Do you want to have a good time on the shores of the Red Sea? Find out reviews of tourists about holidays in Eilat in 2019-2020. Check out opinions on the weather, prices for tours, hotels, food and excursions in 2021. Let's talk about the pros and cons of relaxation.
Reviews about the weather in Eilat
Eilat lies in the subtropical zone, so there are no sudden temperature changes and eternal summer reigns. The resort is year-round, but, according to many, the most comfortable vacation in Eilat is in spring and autumn.
According to tourists, in December, january and february for a beach holiday in Eilat is cool. Air and water temperatures are approximately the same +18 ... + 22 ° С. At night - about +10 ... + 16 ° С, and constant winds blow along the coast.
IN june, july and august only those who are not afraid of extreme heat decide to go to Eilat. In summer, the temperature is +37 ... + 40 ° С during the day and +25 ... + 29 ° С at night. Not everyone can withstand the unbearable heat. Although the water has a pleasant bathing temperature of +25 ... + 26 ° C, due to the activity of the sun, you can easily get burned and get heatstroke.
IN september the situation is changing and it is getting a little cooler. The velvet season comes to the coast in october and November... In autumn, the sea is warmed up to +24 ... + 26 ° С, and the air up to +24 ... + 28 ° С. The same comfortable conditions await tourists during their holidays in Eilat in the spring. IN march the average temperature at the resort is + 26 ° С, in april + 31 ° С, and in May + 35 ° C.
There is no need to worry about rains. The resort is surrounded by the Negev desert, which makes the air dry. The air humidity does not exceed 20-30%, and precipitation is extremely rare.
Find out when to relax in Eilat.
Advice... In winter, a sweater and a light jacket are useful for evening walks by the sea.
Eilat beaches map
Reviews of a beach holiday in Eilat
Eilat is a city of beaches and entertainment. The luxurious coastal strip stretches for 7 km. In the north, there are sandy and pebble beaches most popular with tourists with a gentle entrance to the water, a clean bottom and a developed infrastructure: Papaya, Moriah, Hanania, Royal Beach, Horods and Sunny Bay.
In the south of Eilat, on the coral coast, there are the beaches of HaNesikha, Migdalor, Barbic, Hevrat Hashmal and Dhekel. A separate place is occupied by the paid Dolphin Reef beach - people come there to chat with dolphins, snorkeling and diving.
Advice... If you want to sunbathe on wild beaches and secluded coves, head to the southern part of the city.
Reviews about prices for holidays in Eilat
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Eilat is a popular and not cheap resort. For a week's vacation for two in 2021, you need to pay from 130 thousand rubles, and for an air ticket to one from Moscow there and back - from 18 thousand rubles.
According to tourists, the cost of a vacation in Eilat in 2021 depends not only on the season, but also on Jewish holidays. On holidays, everything becomes 2-3 times more expensive.
Prices for a double room in hotels in high season:
| Price, $ | |
| Guesthouse | 55 |
| Hotel 1 * | 65 |
| Hotel 2 * | 75 |
| Hotel 3 * | 110 |
| Hotel 4 * | 150 |
| Hotel 5 * | 230 |
Breakfast in a cafe for two costs $ 20, dinner in a restaurant - $ 80-120. In establishments by the sea, food is 20-50% more expensive than in sleeping areas or at a distance from the beaches.
Advice... If you want to save on accommodation, plan your vacation in Eilat during the summer when hotels offer significant discounts.
Hotel reviews
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Eilat has hotels of all price categories. Booking sites offer about 400 options - from elite 4-5 * hotels to budget apartments. Most of the hotels are located by the sea, and the residential areas are built on the hills.
Where is it expensive to live. To the north of the airport lies the vibrant North Beach area, home to fashionable hotels and modern hotel complexes. Rest in the central part of the resort is more expensive. It is the center of bohemian life, with many bars, pubs, clubs, discos and cabarets. The residents of the center get to the beaches by buses or taxis.
Where to live cheaply. According to tourists, a cheaper holiday in Eilat in 2021 is in the Coral Beach area, in the south. There are inexpensive hotels with swimming pools, pensions, apartments and private apartments. Fans of diving and snorkeling like to rent an apartment near the coral reef.
All vacationers note that the hotel staff in Eilat is polite and helpful. The quality of service is high and Russian is spoken almost everywhere.
Advice... Stay in air-conditioned accommodation any time of the year. When choosing a hotel in Eilat, consider the distance from the beach. In extreme heat, even a short distance, which is easy to walk in 10-15 minutes, turns into a problem. When the air literally melts from the heat, a transfer to the beach or a taxi helps out.
Food Reviews
Tourists respond positively to the national cuisine of Israel. Unlike other regions of the country, Eilat is fed with non-kosher dishes, so both fish and seafood delicacies are available. Israelis love to eat salads at any time of the day. Many dishes are served with pita.
Prices for food and drinks in 2021:
- a bottle of water - $ 0.8;
- Coca-Cola - $ 2;
- yogurt - $ 1.4;
- natural juice - $ 4;
- boiled sausage, 1 kg - $ 14;
- cheese, 1 kg - $ 10-15;
- peaches, apricots, citrus fruits, plums, 1 kg - $ 1.5-2.
Advice... Taste juicy scrambled eggs while on holiday in Eilat shakshuka, pies with poppy seeds homentash, chickpea puree appetizer hummus, hearty roast cholent and sweet Jerusalem pudding kugel.
Reviews about excursions and entertainment
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Despite the high cost of recreation in the resorts of Israel, entertainment in Eilat is relatively inexpensive. A visit to Kings City Park will cost $ 35, and to the Dolphinarium - $ 16. Prices for excursions start at $ 28.
According to tourists' reviews, during a vacation in Eilat, the following are popular:
- boat ride with a transparent bottom - $ 22;
- boat trip on the Gulf of Eilat - $ 32;
- a trip to the coral island "Jules Verne" - $ 64;
- Timna park - $ 60;
- a trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem - $ 70;
- Jordanian Petra - $ 175;
- Dead Sea - 110 $;
- excursion to Sinai and to the monastery of St. Catherine - $ 120.
Those who like outdoor activities are in demand:
- swimming with dolphins - $ 85;
- camel ride - $ 40;
- diving - $ 55;
- jeep safari - $ 50;
- banana rides - $ 11;
- jet ski (15 minutes) - $ 32;
- one-day windsurfing course - $ 55;
- parasailing - $ 50-50.
Pros and cons of staying in Eilat
Tourists who visited Eilat in 2019-2020 leave positive reviews about their vacation. They emit a lot pluses:
- You can relax at the resort all year round.
- The flight from Moscow takes only about 4 hours.
- Good dry climate.
- Entertainment for all tastes - beautiful beaches, attractions and excursions.
- The resort is safe and has excellent infrastructure.
- There are many Russian speakers among the locals, and most of the tourists are Russians.
- The Red Sea coast is an excellent destination for diving enthusiasts. There are many dive centers in Eilat.
The main cons:
- Due to the high cost, the choice of tours is small.
- Accommodation in Eilat is not cheap.
- During Jewish holidays, the resort is flooded with youth companies and families with children, so it can be quite noisy.
