The 7 Best Beaches in Eilat (2026)

Updated July 2026 · 7 picks

The best beaches in Eilat in 2026 are Coral Beach Nature Reserve, Dolphin Reef and Mosh Beach. Eilat's coast is only about twelve kilometres long and splits cleanly in two: the hotel lagoon and North Beach at the top, and the reef beaches running south toward the Egyptian border. Below are seven, and which end each sits at.

1. Coral Beach Nature Reserve — South shore, toward the Egyptian border

The world's northernmost coral reef, reachable by swimming a few metres off the sand.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Couples · Groups

Coral Beach Nature Reserve protects the northernmost coral reef in the world, and it is close enough to shore that snorkelling from the beach puts you over living coral within a couple of minutes.

The reserve maintains marked snorkelling routes and bridges over the reef top so swimmers cross without standing on it, which is why the coral here is in far better condition than on the unprotected stretches nearby. The fish life is genuinely impressive.

There is an entry fee, equipment hire on site, and facilities. Mornings have noticeably better visibility before the afternoon wind gets up.

Good to know: Go in the morning — the wind picks up in the afternoon and visibility drops with it.

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2. Dolphin Reef — South shore

A private beach built around a resident dolphin pod, with shaded pools and gardens.

₪₪₪ UpmarketBest for Families · Couples

Dolphin Reef is a private beach on the southern shore built around a group of bottlenose dolphins living in an enclosed section of open sea, which they can leave and return to.

Visitors can watch from floating piers, and swimming and diving sessions with the dolphins are available separately and book up. Beyond the dolphins it is simply a well-kept, shaded beach with botanical gardens and relaxation pools, which in Eilat's heat matters.

It charges admission and is not a municipal beach. The shade and the gardens are a genuine differentiator on this coast.

Good to know: The dolphin swims and dives book out well ahead — reserve before you arrive in Eilat.

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3. Mosh Beach — North Beach

The liveliest stretch of the northern strip — loungers, music and the hotels behind you.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Groups · Couples · Families

Mosh Beach sits on the northern shore along the hotel strip and is one of the busiest and most sociable beaches in Eilat, with loungers, bars, music and food service on the sand.

It is the beach for people who want the beach to be an event rather than a place to be quiet — closest in spirit to a Mediterranean resort beach, with the Jordanian mountains across the gulf instead of open sea.

The water here is calm and shallow, which makes it workable for families despite the noise.

Good to know: The view across to Aqaba and the Jordanian mountains is the best thing about the north shore — it comes into its own at dusk.

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4. North Beach — North Beach and the lagoon

The main municipal beach, right in front of the hotels and the promenade.

₪ BudgetBest for Families · Groups

North Beach runs along the top of the gulf in front of the main hotel strip and the lagoon, and it is Eilat's central municipal beach — free, staffed with lifeguards in season, and directly connected to the promenade, shops and restaurants.

It is the most convenient beach in the city and the busiest. The water is flat and shallow and the whole stretch is walkable from most of the hotels.

For anyone staying on the strip without a car, this is the default.

Good to know: Free and lifeguarded in season — the practical choice if you are staying on the strip.

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5. Almog Beach — South shore

Reef swimming without the entry fee, just north of the nature reserve.

₪ BudgetBest for Couples · Solo

Almog Beach sits on the southern shore near the nature reserve, and it offers access to reef and clear water without the reserve's ticket.

The trade-off is that the coral outside the protected reserve is in poorer condition and there are no marked routes or bridges, so it is on you not to stand on anything. Bring your own equipment.

It is quieter than the northern beaches and better suited to confident swimmers than to small children — the entry is rockier.

Good to know: Wear reef shoes — the entry here is rock rather than sand.

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6. Village Beach — South shore, Coral Beach area

A relaxed southern beach with shade, food and a slower crowd.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Families

Village Beach lies along the southern shore near the Coral Beach hotels, and it is the calmer counterpart to the northern strip — shade structures, a beach bar, loungers, and considerably fewer people.

The southern coast generally attracts an older and quieter crowd than North Beach, and the water is clearer the further south you go.

It suits a long, slow afternoon rather than a lively one.

Good to know: The south shore is consistently quieter than the north — worth the short drive or bus ride.

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7. Princess Beach — Far south, by the Taba border crossing

The southernmost beach in Israel, with the clearest water on the coast.

₪ BudgetBest for Couples · Solo · Groups

Princess Beach sits at the very southern end of the Israeli coast beside the Taba border crossing with Egypt, and it has the clearest water and best reef access of the accessible beaches.

It is a genuine end-of-the-road spot — the coast simply stops here — which keeps it quieter than everything north of it, and the diving and snorkelling in this stretch are the best in the country.

Facilities are more limited than on the strip. Bring what you need.

Good to know: The best water quality on the Israeli Red Sea coast — worth the twelve kilometres from the hotel strip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in the Red Sea year-round in Eilat?

Yes. The water stays swimmable through the winter, typically in the low twenties Celsius, which is why Eilat fills up in December and January when the rest of the country is cold and wet. Summer is extremely hot on land but the sea is warm and calm.

Which Eilat beach is best for snorkelling?

Coral Beach Nature Reserve, without much competition. It protects the northernmost coral reef in the world, has marked snorkelling routes and bridges over the reef top to keep swimmers off the coral, and the fish life is far better than on the unprotected stretches. Equipment can be hired on site.

Are Eilat beaches free?

The municipal beaches are free to enter, though you pay for chairs, umbrellas and parking. Coral Beach Nature Reserve charges admission as a national park. Some hotel beaches restrict access to guests.

Is Eilat good for families with young children?

Very. The Red Sea here has almost no waves, the northern beaches shelve gently, and the hotel strip puts everything within walking distance. The reef beaches to the south are rockier and better suited to confident swimmers and snorkellers.

What should I know about the sun in Eilat?

It is the most intense in the country. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 40°C and the UV is severe year-round. Swim and snorkel in the morning, stay out of the sun in the middle of the day, and take far more water than you think you need — this is a desert with a sea at the bottom of it.

1. Coral Beach Nature Reserve — South shore, toward the Egyptian border

2. Dolphin Reef — South shore

3. Mosh Beach — North Beach

4. North Beach — North Beach and the lagoon

5. Almog Beach — South shore

6. Village Beach — South shore, Coral Beach area

7. Princess Beach — Far south, by the Taba border crossing

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