Elat Travel Guide

Great place to have fun. Loads of discos and night clubs. Beach destination around the year, the temperature of Red Sea is never below 20 degrees celsius. Some might get disturbed by the fact that there are srmed Israeli soldiers everywhere (like anywhere in Israel) and if you´re entering a mall or any bigger supermarket, a security man will check your hand-bag or rucksack before you can enter. Elat is very safe destination though. One doesn´t have to worry much about thieves or about the arab-israeli conflict. The Jordanian and Egyptian borders are close, so therefore there are quite a few check-up points on the roads to Elat. If you like scoopa diving ot snorkelling, this is your place. Red Sea is famous for it´s beautiful corals and colourful fishes. If you don´t dive yourself, you can always make a trip with glass bottom boat and see the colourful sea life from there. There´s really not much to see in Elat. They don´t have historical sites there. But you can try some of the tourist excurcions: the camel safari in a desert, bedouin night or to the nearby wild life resort Timna Park. Elat is quite expensive. Food, beverages, alcohol, accomodation. So if you´re travelling with a small budget, don´t stay too long in Elat. Much cheaper destinations by the Red Sea are on the Egyptian side of the border: try Nuewiba or Dahab instead.

There is so much to do in and around Eilat that you will need to prioritise your time. Don't just sit on the beach or at your hotel soaking up the sun: Take a jeep safari into the Negev and visit Timna park and the Eilat mountains, spend a day at the unique aquarium, if you are more adventurous take a day trip to petra in Jordan or even a day trip to the Dead Sea or Jerusalem (usually Saturdays only).

Snorkeling at the princessbeach with free access and close to the Egyptian boarder is interesting. Sleep around a campfire and be amazed at the beautiful sky at night. Best place is close to the pillars of amram. be careful not to sleep in an empty riverbed, it could be very dangerous once it starts raining. if you prefer a roof over your head, stay in the 'shelter' backpack which is very conveniant.