South Beach
Eilat is one of the top vacation spots in Israel due to the beautiful beaches of the Red Sea. It is also known as one of the most beautiful places for diving in the world, due to its coral formations containing over 250 species of coral and over 1,200 species of fish. The warm weather year round makes it an ideal spot for those looking to escape the cold. Visitors from around the world travel to Eilat to marvel at the underwater paradise. There are options for beginners and experienced, certified divers alike to explore the glorious crystal clear blue waters. We’ve collected some options for those looking to submerge in the south.
by car
quite good
5
15
Yes
No
Yes
Neptune's Tables - South
7
15
Yes
No
No
natural reserve - coral reef
Very beautiful site.
By shore. Walk to the bridge and just go down from the stairs. The Dive siste is 10m drive to south.
10
40
Yes
No
Yes
Paradise
Dive site close to shore and on the way to egyptian border. Entrance by foot. Deep Dive, can go deeper than 30m. A few corals. Possibility to spot eagle ray, jackfish morenas etc.
From shore.
Fairly good. Good visibility. Not strong currents. Good Dive siste and conditions for relaxing dives.
20
40
Yes
No
Yes
Twin peak
Close to egyptian border. Good relaxing Dive site. Possibility to spot a wreck. The name comes from two big coral rocks.
From shore
Fairly good. Not strong currents.
20
30
Yes
No
Yes
Yatush Wreck
This is a 30m wreck dive which can be made at any time of day
by boat
Location North of Coral Beach
Parking for private vehicles: Parking lot nearby
Disabled access: Yes, a wooden ramp provides access directly from the beach to the water.
Entry point: A wooden ramp leads directly into the water at the northerly corner of the buoyed area reserved for divers (the no-windsurfer zone).
Descend in the northern corner of the no-windsurfer zone to a depth of 4m. Follow the sandy slope gradually downwards on a bearing of approximately 45 degrees from the starting point, to a depth of 27m.
Maintain a northerly bearing at this depth to encounter the shipwreck's starboard side. The Mosquito's bow faces east, and she lies on a sandy and grassy bottom with scattered coral clusters.
The seafloor at her bow reaches 31-33m and so is accessible only to certified Deep Divers. Inside the ship's wheel room, Anthias can be seen swimming upside down, and Lionfish patrol the area. There is not much scope for penetration of the wreck but certified Wreck Divers can swim from her hold through to the wheel room.
Upon completion of planned or allowed bottom time at this depth, a slow ascent can be made from the stern up the sloping seafloor, past two striking coral formations (18m and 12m) rise from the sandy floor. At 5m, a safety stop can be made whilst swimming in a southerly direction towards the easily recognizable buoys of the no-windsurfer zone
15
27
Yes
No
No
The pyramid
This is a deep dive to around 30m to a large metal pyramid-shaped structure resting on the seafloor at 32m and whose apex rises to 15m.
15
32
Yes
No
No
Satil Wreck
The story of one of the most interesting objects for excursion of the dive-sties map of Eilat cannot leave uninterested even the most sophisticated and exacting divers. It all began one night on the New Year’s Eve of 1969 when five Israeli rocket carriers were stolen from the docks of Cherbourg harbor (France) as a result of a military operation. The ships were taken to service for Israeli army. Later the ships were given a name “Cherbourg Ships” and for the next 25 years took part in the making of the history of Israel. By the time when the ships were pensioned off and dismantled, rocket carrier Satil was decided to become an underwater museum in Eilat. Here lots of divers from
Satil is located at the distance of 70 meters off and parallel to the shore. The length of the ship is 40 meters, the keel lays 22-24 meters deep and the deck is 18-21 meters deep. The ship is covered with seaweed from the west and with corals from the east. The local people call this place “Paradise”.
Depending on your experience you can choose these ways:
having reached the buoy on the water surface, dive down for the ship using the leading keel (this method is better for experienced, fearless professionals, who know how to clear ears and keep buoyancy)
if you dive from the shore (don’t forget your boots) follow the orienting points
Right in front of you, on the depth of 8-11 meters, you will see a large rock with corals and a raft that is fastened to the bottom with ropes. Swim to the raft keeping a 15 meters’ depth and in 50 meters you will see a beautiful ship Satil in its majesty right in front of you.
10
24
Yes
No
No
Lighthouse Caves
10
20
Yes
No
No