Eilat, Israel's southernmost city, is arguably its most captivating offering. Nestled at the northernmost point of the Red Sea, it has long drawn the attention of both domestic and international tourists. Basking under the blessing of 360 sunny days a year, the city's arid desert climate and modestly low humidity are artfully balanced thanks to its position overlooking the Red Sea.

Deriving its name from an abandoned frontier post called Umm al-Rashrash in 1949, Eilat is a nod to Elath, a location embossed in the pages of the Hebrew Bible. It prides itself on a geologically diverse landscape that includes sandstone, limestone, igneous and metamorphic rocks, undulating valleys, imposing mountains, and a vibrant seashore.

Archaeologically speaking, Eilat carries weight as well. It's home to historic tombs dating back to the 7th millennium BC, and a record of the oldest copper workings and mining operations on earth. As a port city, Eilat was crucial for Israel's access to trade and oil imports, efficiently circumventing land routes blocked by Arab countries. However, this also made it a contentious piece in Middle East geopolitics, only finding stability following peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan.

While tourism is the city's major income source, Eilat has also been a preferred location for several film and television production units. A witness to continuous habitation for the last 10,000 years, Eilat is twinned with multiple cities across the globe. In pursuit of an accommodating future, the city has comprehensive plans including construction of hotels, apartments and a dedicated international sports city.