Eilat Tourism Israel: City History and Tourist Guide

Eilat Tourism Israel. City History and Tourist Guide. Sandwiched between the Red Sea and the mighty Negev desert, Eilat is a water sport and desert adventure paradise. The southernmost city of Israel has all the hallmarks of a fantastic sun and fun holiday spotless beaches, year-round sunshine, VAT-free shopping, high-end resorts and a wonderful host of sun-splashed activities on water and land. A trip into the Negev desert is a must-do. Within the desert highlands lies the Arava valley, a vast swath of desolate land that stretches from Eilat all the way to the Dead Sea. Miles and miles of rocky mountains, deep craters and wadis (riverbeds that are usually dry except after a rainstorm) dominate the landscape, but the area is far from inhospitable. The wild and harsh environment does not deter kibbutzim (collective communities) from springing up across the Arava valley. Both men and women can be seen working on the arid land, coaxing life from the saline soil. Their success is evident by the endless rows of date palms gloriously reaching for the sky and neat lines of greenhouses producing fresh vegetables. Many kibbutzim also harness solar energy, run guest houses and manage eco tours, contributing to the economy in a wide variety of ways. Read more