The Botanical Garden in Eilat

All the information about the Botanical Garden in Eilat The Botanical Garden in Eilat presents a rare organic-ecological collection of plants that were germinated from seeds collected from all over the world. In the diverse vegetation you can find fruit trees, tropical trees, shade trees, spice plants, shrubs, and more. In the garden there is a "rainforest," the only one in the world created by humans without greenhouses or mesh houses, but instead through misty water jets that create tropical humidity conditions. The establishment of the site began in the 1980s with the dream of one person who wanted specifically to grow in the desert plants of different types. Together with two friends, he opened the "Organic Farm" in 1998, where they began growing and acclimating vegetation to desert conditions, integrating research and ongoing monitoring. The garden is built on stone terraces along a ridge of hills at the entrance to Eilat, a place where there used to be a military outpost that was abandoned after the peace agreement with Jordan. Part of the outpost was restored for the sake of heritage and future generations. There are walking paths on site, charming corners, well-organized facilities and parking. In addition, there is a café on site. The garden's nursery sells acclimated plants for the desert, grown using organic methods. The garden is partially accessible for wheelchairs, due to the preservation of natural values. Entry for people in a wheelchair is free of charge. Entry with food and with animals is prohibited.