Princess Beach is an unofficial beach, which means no lifeguards, no supervision, and very limited facilities. The place isn’t well maintained – there’s a lot of rust, the pier is closed to entry, and there are no proper showers or restrooms. Shade is provided only by simple white fabric covers. Parking can also be difficult, especially on hot days, and there’s just one small kiosk that accepts cash only (no apps or credit cards).
On the positive side, the underwater world is stunning. The beach offers free access to some of the most beautiful corals and a wide variety of marine life in Eilat – truly a snorkeler’s dream.
Pros: Free, amazing marine life and corals, great snorkeling. Cons: No lifeguards, poor maintenance, cash-only kiosk, hard parking, no showers/restrooms.
In short: if you’re looking for comfort and services, this isn’t the place. But if you want a free natural spot with breathtaking underwater sights, Princess Beach is highly...
Read moreThis is not really maintained public beach but it is free (though parking in the abandoned hotel parking lot is not formally free, costs some little amount per hour). There are public tents where you can put your towels/chairs to hide in the shade. There are two piers and for some reason fish likes the one that is closer to the Egypt border more. Just having googles for swimming or snorkelling mask is enough to enjoy the colourful...
Read moreThe beach itself is a great place to swim and snorkel. The water is really clean and clear. It is also located right on the boarder of Egypt so technically your swimming on the line between 2 counties. For anyone who was wondering; The reason they call this beach the Princess Beach and not The Taba Boarder Beach is because of the abandoned hotel next to it. It used to be an amazing hotel with a private beach front until it...
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