Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine May 2021 | Page 40

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Resort City of Eilat

Israel

If you like sunshine and the sea , then Eilat is the destination for you ! Located at the southern-most tip of Israel with the Red Sea bordering Egypt and Jordan , Eilat has become a popular seaside destination for tourists . Year-round sunshine , pristine beaches with water sports , nightlife , hiking , international music festivals , tax-free shopping and popular attractions such as the Dolphin Reef , this city attracts tourists from all over the world especially from Europe .

Places to stay

There are various types of accommodations for every budget , from budgetfriendly hotels starting from 15 USD / night to luxurious hotels going up to 4,500 USD / night . Travellers looking for budget-friendly accommodations with a local flavour will find many listings on sites such as Airbnb . Eilat also has other affordable options of hostels for backpackers and families ranging from separate rooms to dormitories . Most of these hostels are near the city centre making it easy to get around .

Things to do

The main attraction of Eilat are the beaches with North beach and the South beach ( Coral Beach ) being the two most popular ones . At the beach , do not pass on the chance to stop and say hi to cute dolphins ! The Dolphin Reef in Eilat offers tourists the opportunity to bserve dolphins in their natural habitat . The