Eilat (/ eɪˈlɑːt / ay-LAHT, UK also / eɪˈlæt / ay-LAT; Hebrew: אֵילַת [eˈlat] ⓘ; Arabic: إِيلَات, romanized: Īlāt) is Israel 's southernmost city, with a population of 53,151, [1] 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.

Sep 23, 2023 · The sprawling deserts with red-toned mountains, vibrant blue waters of the Red Sea, and lively resort city Eilat make this part of the country a great place to explore, especially if you like warmer weather.

Eilat Israel is a beautiful resort on the Red Sea, rich with biblical history and lessons for those willing to look below the surface.

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Eilat is a port that is Israel’s outlet to India, eastern Asia and Africa. Six decades ago it was a shanty-style frontier town, but Eilat has developed into one of Israel’s major resorts whose Red Sea beaches and dozens of hotels attract Israelis and tourists from 100 countries.

Mar 7, 2025 · Elat, port city, southern extremity of Israel. It lies at the south tip of the Negev and at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba (Hebrew, Mifratz Elat), the eastern arm of the Red Sea. Al-ʿAqabah, Jordan, also located on the Gulf of Aqaba, lies 4 miles (7 km) to the southeast.

Eight nations have Red Sea coasts: Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, and Yemen. Covering an area of 438,000 square km, its maximal depth is 2,221 m. It's one of the four seas named for colors, the others being the Black Sea, the White Sea, and the Yellow Sea.

Mar 19, 2019 · The sun-soaked Eilat on Israel’s Red Sea coast has all the hallmarks of a fantastic sun and fun holiday. Before you go, here are the top 22 travel tips about Eilat, including culture, food, attractions and getting around.

As an oasis on the shores of the Red Sea, Eilat provides visitors with a spectacular combination of mountainous desert landscape, a beautiful bay and the summer sun that shines all through the year. Without a doubt, Eilat is one of Israel's most unique cities, and one of the most exclusive resorts in the world, attracting over 3 million ...

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