Dolphin Reef
South Beach 3 hrs
Swim or observe dolphins in their natural habitat.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Arid
Languages
Hebrew and English and Arabic
Local currency
ILS
(ILS)
Local time
(GMT+3)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
North Beach Hotel Zone
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
10-15% expected in restaurants
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Fresh Red Sea Fish
Falafel
Shawarma
Hummus
When to visit Eilat
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: March, November
Busiest: Oct-Apr
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Jan85
Pleasant, mild
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Feb85
Mild, sunny
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Mar90
Warm, ideal
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Apr80
Hot, good for water
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May65
Very hot
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Jun50
Extremely hot
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Jul40
Scorching hot
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Aug40
Scorching hot
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Sept60
Very hot, cooling
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Oct80
Warm, pleasant
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Nov90
Mild, ideal
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Dec85
Pleasant, mild
Things to do in Eilat
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Snorkeling/Diving at Coral Beach
Coral Beach 3 hrs
Discover vibrant coral reefs and diverse fish in the clear Red Sea waters.
Timna Park Exploration
North of Eilat 4 hrs
Hike through ancient copper mines and unique desert rock formations.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Desert Jeep Safari
Negev Desert 3 hrs
Experience the stunning Negev desert landscape on an exhilarating off-road tour.
Camel Ride in the Desert
Negev Desert 2 hrs
Experience a traditional desert journey on the back of a camel.
Any time of day
2 places
Underwater Observatory Park
Coral Beach 2.5 hrs
Explore marine life without getting wet in unique underwater domes.
Ice Mall Eilat
North Beach 2 hrs
Enjoy duty-free shopping and ice skating in a unique dome-shaped mall.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Eilat
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch
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Full Day Petra Tour from Eilat
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Multi day tour
2 day tour to Petra from Eilat
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Standard tour
Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat
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Summer night jeep tour in Eilat mountains
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Standard tour
Desert Family Fun: Traditional Bread and Jeep Tour
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Multi day tour
Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Eilat
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Standard tour
Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Eilat
Straight-line distance from the centre of Eilat.
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