Page 18 - Discover Israel Magazine - UK edition 2019

If you thought Eilat was only a city
of sea, backpackers and good
restaurants, then there’s a surprise
in store. Alongside the spectacular
attractions, unique beaches, coral reserves,
a colourful promenade and Western malls,
Eilat’s mountains, which surround the city and foot with trained instructors who will teach
the Arava, invite you on some of the most
beautiful hiking and cycling trails.
Eilat is an attraction for field trips, jeep
riding, cycling and special bike tracks, with
a combination of excursions that raise the
threshold of excitement to new levels. Most
of the tracks are suitable for 4x4 jeep tours
lasting several hours long, with points along
the way to stop and explore nature.
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The desert around Eilat offers tourists a
thrilling experience. Start with an ATV drive
into the desert to take a closer look at the
animals and wonderful nature formations.
Aside from ATVs, you can venture to the
desert by jeep, abseil the cliffs, or explore by
you about the archaeology of the region and
the history of the desert.
It’s the city’s natural elements that make the
Eilat Mountains such a unique spot in the
world, sculpted by the Solomon Pillars in
Timna Valley and the Amram Pillars in the
Arava, alongside rocks and mountains in
the colours of copper, iron and manganese.
Bicycle enthusiasts have a clear advantage
as in the Eilat Mountains, singles tracks are
available for field bikers across varying levels
of difficulty, as well as family adventure riding.
The Yoash River
Mount Yoash rises to a height of 700 metres
and provides a wonderful panoramic view
overlooking the mountains of Eilat, the desert
and the sea.
Suitable for: Walking enthusiasts of all ages.
Route: The length of the route is about 2km,
up to an hour and a half walk, mostly downhill,
on a non-circular route.
Important information: It is recommended
to arrive with at least two vehicles and leave
one at the end of the route and one next to
the Yoash River sign, where you can continue
Flamingos at the Salt Pools
in the north of Eilat. Photo:
Dafna Tal, Israel Ministry of
Tourism.