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EILAT SERVES THE FED CUP TENNIS COMPETITION, FEBRUARY 1-4
For the second consecutive year, female athletes from Israel and around the world, including Russia, Spain, Belgium and Italy, will arrive in Eilat for an international tennis competition. www.fedcup.com

EILAT INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, MARCH 14-17
The 7th annual Eilat International

Chamber Music Festival will feature renowned musicians from Israel and around the world performing in various indoor and outdoor concerts. http://eilat-festival.co.il/index-en.html

INTERNATIONAL SALSA CONGRESS SPICES UP EILAT, MARCH 22-24

Travelers and music fans will arrive in Eilat for the 10th International Salsa Congress featuring performance by dancers from around the world, as well as salsa workshops and lessons.
www.medsalsacongress.com

NATURE LOVERS FLOCK TO ISRAEL FOR EILAT BIRDWATCHING FESTIVAL

Hundred of birdwatchers from around the world will flock to Israel’s southernmost city for the 6th Eilat Birdwatching Festival, March 25-April 6. The week-long festival will include day and night birding tours, workshops and a festive opening banquet. www.eilatbirdsfestival.com

EUROPEAN TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS COME TO EILAT, APRIL 19-22

Thousands of athletes are expected to arrive in Eilat for the European Triathlon Championships, featuring challenging swimming, running and cycling courses along Eilat’s Red Sea shoreline. www.triathlon-championships-2012.com

EILAT PRIDE FESTIVAL, MAY 15-17

Eilat’s annual LGBT festival will feature vibrant parties, activities and dance and music performances taking place in various hotels and outdoor venues around the Red Sea resort town.

RED SEA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL, AUGUST 2012

The 26th annual Red Sea International Jazz Festival will include performances by world-renowned jazz musicians, as well as open jam sessions and workshops in various venues around Eilat. www.redseajazzeilat.com

EPSON WORLD OF UNDERWATER IMAGES COMPETITION, NOVEMBER 14-19

This leading photography competition attracts photographers from around the world to capture the Red Sea’s plethora of tropical fish and coral reefs. www.eilatredsea.com