Sights in The Negev
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Alpaca Farm
Inspired by their love for South American wildlife and culture, Ilan and Na'ama Dvir flew 188 camelids (llamas and alpacas) here from Chile. Starting with 188 creatures, they now have over 500 at their beautiful Alpaca Farm tucked into a hidden valley about 3km from Mitzpe Ramon. The animals are being raised for their wool, which is for sale as hats and scarves. If your timing is right, you can see such activities as shearing, washing, spinning, weaving and, for kids, there is a llama ride. You can also stay in their attractive hillside suites. Each cabin is decked out with wood floors, cable TV, kitchenette and a great balcony for enjoying the views of the desert and all…
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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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Bio Ramon
If you missed out on seeing desert creatures during your time in the Negev, don't worry as the entrance fee to the visitors centre includes the very worthwhile Bio Ramon, where you can see scorpions, porcupines and snakes all in a rather scaled-down version of their natural habitat. The 'bedroom hatches' mean you can even view nocturnal animals, but the knowledgeable staff recommend coming as late in the day as possible for best sightings. The Bio Ramon is just down from the visitors centre.
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Made in Mitzpe
To see regeneration in action, check out the industrial zone at the entrance to town, where an assortment of artists and urban-escapists have transformed the old hangars into studios and galleries. Stop by Made in Mitzpe studio for local ceramics, jewellery and clothing. Out the back a designer makes mud furniture.
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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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Nature Scent
A street over from Made in Mitzpe, Nature Scent is a family-run workshop creating over 50 types of handmade soaps from natural ingredients, as well as delicious-smelling bath products.
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Star Trip Planetarium
To get closer to the Negev's amazing night skies drop into the small Star Trip Planetarium.
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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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