Eilat's Coral Beach

#380 among destinations in Israel

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Eilat's Coral Beach Nature Reserve and Conservation area is a nature reserve and national park in the Red Sea, near the city of Eilat in Israel. It covers 1.2 kilometres of shore, and is the northernmost shallow water coral reef in the world, and possibly one of the more resilient to climate change. It is popular for diving and research, and was founded by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. At the southernmost point of the nature reserve there is the Coral World Underwater Observatory, the first of its kind in the world, and the largest public aquarium in the Middle East. It was listed as one of The New York Times' Places to Go in 2019. ()

Local name: שמורת חוף האלמוגיםElevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°30'29"N, 34°55'19"E

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Eilat's Coral Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kings City, Aquarium, Taba Border Crossing, Wadi Araba Crossing.

4 miNE
Amusement park, Theme park
Kings City, Eilat
102 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Eilat, Israel, lies a fantastical realm known as Kings City. This unique amusement park offers an enchanting escape into the pages of history and the stories of the Bible, brought to life through a variety of interactive exhibits...
~1960 ftSW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Aquarium, Eilat
10 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Eilat, Israel, lies a mesmerizing underwater oasis: the Eilat Aquarium. This aquatic zoo is not only a major attraction for tourists but also serves as a vital center for marine research and conservation.
1.6 miSW
Border crossing, Bridge
Taba Border Crossing, Eilat
42 min walk • The Taba Border Crossing, also known as the Menachem Begin Crossing, is a gateway of immense strategic and economic significance situated in the bustling city of Eilat, Israel. This bridge-like border checkpoint stands as an essential link between Israel and Egypt...
5.7 miNE
Bridge
Wadi Araba Crossing, Eilat
146 min walk • The Wadi Araba Crossing or Yitzhak Rabin Crossing is an international border crossing between Aqaba, Jordan and Eilat, Israel. Opened on August 8, 1994, it is currently one of three entry/exit points between the two countries that handles tourists.
2 miNE
Harbor
Port of Eilat
52 min walk • The Port of Eilat is the only Israeli port on the Red Sea, located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.
0.7 miSW
Lighthouse
Eilat Light
18 min walk • Eilat Light is a lighthouse in Eilat, Israel. It is located on a bluff on the west side of the Gulf of Aqaba, about 1.2 kilometres northeast of the Egyptian border and 7 kilometres southwest of the port of Eilat. The location is locally known as "the lighthouse beach", and is used for camping and snorkeling.
3.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Eilat Sports Center, Eilat
95 min walk • Eilat Tze'elim Sports Centre is located in the Tze'elim neighbourhood north-west of Eilat, Israel. The building offers approximately 2,000 square meters on two levels.