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Eilat, the most southern city in Israel, is situated by the red sea. But besides the beaches and water activities, you can find many additional attractions. Let's begin exploring! Map Eilat is located on the red sea's shore, between Aqaba (Jordan) and Taba (Egypt). Map of the area: Two roads lead to this city, and they are #12 and #90. And the latter is far more popular. And in case you are using public transport, then taking a bus is your only option. Hotels Let me start by saying that Israel is not a cheap country. And an average double room in Israel will cost about 880 NIS per night (see more data at Israel tourism statistics). Depending on your budget, you can choose either a luxury or a cheap hotel. An even cheaper option would be renting an apartment. In the following widget, you can see the prices and availability of both hotels and flats. Booking.com And if you are visiting Eilat on a budget, then you can stay at a campsite. You can find the following campsites: Neot Midbar Eilat, Solomon River campground, Campingplatz, Elifaz, Timna Park, and Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve. Attractions A drive from central Israel to Eilat takes about four hours. And many people, especially families with children, make at least one stop on the way. Thus, we will start by suggesting attractions on the way. Attractions on the way You can find the full list at 41 Attractions on the way to Eilat. Mitzpe Ramon and Makhtesh Ramon Note: recently, we visited Eilat during Hanukkah vacation. You can find additional details at Visiting Eilat During The Winter. And now we will go through attractions which are located near Eilat and in the city. The attractions are divided by categories, and the most popular places are marked in bold. Animal Attractions Underwater Observatory Marine ParkDolphin ReefEilat Coral Beach Nature ReserveHai-Bar Yotvata Nature ReserveThe International Birding & Research CenterSailing on a Boat at The Red Sea Lionfish at Underwater Observatory Marine Park Dolphin Reef Note: if you want to find additional info about animals and wildlife, check out Zoos and Aquariums in Israel‎. Hikes and other activities Timna ParkRed CanyonCamel RanchAmram PillarsDiving and snorkeling in the Red SeaJoin a Jeep tourYotvata Park Timna Park Red Canyon Attractions inside Eilat Musical FountainIce Mall - a mall with an ice rinkBotanical Garden Of EilatEilat Promenade and shopping in the city - I elaborated on these subjects in Visiting Eilat During The Winter. Musical Fountain in Eilat Beaches Mosh BeachPrincess BeachMigdalor BeachDekel BeachHananya Beach Some beaches, like Hananya Beach, offer different water activities (like parasailing and banana boats). Jordan and Egypt Eilat has two border crossings. Many use the Israel - Jordan border crossing to get to the nearby city of Aqaba. And from there, it is only about a two-hour drive to Petra. The Israel - Egypt border passage is also called the Taba crossing after the nearby city. And the city of Taba is a frequent vacation spot. Summary As you can see, Eilat offers various attractions. And whether you love animals, hiking, or want to hit the beach, Eilat got you covered. I hope this guide will help you plan your next vacation, and if you have any questions, leave a comment below. What is your favorite attraction in the Eilat area? Tell us in the comments below. That's all for today, and I'll see you in future travels! Stay Tuned!