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Hotel Dan Panorama Eilat
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Travel to Eilat with Dan Hotels Israel
On your next visit to Israel, it is highly recommended you visit Eilat - the most exciting city in southern Israel.
The sunny city of Eilat is very different from any other city in Israel. It is located at the northern tip of the Red Sea, as a part of the southern Negev Desert, adjacent to the Egyptian village of Taba to the south, and the Jordanian port city of Aqaba to the east.
Picture the stunning views of the blue Red Sea, combined with the overwhelming desert view all around the city, and you will know you are in the right place.
With Dan Hotels, the leading luxury hotel chain in Israel, you are guaranteed to make the most of your visit.
Weather in Eilat
Eilat is characterized as a desert city and being so the temperatures are high, with dry summers and almost rainless winters. Temperatures in Eilat often exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summer. Water temperatures are quite high all year round and vary between 20-26 degrees Celsius (52-78 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Dan Hotels in Eilat
Dan Hotels Israel offers you a choice of two hotels in Eilat, the luxurious Dan Eilat and the deluxe Dan Panorama Eilat.
Dan Panorama Eilat Hotel
Dan Panorama Eilat hotel overlooks the quiet waters of Eilat's lagoon, a few minutes' walk from the relaxing North Beach, within easy access of the town's attractions such as the lively seafront promenade. The hotel offers a choice of rooms with private balconies or suites, and executive or terrace rooms which provide free use of the Carmel VIP lounge.
For more information do not hesitate to visit our Dan Hotels official website and find great offers for Eilat hotels online reservations.
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Eilat – Traveling with Children
When spending time with your kids in Eilat, you are bound to enjoy the hotel's beach and swimming pools, various water sports such as snorkeling or speed boating. In addition there are many places to visit when traveling with children in Eilat. We will recommend a few locations for you and your family.
Kings City
Kings City is a biblical theme park in Eilat that was built in 2005 in a $40 million investment. The park resembles a king's palace with four sections, which are a journey back to ancient Egypt, the Cave of Illusions, a cave with Bible scenes carved into the walls, and King Solomon's waterfalls, a boat ride through caves telling the story of King Solomon.
Dolphin's Reef – Eilat
A wonderful experience for you and your family is the dolphin's reef, a great opportunity to meet and observe the amazing Dolphin. The dolphin reef is a unique and ecological site on the shores of the Red Sea, with its own secluded beach, where a group of bottlenose dolphins and their babies maintain their daily routine of hunting, playing, socializing and more. The warm attitude towards the dolphins and their free will to visit and make contact with the people is what makes this location so special for you to visit. See more on the dolphin's reef site.
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The observatory in Eilat – Stars' Safari
The observatory, called "What's Up", is a great location to visit with your kids or as a romantic gesture for your spouse. You will get a chance to tour the sky with the guide's help and by using laser pointers "touching the sky", hear stories, legends and scientific explanations. Book your tour in the observatory for approximately 1.5 hours, here at the Eilat sky experience website.
The Underwater Observatory in Eilat
Discover the wonders of the Red Sea with the
underwater observatory marine park in Eilat. The Red Sea is one of the most unique and interesting seas in the world, and in case you are not a scuba diver, this is the opportunity to enter the amazing world of the Red Sea. Look for sharks, turtles, stingrays, and other amazing fish in the aquariums. Be a part of the underwater world through the observatory experience.
This is a site for the whole family situated 8 kilometers south of the city of Eilat and in the heart of the one of the world's most beautiful coral reefs.
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Festivals in Eilat
Several festivals are held in the city of Eilat. When you plan your travel dates to Israel and Eilat, you might want to take into account these special events. At Dan Hotels we will be happy to assist and provide you with more details, and help you make your Dan hotel reservations accordingly.
The Eilat International Film Festival
This important and prestigious cultural event was established in 2003 and takes place annually for over 4 days each May, focusing on quality films around the world, Israeli premiers, and more. The festival hosts workshops, and a variety of actors and producers attend the event. Read more in the official Eilat film festival website.
The Eilat Spring Migration Festival
In springtime, the country of Israel serves as a "resting point" for many birds which migrate from Africa, after a very long journey of more than 3000 KM, to Europe and Asia. Eilat, being the northern border of this Sahara area, is a crucial spot for those birds.
This festival is a weeklong event that includes day and night birding tours to different sites in southern Israel and many more bird related activities. Established in 2007 this usually takes place in March and draws hundreds of birdwatchers worldwide and additional nature lovers to enjoy the marvelous spring migration.
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The Red Sea Jazz Festival
Established in 1987 this festival takes place annually in August, lasting for four days. The Red Sea Jazz Festival hosts world top jazz performers, young jazz artists and Israeli groups. During the four days of the festival, every evening usually features three different concerts in each of the halls. Intimate jazz clinics and poolside jam sessions are also part of the scene. If you are fond of jazz music, this is the place to be during the hot August summers of Eilat, Israel.
This concludes our top recommendations for things to do and places to see in Eilat, Israel. All of the above will provide you with a wonderful exciting vacation. Don't forget to leave time for recreation and rest, for this as well is what Eilat is all about.
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DIVING AND SPA CLUBS
There are a great number of diving centers along the shores of the sea, especially in the area of the Coral Reef, a shallow reef very rich with fish and coral. You can dive with an oxygen tank or with snorkels.
Further details can be obtained at the attractions stand at the hotel.
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DOLPHIN REEF
One of the Eilat attractions to which it is highly recommended that you devote a full day. Dolphin Reef is an ecological site unique to Israel and the world, which allows visitors to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere along the seashore and watch the dolphins in their natural surroundings. At the Reef there are 'Bottle Nose' dolphins which lead a life of hunting, playing, courting and social activities. You can swim and dive with the dolphins at the Reef, enjoy the beautiful sea shore and be pampered at the pools.
There are 3 heated pools within amazing botanical surrounds, where you can swim, rest and be pampered. A deep seawater pool, a soft water pool (rain water) with soothing music emanating from under the water, and a salt water pool.
Each session is 1 1/2 hours long and it is recommended that you take it in the evening hours by candlelight and with a good wine.
For adults only and restricted to 12 persons.
Click here to the Dolphin Reef internet site
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FIRING RANGE
A sophisticated and world class firing range where you can shoot at moving targets with live ammunition.
Further details at the attractions stand at the hotel.
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JEEP TREKS
The area surrounding the city of Eilat is known for the incredible beauty of the desert and the hills. Take a guided trek on a jeep to sites which will take your breath away, like the Red Canyon, or the Shlomo Stream with a view from the Hills to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt, and then onto the Ein Netafim Springs.
Further details at the attractions stand at the hotel.
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RESTAURANTS
There are a wide choice of restaurants in the city.
here are a few recommendations:
• The Last Haven – fish and seafood, at Coral Beach, tel. 08-6373627
• The Red Sea Star – fish and seafood, next to the Red Rock
• Pago Pago - Holiday Inn Promenade, North Beach, tel. 08-6376660
• Eddie's Hideout – 68 Ha''almogim, tel. 08-6371137
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THE DENISE FARM
The farm which grows denise fish is situated next to the local football stadium. You can have a 45 minutes conducted tour, where you can see how the fish are grown, from the moment the females lay their eggs.
The tour includes a visit to the delivery room.
To arrange a tour (at a fee) and for further details, tel. 08-6379898.
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NIGHT LIFE
It is impossible to speak about Eilat without referring to its nightlife – whether it be a restaurant, a pub or a discotheque. There are a great assortment of pubs and clubs in the city which would not be put to shame in any other city in Israel. The majority of pubs are centered in the tourist area adjacent to the hotels or within them and there is a vigorous and active nightlife here even during the winter season, which is very mild.
UNPLAGED: tel: 08-6334423. A pub with a different D.J. every night, a dance floor, a Beduin corner with pillows and nargilla (hookah) and an outside bar as well. There are internet stands, Sony play stations and a billiards table. Situated in the centre of the new tourist center not far from the 'Mool Yam' shopping centre.
CAMEO: A snooker club combining music and snookers, opposite the airport, open every evening until late.
DOPLPHIN REEF BAR: Bar-restaurant on the beach. Open every day from 10:00 until the evening hours. Entry free from 17:00. On Friday free entry from 16:00.
FREULIG DANCE BAR: European, situated on the Dan Eilat Promenade.
TOUCH: Club with music, singing waiters and light shows. Situated adjacent to the bridge.
PENTHOUSE: A discotheque holding 400 persons. Situated in the Eilat industrial zone. With many guest D.J.s from the center of the country as well as from overseas.
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TIMNA PARK
Timna Park is north of Eilat in the Arava Desert. There is marvelous scenery , as well as natural elements, remains of ancient cultures, archeological finds, rock drawings, and much more. Recently a multimedia display has been installed – a trek in time to the place where the Egyptians in ancient times dug for copper.
Click here to the Park internet site
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THE ANTELOPE FARM IN THE DESERT
An African attraction for the whole family – 133 kilometer before reaching Eilat (a little before Moshav Tzofar) on the Arava Road.
PARK HAKUDO
A variety of over 200 beautiful animals – tour the park in your car.
NOAHS ARK
A building in the form of a ship where you can see the animals close by, move around and touch them.
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IMAX THEATRE IN EILAT
The theatre in the IMAX method is to be found in the Blue Pyramid, the most central point of town opposite the airport and adjacent to the central square at the entrance to the city – walking distance from the hotels at the North Beach. There are 300 comfortable and spacious seats at the Pyramid which are designed in such a way that each seat is the best in the house and has a perfect view. There is wheelchair access. The location is kosher and is open on Fridays until the Sabbath and on Saturday after the Sabbath.
Click here for further details and a program
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SANSURA SPA CLUB
You also deserve to be pampered at the Sansura Spa Club at the Dan Eilat.
A wide variety of body and facial treatments given by trained professionals.
To make an appointment and for further details and prices, contact the Club at the hotel directly on tel. 08-6362266.
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SAILING
There are a choice of yachts at the Marina whose operators will be delighted to take you out sailing on the Red Sea for 4 hours, where you can take a look in the direction of Aquaba and Egypt. The sailing experience usually includes lunch and a swim in the sea with snorkels.
The following companies operate at the Marina:
'Tarshish' - tel: 050-407536
'Yisrael-Yam' - tel: 08-6332325
'Eilat Yachts' - tel: 08-6316661
'Red Sea Yachts' - tel: 051-822352
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