Timna Park
What the experts agree on
Timna Park's sculpted desert landscape of rust-red cliffs and ancient copper mines draws adventurers for zip-lining and rappelling, with late afternoon light ideal for photography.
"Millions of years of erosion have sculpted shapes of amazing beauty...late afternoon provides the best light for spectators and photographers alike. People have also left their mark here." Full review
"You'll need a car (or an organized tour from Eilat) to get around this vast park, but if you're driving to or from Eilat, it's a very worthwhile stop. At the entrance gate, you'll receive..." Full review
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"The site of some of the world's earliest copper mines (c 5000 BCE), the Timna Valley offers an awe-inspiring desert landscape of cliffs and rock formations in contrasting shades of burnt red, pink and tan" Full review
"Timna Park features zip-lining and rappelling in the magnificent outdoors of southern Israel" Full review