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Photos: Assaf Pinchuck

The Bird Sanctuary, Eilat I Photo: Noam Weiss

Photo: Courtesy of the Observatory

The Underwater Observatory Marine Park, Eilat

by droplets and fog, you’ll feel as if you’re in the Garden of Eden. Don’t miss the large nursery where you can buy unique plants from around the world (botanicgarden.co.il). The Bird Sanctuary: Unbeknownst to many, Eilat is very important for the voyage of migrating birds. In the past, Eilat’s salt pools were an important “refueling station” for birds before they crossed the Sahara Desert. Unfortunately, Eilat’s intense development has damaged their nests. The Bird Sanctuary in Eilat was therefore established to restore the area and renew the birds’ feeding grounds. Take a guided tour here to learn more about this success story. If you’re lucky, you may spot birds, (maybe even flamingos!) across the sanctuary through telescopes located around the site (eilatbirds.com). The Underwater Observatory Marine Park, Eilat: During any visit to Eilat, especially with kids, this underwater observatory is a “must-see.” Even if you’ve been here before, there’s

New in Eilat | The Almogim complex of vacation apartments and suites

always something new to discover. Check out the special pools where you can observe sea tortoises, seahorses, corals, and different sea creatures. Watch the shark feeding or go out sailing on a coral boat to For vacationing families who seek comfort at a reasonably priced home away from home in Eilat, here’s the perfect solution: The NEW Almogim complex of vacation apartments and suites. The complex offers a variety of spacious guest apartments, including studios, penthouses and suites, which are suitable for and cater to all types of groups. All apartments come furnished with everything you need, including dishes, TV with WiFi, YES, and other extras. Some of the guest rooms have porches overlooking the fun, inviting pool that’s located in the heart of the complex. Other apartments are located next to the restaurant bar, Matityahu, where guests can enjoy a variety of food and refreshing cocktails. For those guests who don’t feel like cooking, room service can be ordered and delivered to

see coral and special fish through partially submerged windows. In the Aquadome, take in an exciting movie where you “go for a swim” in 3D with a giant humpback whale (coralworld.co.il). ■ and Eilat’s beaches, allowing guests, whether families traveling together or vacationers looking for a bit of quiet, the freedom to choose when to enjoy the calm of the vacation complex and when to go out and enjoy Eilat’s attractions (almogimsuiteseilat.co.il). each apartment.) Within the complex, there’s also a minimarket, gym, abundant parking and more. The staff is committed to maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere and will do everything to make guests feel at home. The pricing is reasonable and varies depending upon the type of room and the stay dates. For example, in the middle of the week in July, prices start from NIS 720 for a couple with a child in a studio apartment. The Almogim vacation apartment complex is a 10-minute drive from the boardwalk

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