Eilat's Coral Beach Nature Reserve and Conservation area (Hebrew: שמורת טבע חוף האלמוגים) is a nature reserve and national park in the Red Sea, near the city Eilat in Israel. It covers 1.2 kilometers of shore, and is the northernmost shallow water coral reef in the world. It is popular for diving and research, and was founded by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. At the southernmost point of the nature reserve there is the Coral World Underwater Observatory, the largest public aquarium in the Middle East. It was listed as one of the New York Times Places to Go in 2019.
Coral Beach Nature Reserve Tours and Tickets
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Eilat's Coral Beach Nature Reserve and Conservation area (Hebrew: שמורת טבע חוף האלמוגים) is a nature reserve and national park in the Red Sea, near the city Eilat in Israel. It covers 1.2 kilometers of shore, and is the northernmost shallow water coral reef in the world. It is popular for diving and research, and was founded by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. At the southernmost point of the nature reserve there is the Coral World Underwater Observatory, the largest public aquarium in the Middle East. It was listed as one of the New York Times Places to Go in 2019.
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- The Coral Beach Nature Reserve has bathrooms, lockers, and a store.
- There is a charge to visit the reserve. Entry is included in the Israel Pass.
- Wear a wetsuit or long-sleeve top to protect your skin while diving or snorkeling: sunscreen can harm the reef.
- While not the cheapest, Eilat is one of the best Red Sea destinations to learn to dive, with excellent safety standards and well-maintained equipment.
- Older children will love the chance to snorkel and maybe even dive the reef. Shallow pools near the shore are perfect for little ones.
- The reef bridges are not wheelchair-friendly but some Eilat dive operators cater for travelers with disabilities.
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For Individuals with Hearing Loss
- Video Guide
- Hearing kits
- Speech To Text
Access for Seniors
- Distance from drop-off location to entrance: Less than 20 m
- Physical difficulty level - 3
Accessibility for wheels
- Special Parking
- Access with Portable Ramp
- Accessible elevator
- Easy without assistance
- Wide doors >= 75 cm and < 90 cm
- Accessible Toilet
Access for Visually Impaired
- Braille description
- Audio Guide
- Place has Special Guide Service
- Service animals permitted
- Touch Gallery
Coral Beach Nature Reserve is accessible for people with disabilities, including those who are visually impaired, wheelchair users, and hearing impaired. Seniors may require some assistance and there are limited provisions for those on the autistic spectrum.
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Last updated by Last Romantic: 5/26/2023