Timna National Park

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Introducing Timna National Park

About 25km north of Eilat, Timna Park (08-631 6756; www.timna-park.co.il; adult/child 38/33NIS; 8am-4pm Sat-Thu Sep-Jun, 8am-1pm Fri & Sun, 6-8.30pm Mon-Thu Jul & Aug) is the site of some stunning desert landscapes, enlivened with multicoloured rock formations. It’s best known as a source of copper for 5th century BC Egyptian miners – the park is dotted with ancient mine shafts – but it also includes a wonderland of geological phenomena. The most intriguing are the Natural Arch, the eroded monolith known as the Mushroom and the photogenic Solomon’s Pillars. There is also a range of excellent day hikes through one of Israel and the Palestinian Territories’ wildest desert landscapes.

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Information about walks is available at the visitors centre, which also has a multimedia presentation; ‘Mines of Time’ tells the story of copper mining and its significance to the culture of Ancient Egypt.

Buses between Eilat and Jerusalem pass the park turn-off, 2.5km from the park entrance. From there, it’s a long walk to anything of interest. This is one place where it really makes sense to hire a car.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. aur_ avatar
    Re: Taba to Eilat and back again.

    by aur_ 13 September 2011

    In the area of Eilat are also nice parks, like Yotvata Nature Reserve and Timna Park. The snorkelling is great (Coral Beach) and the desert…
  2. aur_ avatar
    South

    by aur_ 02 April 2011

    Hi all My boyfriend and I will be travelling to Eilat from about April 20 to 24 (Passover). We are currently studying in Israel and we…
  3. a1 avatar
    RE: Day trip

    by a1 30 October 2009

    I agree with Shuffaluff. Other than Eilat (which is not worth the schlepp), there is nothing easily accesible to see in a day trip. …

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