One glance underwater (not without diving goggles, of course)
in the Coral Reserve, situated along the shore of the Gulf
of Aqaba, usually suffices to captivate even the most sceptic
spectator. You will find here an enthralling combination of
the most variegated corals which together create picturesque
"gardens" and a habitat to myriad multicolored tropical
fish: colorful butterfly fish, many-hued parrotfish, mullus,
and many more. Numerous invertebrates can be found on the
reefs, such as various sea anemones, the giant clam and its
smaller brethren, as well as night fish that emerge as evening
falls.
All the above are only part of the inexhaustible list of
creatures of the reserve. Coral Beach reserve is one of the
world's most famous underwater reserves.
The heart of the reserve is the coral reef that runs parallel
to the shoreline for 1,200 meters, This is the most northerly
coral reef in the world, and the only one in Israel.
Location
South of Elat, on the shores of the Gulf of Elat.
Access
From the Elat – Taba road.
Amenities
Souvenir and book shop, diving equipment for hire, parking
lot, snack bar and rest rooms with hot showers.
Telephone: 08-376829
Entrance Fee
Required
Visiting Hours
Winter: 9:00 – 17:00
Summer: 9:00 - 18:00
Holiday eves: 9:00 - 13:00
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ANOMALOPIDAE
FAMILY
Flashlight fish
Fhotoblepharon palpebratus |
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CARANDIGAE
FAMILY
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus |
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POMACENTRIDAE
FAMILY
Domino damselfish
Dascyllus trimaculatus |
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CHAETODONTIDAE
FAMILY
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga |
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