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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.
Location | Eilat, Israel |
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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.
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