Sights in Eilat
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Underwater Observatory Marine Park
For as much aquatic action as you can handle without getting wet, head to the Underwater Observatory Marine Park , south of Coral Beach. Aside from standard aquarium features such as shark tanks, turtles and stingray pools there are highlights like the magical glassed-in observatory, 4.25m below the water's surface, through which you can view the usually rich Red Sea marine life.
In case the fish outside fail to put in an appearance there are plenty of captive specimens in the accompanying aquarium. There's even a pitch-black room for viewing phosphorescent fish. Kids will get a thrill out of the petting pool and the regular feedings that take place between 11:00 and 15:…
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Coral Beach Nature Reserve
With over 100 types of stony coral and 650 species of fish, the Coral Beach Nature Reserve is a utopia for snorkellers. A wooden bridge leads from the shore to the beginning of the reef (which is over a kilometre in length), where you can follow several underwater trails marked by buoys.
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King's City
It took four years and US$40 million to build this biblical theme park. King's City is an opulent showcase for the stories of King Solomon and Queen Sheba among other monarchs. The attractions are high-tech and interactive featuring mazes, kaleidescopes, 3D films and a heart-thumping water ride. There are no less than six fast-food outlets on hand if all those Bible stories are making you hungry.
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Dolphin Reef
Have you heard the one about the woman who married a dolphin? No, it's not a bad joke - it really happened at the Dolphin Reef, where visitors can observe dolphin training, feed the dolphins and even snorkel or dive with them in their 'natural habitat'. At the thatched-roof bar here you can drink cocktails on the sand and enjoy great sunsets over the Gulf of Eilat.
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