Holidays in Red Sea

An introduction to Red Sea

Discover life beyond Israel's beaches with holidays to the Red Sea.

Bordered by ten countries, the Red Sea's actually an inlet of the Indian Ocean. And what an inlet it is. Skirted by rows of red mountains and golden sand beaches. Lined with resorts that specialise in luxury. And teaming with a wealth of underwater life that wows divers from across the world.

Whether you're in it for the natural beauty or for sheer self-indulgence, Red Sea holidays in Israel mean one thing - Eilat. Stretching the length of southern Israel's Red Sea coast, Eilat's bagged itself some gorgeous beaches, including Reef Beach – rumoured to be one of the Red Sea's best.

Off-shore, the skyline gets cluttered with kite-surfers and people parascending. But the quintessential Red Sea past-time is definitely diving. So make like Jacques Cousteau and get exploring the world's most northerly coral reef. With over 1100 kinds of fish – including 44 species of shark – the Red Sea's got no shortage of scales to show off.

Eilat is Israel's premier resort - with domes, archways and turrets, its top hotels are almost temples to tourism! Days not spent diving are about a dip in the pool followed by a long sunbathing session. Or perhaps a visit to the in-house spa. Once the sun goes down, the fairy lights come on along Israel's Red Sea Coast. Bars by the water's edge. Restaurants perched on piers. Clubs playing anything from Israeli folk to international hits. Evenings by the Red Sea are as idle or as energetic as you are.

Sun, sand and sea creatures – summer holidays to the Red Sea.

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