For sure Eilat do not have the same charme of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Negev Desert; located in the most southern part of Israel, this quiet Red Sea-town appears at first sight as a border place.
Really close to the medieval Aqaba, surrounded by desert and several containers alongside his coast, it has developed a lot in the last decade, taking advantage of his awesome beaches and natural seesights.
There are two places absolutely unmissable: the Dolphin Reef and just one kilometer ahead the Coral Beach.
In the first one you have the unique chance to take a bath with dolphins (expensive) and to see a lot of rare fishes and marine species.
Located in a fairy tale position, you are surrounded by fantastic clear water and a wooden catwalk; the view is exclusive, with the Jordan mountains on the backgroun.
There you can also make some other activities like diving and snorkeling; in the Eden Garden we found a tricky cat eating one of my sandwich!
The Coral Reef is as well a great natural reserve; extended for 1.2 km, it is the most northern coral reef in the world. Lukewarm waters are not deep in the Eilat’s Gulf; there are some lookout points: depending which direction, you can glimpse Saudi Arabia or Sinay Mount (Egypt).
During the night Eilat shows his most fascinating side: elegant on-the-beach lounges, boulevard surrounded by palms and lights and a bumpsy nightlife, even not in high season.
The Israelian cuisine is quite close to the Mediterranean one: fishes,olives, salad and the Druse local proud: hummus (a mix of legumes) and lebne plus more known dishes as bulgu and pita.
The last day we opted for a fabolous mix of several fishes: mullet, St. Peter fish and salmon, a worhty meal to close happily our trip!
