Information about the city of Eilat
The amazing desert that surrounds the city of Eilat offers plenty of fun attractions, hiking and climbing routes with a spectacular view and an endless area that is fun to discover in fascinating and diverse ways. If you are looking for fun and sporty attractions that blend in harmoniously with magical landscapes, just go outside and discover the wonderful desert.
There are a selection of businesses that offer jeep tours in the mountains of Eilat and in the desert areas close to the city. These tours are usually accompanied by a qualified tour guide and include detailed explanations about the history of the area, the landscape, the desert flora and more. The trips can be adapted to the customer's needs, and there are also jeep trips for families in Eilat. During the tours, you can make stops for a picnic in nature or come across desert animals living in their natural environment, and most importantly - indulge in nature and the magical landscapes of the Eilat desert.
Renting ATVs and Razors allows for an experiential activity and an excellent way to discover the magical corners of Eilat and the mountains that surround it, and at the same time also enjoy a stimulating and enjoyable activity. There are several businesses in the city that offer ATV and Razor rental services, and there are also companies that offer guided tours where you ride with an experienced guide.
The Eilat mountains are an ideal place for a sportive walk (trekking) and a challenging climb to the peaks from which there is a breathtaking view of the city of Eilat and the Red Sea. One of the recommended itineraries for climbers is a climb to the top of Mount Solomon, and then a descent down the mountain to Nahal Netafim and Netafim Spring, the largest spring in the Arava region. In addition, there are dozens of hiking trails near Eilat, during which you can enjoy spectacular views, streams, desert vegetation and more.
The mountains of Eilat are full of high rock cliffs that serve as ideal points for a challenging abseiling activity, in the breathtaking nature of the desert. The activity is suitable for experienced abseiling surfers, as well as for beginners who have never skied off a cliff. The abseiling provides an opportunity for group formation or to deal with personal challenges and difficulties, while ensuring maximum safety. Several companies offer nature trips in the desert that combine abseiling, as well as climbing and abseiling courses for beginners.
One of the best ways to enjoy an authentic and relaxed experience in the desert is to ride the animal that has become one of the symbols of the desert. Riding camels allows an effortless trip in the mountains of Eilat and the endless desert, and a group activity that is also suitable for families, which gives added value to any type of vacation in Eilat. There are camel farms in Eilat that offer short rides on the farm, or camel caravan trips in the desert streams outside the city. Couples are recommended to go on a camel ride at sunset, a romantic and addictive experience.
Cycling is a convenient way to get around Eilat, while maintaining physical fitness and enjoying the views along the way. The Eilat Circuit Trail is one of Israel's favorite bike trails. It is about 21 kilometers long, and it starts on the northern shore of the Red Sea and passes through important points and Eilat attractions such as the Bird Park, Holland Park - Eilat's oasis forest, and the magical coral reef of the Red Sea, the last point on the route. Adventure cycling enthusiasts can go outside the city and enjoy a variety of desert cycling routes, such as Timna Park and Nahal Sharot Mall.
Since 2010, the city of Eilat has hosted the "Eilat Desert Marathon", an international desert marathon that attracts thousands of runners and sports enthusiasts from all over the world, who come to run and compete on one of the most beautiful and unique marathon courses in the world. Eilat's marathon combines the mesmerizing desert nature that surrounds the city, and the magical views of the Red Sea, and goes beyond competitiveness where it also offers a lot of fun to every participant. The marathon consists of four legs: a full marathon (42.2 km) and a half marathon (21.1 km), a leg that runs through the desert, and two short urban legs of 10 and 5 km. The marathon event is divided into three days of fun activities - an exhibition day that includes Light sports activities for the whole family, the day of the marathon itself, which includes a marathon finishing party in the evening, and a day of relaxation after the long run, which includes yoga and free swimming to the shores of the Red Sea.
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