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Eilat, the southernmost city in Israel, is located by the red sea. Besides beaches and water activities, you can find many additional attractions. Map Eilat is located between Aqaba (Jordan) and Taba (Egypt) on the red sea's shore. Directions for drivers: Link to Waze and Link to Google MapsDirections for public transport: Link to MoovitGroup: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Add to TripHelpInteractive map of the area:Offers:Hotels, hostels, and apartments in this area: Booking.com Buy photos of Israel and support this blog.Get 10% off for your next tour at Bein Harim with coupon code LEV10#12306. Two roads lead to this city, and they are #12 and #90. And the latter is far more popular. And if 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 in Israel tourism statistics). Depending on your budget, you can choose a luxury, regular or cheap hotel. An even more affordable option would be renting an apartment. You can find all these options at Best Hotels in Eilat. And if you are visiting Eilat on a budget, 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 complete list at 41 Attractions on the way to Eilat. Mitzpe Ramon and Makhtesh Ramon Note: recently, we visited Eilat during the Hanukkah vacation. You can find additional details at Visiting Eilat During The Winter. And now we will go through attractions near Eilat and in the city. The attractions are divided into categories, and the most popular places are marked in bold. Animal Attractions Underwater Observatory Marine Park Dolphin Reef Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve Hai-Bar Yotvata Nature Reserve The International Birding & Research Center Sailing 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 Park Red Canyon Camel Ranch Amram Pillars Diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea Join a Jeep tour Yotvata Park Timna Park Red Canyon Attractions inside Eilat Musical Fountain Ice Mall - a mall with an ice rink Botanical Garden Of Eilat Eilat Promenade and shopping in the city - I elaborated on these subjects in Visiting Eilat During The Winter. Musical Fountain in Eilat Beaches Mosh Beach Princess Beach Migdalor Beach Dekel Beach Hananya 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 called the Taba crossing after the nearby city. And the town 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!