Holidays in Eilat

Eilat holidays - Getting there and getting around

Eilat flights have an approximate flight time of 5 hours from the UK. Charter airlines tend to operate flights to Eilat and mainly fly out of major airports around the UK. On arrival into Eilat the transfer time is around 20 minutes to the main hotels. The best ways to get around are by walking and catching local cabs, just agree the price of the fare before you travel. The weather in Eilat is fantastic all year round, never reaching the cold temperatures like back in Britain. Last minute holidays to Eilat are excellent for escaping the winter and marvellous for a hot summer holiday.

Eilat holidays offer unique experiences

Holidays in Eilat offer some of the most spectacular excursions, with the biblical city of Jerusalem just 300km north and the breathtaking Dead Sea that will leave you amazed. The Dead Sea is the largest natural spa in the world, the lowest point on the earth. The sea has a magnificent concentration of minerals greater than the world’s oceans, this is why you are able to float, such a unique feeling. The Dead Sea is a beauty therapy haven with not just the world’s largest flotation pool but the mud from the sea bed considered to be also therapeutic, great for the skin, and the thermal sulphur pools are fabulous. After all this relaxation hop on a jeep safari into the desert and experience the vast unique landscape. A brilliant trip for all the family is an astounding glass bottomed boat ride to see the wonderful marine life without getting so much as a splash of water one you. On the other hand why not go swimming with dolphins, a great memory to take home. Another exciting trip, especially for the children, is the exciting Kings City, a newly opened theme park. A must visit is the red city of Petra, an incredible place to watch as the sun sets over the mountains. By night holidays in Eilat come alive, music in the streets creates a happy atmosphere. Have a drink or two in the local restaurants before dancing the night away in one of the many discos. Package holidays to Eilat have it all.

Holidays in Eilat offer delicious food

Eilat holidays can serve up delicious and exciting dishes. The selection of cuisine caters very much toward holidaymakers, so you can find Thai specialities at ‘Pago Pago’, while American diner ‘Ranch House’ serves up delicious burgers and buffalo chicken wings. If you are feeling a little more cultured and would like to try a more traditional taste then falafel, the delicious spiced balls, or patty packed with fava beans or chickpeas served in pitta bread are definitely some to try. You will find houmous widely served in Eilat, a tasty blend of chickpea puree, with mixtures of different herbs that give each portion a sensational flavour. For those with a sweet tooth, locally produced creamy ice-cream is one for you to try.