Eilat is located on a small stretch of coastline on the extent of the Red Sea Gulf of Aqaba.This extreme southern geographical point of Israel.
From the ancient and modern history
first mention of this city are contained in the Old Testament, and belong to the first millennium BC.In its vicinity there is the legendary King Solomon's mines, in other words - the mines for the extraction of minerals.His current name Eilat received during the Roman Empire.On the outskirts of this remote has a permanent garrison.
can assume that the Roman legionnaires are not very eager to get the service to Eilat.The weather months of the year there was a steady hot, and living conditions were not the lungs.But this city was strategically important because it provides access to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.In subsequent historical era he belonged to the Crusaders and the Ottoman Turks.The structure of the state of Israel, he entered in 1949.For successful existence and development of the town was of great importance modern highway linking the south with the central and northern regions of the country.It was built a little later.
South
If you for some reason ended up in Israel, it is a good excuse to visit the Red Sea in Eilat.Weather for months if there is different, it is not enough to cast doubt on the feasibility of the trip.On this coast well always beach season is almost endless.This fact was the reason for the successful development of tourist business.
Over the past decade, on the coast of the Gulf of Eilat rebuilt tourist infrastructure of international standard beach holiday.Today there is everything - a wide network of hotels and campgrounds, service structures along the beach shore, the possibility of water sports.In Eilat operates a modern international airport capable of flying around the world.Today, therefore, to the south of Israel are two ways.You can get to Eilat on highway across the desert and through the air.And, of course, the city is economically significant commercial port.It opens the way to the Indian Ocean.
visit to Israel.Weather for months.Eilat and the Red Sea
in the tourism sector are generally accepted concept of high and low season price.That is essential, in any season of the year it is best to go to this or that country.It depends on the fact that for the tourist is a priority - the price level of services or climate comfort.The exception is not, and Israel.Not the most attractive season is considered the summer months due to intense heat.
another matter Eilat.The weather months are characterized by stability, cold here never happens.And those who are sent to this place to make a mistake with the choice simply can not.They're looking for is not cool, especially because exhausting desert heat felt completely ceases at the seaside.With all the conventions of such recommendations in Eilat weather in May is considered to be more suitable for a beach holiday.Mercury thermometers are almost never drops below a thirty mark, even at night.And, naturally, the water temperature is just as comfortable.
For completeness, we note the hottest and the most "cold" months of the year.The weather is very cool in Eilat in December, January and February.The air temperature here drops to 20-22 degrees during the day and at night to 14-16.A maximum hot are June, July and August - 38-40 degrees during the day and 30-32 at night.
fact, the same temperature conditions observed in Eilat in the autumn and spring months.In March, April and May - from 28-36 degrees during the day and 21 to 30 at night.In September, October and November - from 35 to 28 in the daytime and 28 to 21 in the dark.
water temperature in the Gulf of Eilat in December, January and February is 20 to 22 degrees.In March, April and May - from 22 to 25. In June, July and August - from 25 to 28. In September, October and November - from 28 to 23 degrees.In the summer months there are strong winds, sand storms.Local its name - Khamsin.Precipitation is rare, in the period from November to April.What usually happens no more than three or four rainy days per season.
immersed for
One of the main attractive points, forcing tourists from around the world sent to this coast, is a unique underwater world of the Red Sea.It is to them in the first place and famous Eilat.Weather for months in no way interferes with diving and other water tourism.Plunging to a depth, it is possible not to pay any attention to the weather.But the uniqueness of the flora and fauna of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba unanimously indicate those who have ever immersed in different seas and oceans of the world.These people can be trusted.We are novice divers have the opportunity to seek the advice of an experienced instructor.Eilat - a good place for those who have long wanted to scuba dive to a depth of, but did not dare to take the first step.
In the desert
Stay on the Red Sea coast can be diversified excursions to historical sites, is mentioned in the Old Testament.Desert near Eilat very expressive.Stones and rocks of fantastic shapes reminiscent scenery for Hollywood blockbusters on the life of extraterrestrial civilizations.We should not forget that it was here there were some events of sacred history.Remember these biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah?They are located nearby.Weather in April in Eilat is optimal for such travel.If you are sensitive to heat, the summer tours of the desert is better to abstain, or to choose for them the morning.In the evening, the desert as red-hot as the day.
