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Quick facts
- Eilat is located at the northern tip of the Red Sea and is the only city in Israel that has a coastline along this body of water.
- The nearby Coral Beach Nature Reserve features over 1,000 species of fish and 200 species of coral, making it one of the richest marine habitats in the world.
- Eilat enjoys an average of 360 days of sunshine per year, making it a popular destination for year-round outdoor activities.
- In 1975, Eilat was officially designated as a city, although it has been a settlement since ancient times, known as Elath in biblical texts.
- The Underwater Observatory Marine Park in Eilat allows visitors to view marine life up close from an underwater observatory that is 6.5 meters below the surface.
Travel details
- Country
- Israel
- Wind (now)
- 19 km/h
- Coordinates
- 29.5577, 34.9519
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