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Three thousand years ago, King David es-
tablished Eilat as a defense outpost. Soon af-
terward, King Solomon transformed Eilat from
a tiny oasis to an important port on the Far
East trade route.
Today, Eilat is a small but growing resort
boasting a wealth of luxury hotels, restaurants
and night spots. It's a free-trade zone, mean-
ing that visitors are exempt from paying Is-
rael's Value Added Tax (VAT).
Pleasantly warm in the winter (in the 60s
and 70s), it becomes progressively hotter as
summer approaches. Spring and fall are the
best times to visit, since temperatures reach
well over 100 degrees during July and August
HISTORY: Unfortunately, no remnants of
ancient Eilat remain intact, so most people
stay close to the sea or swimming pool.
Still, there are some attractions that com-
bine history with nature. Timna Park, located
about 20 miles from Eilat, is home to the 6,000-
year-old Timna Copper Mines. You'll find 11th
century B.C.E. ruins and cisterns. There is
also a 14th century B.C.E. temple known as
Hathor. The desert landscape is breathtaking.
LEISURE: When you're not swimming,
snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, para-
sailing or deep-sea fishing, visit the Under-
water Observatory, situated on Coral Beach.
The observatory affords a rare view of the fan-
tastic variety of fish that inhabit the Red Sea
and the intricate ecosystem of the living coral
reef. For an unusual treat, go to the Dolphi-
narium, also on Coral Beach, and swim with
the dolphins.
Looking for a romantic way to spend an af-
ternoon? Rent a sailboat, complete with cap-
tain, and sail the calm, clear waters for a few
private hours. Boats and yachts can be booked
through your hotel.
NATURE: First and foremost, there is the
sea. Snorkeling and diving are Eilat's main at-
tractions. Take a bus or taxi to the Coral
Beach, where several booth vendors rent out
snorkeling masks and fins. Also, most boat
rides feature an hour of snorkeling. Ask
whether they provide the snorkeling gear.
Divers and those wishing to learn to dive
should contact the Red Sea Sports Club or
Lucky Divers.
The Red Sea Sports Club also offers guid-
ed Jeep desert safaris. The trip through the
Eilat Mountains covers breathtaking terrain.
If you're lucky, you'll encounter some ibex—
graceful wild goats that come down from the
mountains to drink. I 1