Vacation Spots in Southern Israel

Israel consists of all type of climates. In the Northern part of Israel, you will notice snow on the mountain tops at the Galilee during winter. 300 miles further south, temperatures in winter estimate to 20-25 degrees Celsius. The scenic desert landscapes, countless nature trails and various historical places of interest are just some of the attractions that the southern district of Israel has to offer. The southern district of Israel is the largest district in Israel as well as being the most sparsely populated due to the tough desert conditions. The south district includes the Negev located on the beautiful bay of the red Sea and in the Negev Desert also considered North Sinai Desert and the Arabah Valley.

As one of the most touristic towns in Southern Israel, Eilat is located on the beautiful bay of the red Sea and in the Negev Desert also considered North Sinai Desert. Eilat attractions and hotels make Eilat a perfect relaxing and enjoying holiday vacation spot in Israel. Thousands of Israelis and tourists come to Eilat hotels to rest and enjoy the crystal clear sea. The main attraction in Eilat is the Underwater Sea Observatory where one can see hundreds of fishes including sharks, sea turtles and corals, all from the Red Sea. A visit to Eilat sometimes includes a Jeep tour in the desert. The wild nature is captivating. The variety of colors of the surrounding mountains is beautiful. One of the other attractions in Eilat is the green Eilat Stone factory. There, you can see how this gem stone is hewn out from Timna copper mine and how it is being polished. Eilat is also popular for their beaches. Vacationers can lie on the white sand, enjoying the sun in the middle of winter. You can also go scuba-diving and see the amazing under water life and corals.

The Dead Sea is known for being one of the 7 wonders of the world. Aside for its unique lake, it is also a tourist attraction.  The Dead Sea is part of the Syrian-African break and it is surrounded by the Judean Wilderness on the West and the Moab Range in Jordan, on the East. The Dead Sea is not only it is the lowest place on earth, but the sea contains the saltiest body of water in the world. The sea is known for having special properties that have been proven to be especially soothing for those with skin and respiratory problems such as the therapeutic Dead Sea mud. A vacation in the Dead Sea will enable you to enjoy the hotels with Dead Sea Spa facilities, relax while floating on the waters or just have a romantic vacation in the beautiful scenery of the wild nature of the Judean Wilderness.

There are many interesting sites along the lake and the Desert. The Judean Desert is home to some breathtaking trails and is the ideal location for those wanting some outdoor fun. The Dead Sea Scrolls were first written and found in 1947 in the village of Qumran. The Ein Geddi Nature Reserve is famous its beautiful waterfalls, Ibex, and caves. This is the area where David was hiding when running away from King Saul. The Ramon Crater is the world's largest erosion crater and forms Israel's largest park, the Ramon Nature Reserve. The most amazing sites of all are the Massada. This is the Fortress built by King Herrod, later inhabited by the Zealots who rebelled against the Romans and at the end, committed suicide in an act of heroism.