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Beaches of Eilat, (Eilat, Israel) - location, description, opening hours, entertainment and infrastructure. Useful tips And practical information from "Subtleties of Tourism".

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Dolphin Reef Beach

Dolphin Reef Beach is located in the Eilat resort area - 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 coral reef is fenced off near the shore. The main highlight of this place is that dolphins swim here several times a day.

Israel is not only a historical and architectural heritage that amazes with its richness and global significance. The Promised Land stretched out in a narrow strip along Mediterranean Sea, and at its southern end there is a 10-kilometer stretch washed by another sea - the Red Sea. Here is the city of Eilat, one of the main beach resorts countries.

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

Dolphin Reef

The Dolphin Reef is a protected area where you can literally get up close and personal with dolphins and their habitats (office site). In the 1990s. a group of businessmen fenced small area lagoons with nets and released 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 great place recreation. Entry to the beach costs 67 ILS, children 46 ILS. The price includes use of the beach infrastructure. 1 hour of snorkeling with dolphins will cost 290 ILS, diving - 339 ILS. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.

coral reef

The Coral Reef beach also performs an environmental function. The name speaks for itself - along the coast there is a kilometer-long coral reef with a rich underwater world. There are rental offices and dive schools on the territory, as well as a sufficient number of umbrellas, sun loungers, changing rooms, and 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. It got its name in honor of the lighthouse opposite. This is a very quiet and peaceful place and, unlike 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. coral reef It comes very close to the shore, so a snorkel and a mask are enough to get acquainted.

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Hananiah

The sandy beach of Hanania is one of the most popular in Eilat (office site in English). The secret of his success is purity, developed infrastructure and an affordable cost for renting beach accessories - 20 ILS per sun lounger (the price includes one drink from the bar). The beach is free and located in the very center of the city, so it is always crowded. Hanania specializes in water activities - you can rent kayaks, catamarans, inflatable boats, and water skis. There are regular departures from the pier pleasure boats. 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 at 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 shallow depths. The shore is rocky, with an inconvenient descent, so it is better to choose another place for a holiday with small children. It is better to enter (or rather, dive) into the water from the bridge, which extends 25 m into the sea. Facilities include a toilet, shower, and a rental point for swimming equipment. There are restaurants and souvenir shops. Entrance to the beach is free, renting a sun lounger will cost 15 ILS.

Tourists and Israelis come to Eilat mainly to relax on the beaches of this city. The beaches of Eilat, despite the relatively short coastline in the area, are quite numerous. Eilat has only a 10-kilometer stretch of the Red Sea, but there are more than a dozen excellent beaches.

What are the beaches in Eilat? All Eilat beaches are usually divided into 2 parts: North Beach and South Beach. In this article we will talk about what beaches there are in Eilat. The information below will help you understand which beach in this resort is best for you.

North beach of Eilat

North Beach is the modern part of the city of Eilat, which is full of interesting places. In this part of the coast you can find a small harbor and centers aquatic species sports. There are also many shops, restaurants and hotels that are a stone's throw from the beach. Of course, it is worth noting the beautiful embankment, which is great place for walks. Eilat North Beach is the name of an area that includes several small beaches, which we will discuss below.

Seagull Beach is located across the road from the Herods Hotel and has soft shallow White sand, mixed with gravel. Sun beds and umbrellas can be rented here for 15 shekels. This beach has a lifeguard station, outdoor showers and a public toilet. You can order food from the hotel or grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants and cafes located nearby (for example, Speedo Cafe).

Rimonim Beach is located near the southern entrance of the Rimonim Neptune Hotel Beach and is a beautiful white sandy beach with artificial grass, vegetation and gardens. You can order food from the hotel bar. On the beach itself there are toilets, showers and other amenities. Please note that Rimonim beach is suitable for people with disabilities, since it is possible to move around in a wheelchair.

Golden shore

This beach is also called Hof Hazahav. It is located next to the Dan Hotel and has its own restaurant, bar, sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, as well as showers and toilets.

Zion is one of the oldest beaches in Eilat and has a small play area for children. It is located near shopping center Hayam Mall and has white sand with sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, and also offers a good selection of food.

Sun Bay Bay Beach) - a beach that is located immediately after a number of hotels on the northern coast after a short pedestrian bridge, which can be reached by car. It is not considered an official beach and therefore there are no lifeguards or showers, but there are still a few straw umbrellas along the shore. This beach is great for a picnic. It is located near the border with Jordan.

Hotels in North Beach

Not far from the northern beach of Eilat there are such famous hotels as Dan Hotel, Royal Beach Hotel, Hilton. All these hotels have their own beaches with sun loungers and umbrellas. If there is no opportunity to buy food or drinks on the hotel beach, then you can find many cafes, restaurants and shops on the promenade, a few meters from the beach.

South Beach Eilat

This stretch of Eilat coastline is more quiet place than North Beach, so it is great for those who want to relax in a quiet place. In addition, this stretch of the Eilat coastline is an excellent place for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. This is where the Coral Beach and Dolphin Reef are located, which attract lovers of marine life. Dolphin Reef Beach is located in a small bay, making it ideal place for children, as it has crystal clear and very calm water and perfect white sand. There are also adult-only relaxation pools that are open all year round. True, the cost of staying there is quite high: for 2 hours of pleasure you need to pay about 200 shekels.

This beach is located in the Dolphin Reef complex, which offers the opportunity to swim with dolphins. On the beach itself there is a fast food cafe and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor areas. Dolphin Reef Beach is open 7 days a week from 09:00 to 17:00/18:30 and the entrance fee is NIS 44 for children aged 5 to 15 years and NIS 64 for adults.

This beach is located on the southern tip of Eilat, across the street from the Princess Hotel. This is the last beach before the border with Egypt. Princess Beach is roped off due to the fact that it is part of Coral Beach, meaning it is part nature reserve. The beach is clean and well maintained, but there are no lifeguards, showers or some other amenities. If you want to come here by car, there is parking near the Princess Hotel. Food and drinks can be ordered at the hotel. Although there are sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach, they are mainly for hotel guests.

This beach is located on the south coast of Eilat, close to the naval base, and is great for families with children. The beach has a children's play area, a Bedouin tent and floating rafts. The entrance fee to the beach is 15 shekels, but this price includes not only the use of sun loungers and umbrellas, but also one free drink. It is worth noting that you cannot bring your own food to Dekel Beach, so keep this in mind if you want to spend the whole day on this beach. Basic facilities at this beach include showers, toilets and free parking. Dekel Beach can be rented for private events. It is open 7 days a week from 08:00 to 19:00.

The best beaches in Eilat

Since the beaches of Eilat are very diverse, choosing the best ones is not so easy. The fact is that one tourist may like one beach, while another tourist may like a completely different one. Therefore, it is important to understand by what criterion you select the best beaches in Eilat. For example, the best beach for children in Eilat can be considered the beach in the Dolphin Reef complex, since there is clean clear water without waves, a good entrance to the sea and pleasant sand on the beach. For fun lovers, the best beaches in Eilat are those within the city, as these beaches are usually crowded, events are often held, and near the beaches you will find a large number of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.

Best beaches Eilat for relaxing holiday these are the beaches in the south such as Princess Beach and Dekel Beach.

The main advantage of the only southern resort city on the Red Sea is the beaches of Eilat. In a city where it is warm and sunny almost all year round, beach holidays are the main activity of tourists.

Eilat and Aqaba are located in the north of the Eilat (Gulf of Aqaba), connecting through the Strait of Tiran to the Red Sea. Great depth, the absence of flowing rivers and almost constant water temperature created favorable conditions for the development of the underwater world, and the purest water and the absence big waves made the bay coast popular among diving enthusiasts and just tourists.

The weather in Eilat allows sunbathing and swimming from mid-March until the end of November. When November ends in Moscow, it is damp, windy and the air temperature is around zero, in Eilat it is dry, warm and there are no more beaches large quantity vacationers.

Red Sea beach in Eilat

The beaches of Eilat are about twelve kilometers of the Red Sea coastline. As you can see on the map, the shore of the bay has a curved shape. The northern beaches stretch from the border with Jordan to the Mall Hayam shopping center. Further coastline It goes almost at a right angle towards Egypt. This western beaches. They are also often called coral.

Most of the city's hotels, which formed the so-called tourist zone, are located on the northern shore. For convenience and safety of recreation, the northern beaches of Eilat and the seabed are covered with sand. There are no corals in the water, and fish rarely swim here. Therefore, you will not need a mask and snorkel. But close to the hotel and safe for children. On the shore there are umbrellas, sun loungers and chairs, showers, and rescue towers. There are cafes, restaurants, shops and agencies offering water activities nearby.

Map of the northern beaches of Eilat

What are the beaches in Eilat?

Let's start from the place where the border of Israel and Jordan lies on the Red Sea and move towards the city.

Mifratz HaShemesh beach. This place is held in high regard by Israelis. Even at the height of the season, you can find a place for a car and a tent near this beach. The beach is poorly maintained. There are no sunbeds there, but there are fungi that provide shade, showers and places to cook meat over a fire. From a distance you can see an area enclosed by a solid wooden fence. This is a resting place for believers. The plot is divided by a solid fence and in the middle. One entrance for men, the second for women.

At the Herods Hotel there is a curved pier extending into the sea. Tourists, Eilat residents and cats walk along it, whose best friends catch fish with fishing rods right from the pier stones. In the evening, from this place it is interesting to watch the lights come on in Eilat and on the opposite bank in Aqaba.

They are not much different from each other. Is it possible that Hilton has drawbridge above the sea entrance to the lagoon, a pier with yachts, attractions, restaurants and bars. This is a crowded place, but you won't be bored here. You can book a yacht ride, ride a carousel, or take to the skies in a Fire Ball capsule.

From the shopping center to the beach of the Meridian Hotel there is another well-maintained Kisuski Sport beach.

At this point, Eilat ends and there is only one road leading to the Taba border crossing point, to the Princess Hotel. You can use it by bus No. 15 or by taxi to get to the place you need.

Map of the western coral beaches of Eilat

The first beach outside the city is Hof Hashmal. In Hebrew, hof means beach and hashmal means electricity. Electricity company beach.

Most of the coral beaches, although not equipped, are popular among residents of the country, and not among tourists. After all, having a car, it’s not difficult to get there, bring folding chairs, put up a tent or pull up an awning, and create minimal comfort. Example - Migdal - Or beach. In Hebrew, migdal is a tower, a tower, and or is light. Lighthouse.

If you find yourself on such a beach, you will have pebbles and stones under your feet. You need to enter the water carefully and only in those places where the passage between the corals is marked by ropes with floats. Otherwise, it’s easy to get hurt or get a fine. Do not feed the fish, do not take with you even the smallest coral, even one found on the shore. In the water, do not touch corals or fish. Don't go into the water after sunset.

Putting on a mask and snorkel, you can observe the life of the underwater inhabitants of the Red Sea for a long time. You won’t have to look for them for long - corals and fish are everywhere there.

This beauty can also be seen at the Underwater Observatory, one of the attractions of Eilat.

Dolphin Reef beach is sandy, clean, no corals, no sun loungers, with plastic chairs and umbrellas by the water. You can wander through tropical thickets, watch peacocks or watch dolphins being fed.

Another one of the few well-maintained sandy beaches Eilat on the western shore of the bay – Dekel. The entrance is free.

A favorite place for young people is Village Beach. Near it there is a cafe, a diving center, several shops and four hotels.

A very good, well-maintained and unique place is the beach of the Princess Hotel. Nesiha in Hebrew. On this beach you enter the water not from the shore, but from two long piers. Thus, when you go down the steps into the water, you immediately find yourself surrounded by fish and corals.

Beaches of Eilat Migdal Or

For those who like to observe the underwater life of the Red Sea, the Coral Reef Nature Reserve will be of greatest interest. It is located one hundred meters north of the Underwater Observatory. Entrance fee is 35 shekels. The beach is well-maintained, you can use sunbeds and chairs, there is a shop, showers, and a toilet. There is a small supermarket across the road.

Part of the coral reef is fenced off in the water with a net. The other part is available for those who want to admire the corals and fish scurrying around them.

The beaches of Eilat are the main thing for which tourists strive on this sunny resort town. Many people book a hotel on the first line with private beach, but this is not always necessary. For example, the Royal Garden hotel is located on the second line, but the walk from it to the sea is only 5 minutes. In addition, if you are with children, then for you best choice this will be the hotel.

In the tourist area, the beaches are equipped for family vacation- there are no corals and few fish in the water. All the richness of the underwater world can be seen on the western beach. In addition, there are several attractions on the western side of the bay.

In 2017, the oil company KACA transferred part of the coastline to the municipality. Previously, this part of the coast was fenced off and was not used for tourists. Now here nice beach with a coral reef that people have never approached before. Located new beach right next to the Dolphinarium.

All beaches have the same “address” - the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea coast, a landmass 12 km long. However, the variety of beaches is such that everyone will find the “best” for themselves. Locals divide the coast into 2 zones: northern beaches or pebble-sand beaches and southern ones - coral. On all beaches the depth begins almost immediately, the water is very clean and transparent, through which you can see sea world. There are no temperature changes here, and nothing disturbs the marine life.

All tourist area located on the northern coast, there are no corals and few fish. Some first-line hotels have their own civilized beach, but there are few of them.

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Beaches you need to visit

To complete the experience, it is advisable to visit 3 beaches.

Migdalor– the best place to look at corals. It is advisable to take aqua shoes or coral slippers with you. The bottom of the beach is rocky, sea urchins live, and without slippers you won’t be able to get closer to the coral thickets. There are free umbrellas and a bar on the shore, which is closed on weekends. There is a shower, toilet, changing rooms, and you can rent a trailer.

Entering the sea is allowed only in places marked with ropes. You cannot take a piece of coral - you will be fined. Easily accessible from the center of Eilat by bus 15 or by taxi.

Dolphin Reef– Tamed dolphins live in their own environment. Divided into 2 zones: for people and dolphins. You can swim in the “human” area, and watch the dolphins from the pier from three observation platforms. For an additional fee, you can try diving with dolphins.

For an additional fee there are 3 swimming pools surrounded by greenery - with fresh, sweet or salt water. Peacocks walk along the shore, and there is an excellent self-service restaurant.

How to get there: from Eilat buses 15 and 16, from Ovda airport - 282 or by taxi. It's better to arrive in the morning to grab a seat.

Hof Hashemesh– for lovers of “wild” recreation. This is a place of solitude with nature. There are few people on weekdays; locals come here on holidays. Among the benefits of civilization, there is a kiosk with drinks and a shower, but you can barbecue and set up a tent. Locals sometimes fish here. There is sand and pebbles underfoot, and there is primeval silence all around.
Part of the beach is separated by a fence for believers. You can only get there by car or taxi.

Israelis are sensitive to their homeland and protect nature. On all beaches, except the wild one, you cannot touch fish and corals with your hands in order to preserve them for future generations. You should not enter the water after sunset.

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

Northern Beaches stretched from the border with Jordan
Then the coastline goes almost at a right angle towards Egypt. This western beaches . They are also often called coral.

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

Northern coast of Eilat - an area for relaxation in complete comfort. Most of the resort's hotels are located near sandy beaches with convenient access to the sea: the beaches of the Dan, Royal Beach, Hilton and Le Meridien hotels.

West Side - the closer you get to the Egyptian border, the rockier the bottom and the rockier the shore becomes, 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-kept next to a coral reserve and equipped with platforms going into the water. Undersea world in these places is extremely colorful and varied, and There is no end to snorkeling lovers here.

The beach is well equipped, there are umbrellas and sun loungers. Along the beach there are numerous cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. Availability of free sunbeds at Princess Beach is for guests only local hotel"Princess Eilat" Tourists who just come 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 - Migdalor , very cozy, with free sun loungers and chairs. 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 clean. But Entering the sea on pebbles, so it is better to use special shoes. Also in the sea there is enough sea urchins, be careful.
followed by Coral Reserve Beach . The sea is of extraordinary purity, a huge number of fish, for those who like to dive with a mask - paradise.Entrance to the beach is paid.
There are several beaches in a row adjacent to the reserve beach: Arosh beach And Beach Bar Beach (opposite Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel), Aqua Sports beach and U Coral beach . Followed by Veranda beach (formerly Rif Rough), the most sports beach in Eilat, on its territory there is a school for kite surfing enthusiasts.
followed by Beach Village Caribbean style with a beach restaurant in the center, a volleyball court and a raft for sunbathing on the water. Around the beaches south coast most diving centers are located. Village Beach, located opposite the Prima Music Hotel Eilat, open until late at night, favorite place Israeli youth for nightly dance parties, bars, restaurants, sheds
just behind them is a local gem - Dolphin Reef beach . The main, so to speak, opportunity of 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 show takes place: some dive, others swim, and instructors simply demonstrate the dolphins to everyone. Everything is very close, practicalities are at arm's length. Paid entrance. But they don’t just swim there. This is a good opportunity to spend time.
next to the coastline Dekel beach(Palm), between naval base and the port of Eilat. Fenced, clean, equipped beach on a natural shore. Palm (Dekel) Beach is open from 7:00 to 18:00. Beautiful sandy beach (no corals), a favorite vacation spot for many city residents and families with children. Nearby there is a snack bar, a shop. The recreation area is equipped with convenient bridges for entering the water, umbrellas, sun loungers, toilets, showers, and parking.
close to Dekel, located Hevrat Hashmal beach . Located between the Navy base and Palm Beach, always accessible. Free and unequipped, people come here to grill, there are no showers, changing rooms, or toilets on the beach, but you can make a fire and bake on the grill.

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

Kisuski beach, R located between the Meridian Hotel and the Mall HaYam shopping center. The beach is not closed, introductory attractions are open until sunset. BUT! there are no lifeguards on the beach, there is a stand marine species sports.
followed by Park Avenue beach
next Nine Beach with Nine Bar section. The beach is officially approved for swimming and is supervised by a rescue team.
followed by beach hotel Leonardo Plaza , public open beach, served by a nearby hotel.
continues the list Maman beach, Hanania beach , near the bridge, in the city lagoon, offering a wide range of marine and sports activities for the whole family. Under the supervision of rescuers
Moadon HaShait beach (yacht club), located at the foot of the Hilton Malkat Shva - quiet public beach with a pleasant atmosphere
Galina beach(formerly Neviyot) has found its 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, there is an Asian restaurant
Dan hotel beach- clean and well maintained
after the Herods Hotel, where the tiled road ends, and before the border with Jordan, it is located Mefratz HaShemesh beach (Sunny Bay). This part of the beach does not currently belong to any organization.