Dolphin Reef beach
Discover the enchanting Dolphin Reef Beach, a picturesque 50-meter stretch nestled along the Red Sea coast in the southern part of Eilat. Admission is set at 67 shekels for adults and 46 shekels for children aged 3 to 15 years. The beach is well-equipped with amenities, including umbrellas, sun awnings, loungers, and sunbeds, as well as tables and chairs for your comfort. Additionally, a restaurant and café are available to cater to your culinary desires.
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Beach description
Enclosed within a 10,000 m² area of the beach, with a depth reaching 18 meters and separated from the open sea by a net, lies a vibrant coral reef. This underwater sanctuary is home to four bottlenose dolphins, transported from Russia in 1990, alongside a diverse array of Red Sea marine life.
Visitors to Dolphin Reef beach can stroll along a wooden platform extending nearly to the reef itself, offering a unique opportunity to interact with the dolphins. For those eager to immerse themselves further, diving with fins and a mask is available for a fee.
The dolphins, untrained and free-spirited, often breach the water's surface, performing jumps and emitting a chorus of welcoming sounds. They exhibit genuine friendliness and warmth. Remarkably, these intelligent creatures have the freedom to venture through the net into the open sea and, following their explorations, they invariably return to their aquatic haven.
The allure of Dolphin Reef attracts numerous visitors, families with children of all ages included. A diving experience is priced at 339 shekels for adults (15 years and older) and 309 shekels for children aged 8 to 15.
Optimal Visiting Times
The best time to visit Israel for a beach vacation is during the spring and autumn months. Specifically, the periods from April to June and September to November offer the most pleasant weather for beachgoers. While summer (July and August) is also a popular time for beach vacations, it is important to note that the temperatures can be extremely hot, and the beaches can become overcrowded. Therefore, for the optimal balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds, spring and autumn are the recommended times for a beach vacation in Israel.
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The beach is open from 9:00 to 17:00 from Sunday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday - from 9:00 to 16:30. You can get to the Dolphin Reef by buses number 15 and 16. From Ovda Airport to the beach, take bus number 282.