Eilat
Sign in to saveEilat ( , ; ; ) is Israel's southernmost city, with a population of , a busy port and popular resort at the northern tip of the Red Sea, on what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba. The city is considered a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists heading to Israel.
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Eilat is Israel's southernmost city, located on the Red Sea and serving as both a major port and popular beach resort. The city is known as a key tourist destination that attracts both Israeli and international visitors.
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- From upper left: Eilat coastline at night (×2), evening view of Eilat marina, view of Eilat North Beach, view from the promenade to the outskirts and the surrounding mountains of Eilat.
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31 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geography
- History
- Early history
- Modern city
- Israeli–Arab conflict
- Future development plans
- Climate
- Demographics
- Education
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Air
- Former airports
- Road
- Bus
- Border crossings with Egypt and Jordan
- Maritime
- Rail
- Economy
- Tourism
- Dive tourism
- Museums
- Film
- Archaeology
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Panoramic views
- See also
- References
- External links
Eilat ( , ; ; ) is Israel's southernmost city, with a population of , a busy port and popular resort at the northern tip of the Red Sea, on what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba. The city is considered a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists heading to Israel.
Eilat is located at the southernmost tip of Israel, at the southern end of the Arava valley and the Negev desert, adjacent to the Egyptian resort city of Taba to the south, the Jordanian port city of Aqaba to the east, and within sight of Haql, Saudi Arabia, across the gulf to the southeast.