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Timna Park I Photo: Avi Talmor

If you’re embarking on a family vacation to Eilat by car, plan on spending at least one day sightseeing along the way. There are many interesting stops you can make before arriving at your relaxing destination in Eilat. As you descend on the winding road from Mitzpeh Ramon and Shitim (Rt. 40), look out of your car window at an awesome desert view. This is the beginning of the Southern Arava. Road trip recommendations / Nira Dishi On the Way to Eilat, Stop in the Arava

The Southern Arava is the southernmost part of Israel and is located along Rt. 90 towards Eilat. It’s surrounded by Jordan (to the east) and Egypt (to the southwest) and encompasses about 13% of Israel’s land mass. The main tourist site in the Southern Arava is Timna Park, and the route to this incredible park is ideal for a “road trip.” While en route to your final Eilat destination, enjoy the history and scenery of this breathtaking area. Among the many tourist attractions that the Southern Arava is known for are: nature paths, agricultural tourism, kibbutz tours, joyous festivals, extreme sports activities, culinary experiences, and

20 ATMOSPHERE JULY 2023