Advice on Diving in Israel

...ast, Egypt and the Gaza Strip in the southwest. Jerusalem is the (disputed) capital and largest city. The main scuba diving destinations are Eilat on the Gulf of Aqaba, Tel Aviv, and the less popular Dead Sea. The temperatures in Israel are as varied as the geography. They range from desert conditions in Eilat, to typical coastal Mediterranean climates in places like Tel Aviv. Eilat's desert climate is regulated by the Red Sea; the best time to visit Eilat is in September and October. In the summer months, the temperature is often over 40 degrees Celsius and the highest temperatures are usu...