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The dolphin reef , Eilat, Israel
Hi, I am driving from Jerusalem to Eilat with my 11 year old daughter on April 3 for a two night stay. We plan to go to the Dolphin Reef to swim with the dolphins and to snorkel. I also want to do some hiking. We have the day we drive down from Jerusalem, then the next day is a full day, then the day we leave-flying out at 4 pm.
My thought is to do the Dolphin Reef on the second, full day. So to fit in some hiking I am thinking about 2 things: 1. stop at Timna Valley on drive in to Eilat, or 2. go to the red mountains. I also read that the Nahal Gishron is the most beautiful hike in Eilat, but how much time do I need for that? I could hike on the day we leave, too.
So, if someone could let me know a little about Timna, Nahal Gishron and the Red Canyon, including how much time I need for each, I would really appreciate it!
Thanks
I've spent a few weeks in Eilat in March/April birdwatching. Timna is well worth a stop for a few hours. There are several places to visit in the park, but it rather depends on what your interests are. Cave paintings and coloured rock are either things you look at for 5 minutes or spend hours enjoying (I'm the latter).
If you're planning on walking I assume you're well prepared. The temperature can be stupifying even in April. The light reflecting off the rock at Timna, even with sunglasses, can be painful by late morning. The other thing is to visit late or early as the light is so much better for enjoying the colours.
The area around the lake cane be very good for birdlife, if you're interested. A lot of incredibly illusive desert species have got used to people there and after hours of trudging the desert looking for them, they come to you. If you have a bird book, take it and try to identify some of the things you see.
Shalom, Shalom:
Already has been said that you should be prepared. In April the temperatures are not the searing heat of summer, but still be prepeared to take a backpack with water, I usually take 6 liters per person. Also take sunscreen and a hat.
If you DO go into the desert, be sure that your hotel is aware of your plans AND your estimated time of return.
The following is a link that shows a few photos from Nahal Gishron.
http://www.asergeev.com/pictures/k/Nahal_Gishron.htm
http://www.eretz.com/NEW/trailEilat.shtml
The entire hike is about 25 kilometers, which would take a good hiker in those conditions about 10 hours at least.
The MUCH shorter Red Canyon is fun but is on its way to being ruined by over visitation, but the colors are still beautiful.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Israel/Southern_District/Eilat-1709165/Things_To_Do-Eilat-Red_Canyon-BR-1.html
http://www.inisrael.com/tour/eilat/touring.htm
There is an International birding station just on the outskirts of Eilat, just off the end of the airport runway going north.
Timna also has some nice hikes inside the park itself that you could check on when you visit. If you enjoy wildlife, visit the Hai Bar Wildlife Park, about 30 kilometers north of Eilat.
Also mentioned are Amudei Amram, similar to Solomon's Pillars in Timna, very nice but no need to visit both.
Enjoy your time in Eilat.
Martin
Friends...I got lot's of new friends there and I haven't write them yet... (oh god I'm a bad girl:O) The letter is ready for you I just have to sent it!
(If you see this please contact!!)
We (Anu, Sini, Simo, Satu, Ada, Amanda, Vilma, Jenni, and Sanna) miss you all from the hotel! :) )
And i musn't forget to mention the beaches:)
Pic: We're almost all in this pic...
In one way or an other! ;)
I founded this beach, very much Ibiza style.
Nice music, some malt drink (did I said before who much a liked the malt beer lol?), we could not see the sunset, as it goes over the mountians, but seeing the difernet couloours of the JOrdam mountains while it was going down, deserved very much!
Eilat is a dam Hot place, its temp there is always about 10 more then in other parts of Israel. take short, comftarble clothes. If you dont have you can find it in every bazaar in Eilat. Dont forget your swimsuit.
Aqua Sport is one of the well known Diving centers in Eilat.
Its located on one of the nices beaches of eilat (my favorit one) in the southern part of the city and it offers all diving facilities and some water sport facilities.
There's also a nice small bar on the beach it self which is fun to enjoy especially when it gets a bit cooler in the late afternoon / evening.
For all details please check the website address below.
There are many groups that will take you on a off road vehicle to enjoy the spots you cannot reach with your regular car. You also might enjoy doing a trip with a "quad" or "trackeron" as it is called here. We took our first quad trip and because we were not experienced drivers Tal got to ride with the group leader. We only had one problem the whole trip and that was the leader had to keep telling Zohara not to drive so fast because nobody could keep up ^L^ and to think this was her FIRST time, imagine what she would be doing the second trip, wheelies and all I guess.
There are quite a few companies that do this type of trip, check on up to date information when you get to Eilat.
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