subject: Eilat Attractions: The Best Resort in Israel [print this page] Eilat is often referred to as the Israel's top of the resort and the holiday destination, both with the local residents and the international travellers alike. As far as the attractions in Eilat city are concerned, that the tourism industry does tend to focus on the marine environment. But if you check the information with the front desk person at your Eilat hotel, they will most likely be able to recommend to the other options to enjoy while visiting the Eilatcity, such as:
Parks and gardens - the two main attractions are the Coralworld and the Timna National Park. The former is a spectacular indoor aquarium with coral and marine life exhibits, while the latter is a scenic valley that is dotted with copper mines and yellow sandstone mountains on three sides. Additionally, you may want to explore Red Canyon which offers challenging yet serene hikes through the Israeli desert.
Underwater Observatory Marine Park - although this is related to the other marine environment attractions, your Eilat resort will probably recommend this for part of your holiday itinerary. Numerous exhibits include the Aquarium Museum, the Oceanarium, reef tanks, the shark tank, the turtle and stingray pool, and other underwater observatories.
Amusement parks - the Underwater Observatory Marine Park is also an amusement park but two others that you should consider are the Amazing World and the Kings City. The former features exhibits related to the world around us and even outer space, while the latter is a theme park designed for family groups to enjoy.