Eilat
Israel
- Safety rating
- 7/10
- Best time to visit
- Winter and spring are perfect with warm, dry days, while summer is extremely hot but still popular for the sea.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Eilat is Israel's sun-soaked Red Sea resort at the country's southern tip, prized for year-round warmth, coral reefs, and desert adventures. Snorkeling, diving, and beach resorts sit beside the dramatic mountains and the gateway to Petra and Sinai.
Top attractions
Snorkel at Coral Beach Nature Reserve, visit the Underwater Observatory, relax on the promenade, and take desert tours into the Eilat Mountains.
Getting around
The compact resort strip is walkable, with buses and taxis covering the rest; rental cars help reach desert sites.