Diving

The Red Sea boasts one of the richest concentrations of tropical fish life in the world and it's effortlessly accessible at Eilat. With the bonus of excellent visibility and water a fairly constant 20°C you'll be itching to dive right in.

The resort's coral reef is the most northerly in the world and some 1,190 metres in length. It starts in the shallows just a few metres from the beach, meaning you can dive from the shore as well as boats.

Eilat's calm waters and plentiful nearby sights make it a great place to learn. You can even find out if the sport's for you on a walk-in test dive.

Diving highlights around Eilat include Dolphin Reef, a reserve where you can watch these mammals at play, Moses Rock, a fish-rich site within swimming distance of the shore and the Japanese Gardens with their beautiful coral. Drift, wall, wreck and night dives are possible in the area.

Because Eilat is a cosmopolitan city there's plenty to do out of the water and its' a great place to holiday with non-diving friends and family. It's also reassuring to know Eilat's hospital has a recompression chamber.