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    Eilat, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

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    Located on the banks of the Red Sea in the extreme south of the country, Eilat is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Israel. Surrounded on both sides by the crimson mountains of the desert, in a breathtaking view, the city has rapidly grown within a few decades without any real architectural cohesion. The airport, located in the city centre, testifies to this somewhat anarchic urbanisation. Nevertheless, Eilat has many tourist attractions. To begin with, there is the Red Sea and its rich sea beds, which make it a destination of choice for diving enthusiasts and those who like beach resorts. Then there is the desert, which stretches from the gates of the city and offers a guaranteed change of scenery for the few adventurers who are willing to explore the area by jeep, on camel back or by foot. Eilat is also a very lively city, frequented by young people seeking entertainment and festivities and its trendy bars and chic nightclubs have nothing to envy of the big international cities. As for hotels, the seaside town also offers a diverse choice which includes the palaces of the seaside holiday clubs and their 'all inclusive' services and rental apartments, etc. The choice is indeed broad enough to satisfy all demands. As for the lack of charm of these sometimes imposing buildings, this is largely compensated for by the fact that the hotels are well-equipped, particularly for families, with a very good level of comfort.Finally, Eilat has the advantage of being able to welcome holidaymakers all year round, as the destination is known to have an exceptional amount of sunshine with only four days of rain per year!
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FCO travel update: the FCO no longer advises against all but essential travel to areas within 40km of Israel's border with Gaza. The FCO continues to advise against all travel to Gaza (including the waters off Gaza) and to the Sheba'a Farms and Ghajjar along the border with Lebanon. The FCO advises you take care if travelling anywhere in the West Bank, particularly in areas close to refugee camps, in and around Israeli settlements across the West Bank and in the cities of Jenin, Nablus and Hebron.

The cradle of Judaism, Islam and Christianity, Israel is a bag full of history. It has given birth to several civilisations, which is why they are all fighting for it today. No visitor will be unsatisfied with a jaunt around this country, which attracts pilgrims from all over the world. From the Mountain of Olives to Mount Sinai, from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, every tourist, irrespective of their religion, will be seduced by these legendary sites. Moreover, those who love underwater diving and lazing around will not hesitate to visit the white sand beaches with their crystal clear seas.

pros

  •  The amazing variety of Israel's landscapes: the subtle mix of beach tourism and rural tourism.
  •  An exceptional historical and cultural heritage; from biblical archeology to contemporary realities.

cons

  •  Unfortunately the people are not very hospitable.
  •  The Hebrew State's political hazards and the tensions that ensue demand a certain amount of vigilance.

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If you wish to meet some of the locals, try out the Kibbutz accommodations: hotel establishments and holiday camps run by Israelis. There are some thirty of these Kibbutzims around the country. Another solution that is also rather cheap: religious accommodations. There are around forty Christian hostels in Jerusalem and on the pilgrimage sites offering rooms and dormitories with breakfast in the morning. If you love archaeology, take part in one of the several excavation sites open in summer. You do not need any specific qualifications and they are open to everyone (the only requirement: you have to be over eighteen). If you want to meet some Palestinians, go on a trip to... the Palestinian Territories. There are many sites to see in the Arab towns and hills of the West Bank. You will discover a different reality far from all the clichés fed to us by the media.

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