Eilat Light (Hebrew: מגדלור אילת) is a lighthouse in Eilat, Israel. It is located on a bluff on the west side of the Gulf of Aqaba, about 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) northeast of the Egyptian border and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southwest of the port of Eilat.[1] The location is locally known as "the lighthouse beach" (Hebrew: חוף המגדלור), and is used for camping and snorkeling. It is close to the "University" diving location.

Eilat Light

Eilat Light, 2010
Location	Eilat, Israel
Coordinates	29°29′57.7″N 34°54′46.9″E
Tower
Foundation	cylindrical 1-story equipment room
Construction	concrete tower
Height	9 metres (30 ft)
Shape	6-legged skeletal tower with lantern and gallery
Markings	white with black trim and a black band around each of the legs
Light
Focal height	64 metres (210 ft)
Range	21 nautical miles (39 km; 24 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 10s.

The site is open, though climbing the bluff might be difficult. The tower is closed to the public.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Israel

References

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