for only a few kilometers, tours to Eilat are very popular with travelers from all over the world.
History with geography
Sprawling on the shores of the Gulf of Aden, Eilat has not always been a major Israeli resort. The history of the city dates back to the time of King Solomon, as mentioned in the Old Testament. In the days of Ancient Rome, a military garrison was located in the vicinity of modern Eilat, and then until the middle of the twentieth century, this territory was under the control of the Arabs.
Today's resort has excellent recommendations in Europe and other parts of the world. Infrastructure, hotel facilities, pleasant climate and beautiful sea make tours to Eilat one of the most popular ways to spend your holidays or vacations.
Briefly about the important
- The flight from Moscow to Eilat lasts about 4.5 hours. As the city grew, the international airport gradually turned out to be in its very center, and therefore the planes land in the immediate vicinity of hotels and the beach. The spectacle is not for the faint of heart, but captivating, and therefore tours to Eilat are often chosen by spotters photographing planes taking off and landing.
- Diving is possible during the Eilat tour. The fauna of the Red Sea is one of the richest in the World Ocean, and therefore scuba diving here is an especially spectacular and exciting activity. The wind and waves in the water area of the bay allow you to windsurf and go out to sea on sailing yachts.
- The climate in the area of the Israeli resort is very hot, and temperatures in July can reach +45. Although the heat is easily tolerated due to the dry climate in the region, the most favorable time for tours to Eilat is spring and the second half of autumn. A characteristic feature of the sea in the bay is its constant temperature. Even in the most intense heat, the water does not warm up above +26, which allows fans of beach holidays to refresh themselves.
- For those who love jewelry made of ornamental stones, tours to Eilat are a good opportunity to purchase products from the famous Eilat stone. So called chrysocolla interspersed with lapis lazuli and malachite. A factory for processing stone and making jewelry was opened in the city.
