Eilat is Israel's southernmost city, a busy port and popular resort located at
the northern tip of the Red Sea, on the Gulf of Aqaba. Home to about 47,700 people,
Eilat is part of the Southern Negev Desert, at the southern end of the Arava,
adjacent to the Egyptian village of Taba to the south, the Jordanian port city
of Aqaba to the east, and within sight of Saudi Arabia to the south-east,
across the gulf. This is truly a city between worlds.
It is also one of the most visited cities in the world, for a very simple reason -
tourists love it's amazing beaches, clear waters and most importantly - its coral
reef, full of marine plants and animals, that are a celebration of color and
discovery for any diver fortunate enough to tour these waters.
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Skin and Scuba diving, with equipment for hire on or near all major beaches. Scuba diving equipment rental and compressed air are available from diving clubs and schools all year round.
Eilat is located in the Gulf of Aqaba, one of the most popular diving
destinations in the world. The coral reefs along Eilat's coast remain
relatively pristine and the area is recognized as one of the prime diving
locations in the world. About 250,000 dives are performed annually in
Eilat's 11 km (6.84 MI) coastline, and diving represents 10% of the
tourism income of this area.
Given the proximity of many of these reefs to the shore, non-divers can encounter
the Red Sea's reefs with relative ease. Water conditions for SCUBA divers are
good all year round, with water temperatures around 21-25 C, with little or no
currents and clear waters with an average of 20-30 meters visibility.
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