16 Dive Sites in Eilat for Freedivers and Scuba Divers
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Eilat, Israel's southern resort city, is one of the most sought-after diving destinations in the world, and especially popular with freedivers. The dive sites in Eilat offer exceptionally clear water, a rich underwater world of colorful coral reefs, shipwrecks and unique spots that make the city a paradise for divers, and for freediving in Eilat in particular. In this article we take a close look at the city's most notable freediving sites.
Yatush Wreck (Nets)
Depth: about 30 meters
Description: A ship that was sunk in 1986. About 12 meters long, it sits with its bow facing east and offers a unique experience.
Garden Eels
Depth: 6-18 meters
Description: A sandy slope full of garden eels poking out of the sand, alongside varied and beautiful coral heads.
Tamar Reef
Depth: about 8 meters
Description: An artificial reef made of concrete blocks that attract many fish and corals. Excellent for freediving.
Moses Rock
Depth: about 8 meters
Description: The largest and best-known coral head in Eilat, full of fish and colorful corals.
Japanese Gardens
Depth: 12-30 meters
Description: A beautiful strip of coral divided into two areas, the shallow gardens and the deep gardens. Ideal for freedivers.
The University / Lighthouse
Depth: 6-18 meters
Description: A gentle slope with plenty of corals, fish and fascinating marine research equipment.
Three Sisters (Three Rocks)
Depth: about 8 meters
Description: Three huge coral heads at shallow depth, surrounded by sand and rich marine life.
The Caves
Depth: 6-8 meters
Description: A long fringing reef with intriguing underwater caves and passages.
Neptune Tables / Veronica
Depth: about 24 meters
Description: Impressive table corals and a sandy bottom home to a wide variety of marine life.
Satil Wreck (INS Sufa)
Depth: 18-24 meters
Description: A missile boat sunk in 1994 that has become a dive site rich in corals and marine life.
Katza (EAPC Pier)
Depth: about 18 meters
Description: A pier with large pillars covered in corals and a wide variety of fish.
The Canyon
Depth: from 20 meters
Description: A deep underwater wadi with spectacular corals, best suited to experienced divers.
The Underwater Restaurant
Depth: 6-12 meters
Description: A structure that once served as an underwater restaurant, now surrounded by thriving corals.
Paradise
Depth: 24-30 meters
Description: A stunningly beautiful site with a huge variety of corals and marine animals.
The Pyramid
Depth: about 30 meters
Description: An artificial pyramid-shaped structure covered in red sponge corals.
Sun Boat
Depth: about 15 meters
Description: A sunken ship surrounded by amphibious vehicles that have become home to marine life.
Summary: Dive Sites in Eilat
Eilat's dive sites offer an underwater experience like no other, and the city has truly earned its place as Israel's diving capital. For a safe and rewarding freediving experience, we recommend Freedive Israel, Eilat's leading school for freediving training and certification.
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