Viewpoints and peaks in Gulf of Aqaba

This collection highlights the dramatic topography surrounding the Gulf of Aqaba, spanning the Eilat Mountains and the Sinai Peninsula. It features accessible observation points like the Underwater Observatory and Flamingo Lookout alongside rugged peaks such as Jabal Buwarah and Jabal Qunay. These sites offer vantage points over the Red Sea, the Arava Valley, and the intersection of Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, featuring unique geological formations like the Gishron Cliffs and ancient desert passes.

Viewpoints and Peaks — Map

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The Underwater Observatory

Located at the southern end of Eilat's Coral Beach, this facility features a tower extending 12 meters below sea level, allowing views of the Red Sea coral reef and marine life through large underwater windows.

B

Flamingo lookout

Situated by the salt evaporation ponds north of Eilat, this spot provides views of migratory Greater Flamingos that inhabit the area during winter and spring.

C

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A viewpoint in the Eilat Mountains overlooking the Gishron Valley and the distinct sandstone formations near the border with Egypt.

D

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An elevated viewpoint located in Aqaba, offering vistas of the city skyline and the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.

E

Yehoshafat lookout

An observation point in the Eilat Mountains offering views of the Red Sea, the city of Eilat, and the surrounding desert peaks.

F

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Overlooks the Gishron Stream, highlighting the geological transition between granite and sandstone in the southern Negev desert.

G

Naqb Mehamed

A traditional mountain pass in the eastern Sinai, historically used by Bedouin to connect coastal areas with the interior highlands.

H

Jabal Buwarah

A mountain peak in the eastern Sinai Peninsula near the Gulf of Aqaba coast.

I

Jabal Sukhn

High peak in the Sinai interior, part of the rugged mountain range characterized by granite formations.

J

Gebel Farsh

A prominent mountain peak in the South Sinai region of Egypt.

K

Jabal Qunay

A mountain peak located in the southern Sinai Peninsula, situated near the coastal plains of the Red Sea.

L

Gebel al Madhbah

Located near the coast, this peak offers views over the Strait of Tiran and the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.

M

Jabal Haymur

A peak in the South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, situated within the desert mountain ranges.

N

Gebel al Risasa

A mountain in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.

O

Gebel Mikeimin

A peak in the desert landscape of the Sinai Peninsula.

P

Gebel Umaiyid

A mountain peak located in the eastern Sinai region.

Q

Gebel al Fara

A peak in the South Sinai mountains.

R

Gebel Hamra al Iswid

A mountain in the southern Sinai, characterized by its dark rock formations.

S

Jabal Umm Ushayrat

A peak in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt.

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