Gilat
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Moshav in southern Israel
Gilat is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the western Negev desert between Beersheba and Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 1,666.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,451
- Coordinates
- 31.328, 34.652
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 135 m
Overview of Gilat
Gilat belongs to Israel and has the feel of a small settlement. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,451. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Gilat
Water Sports in Gilat
(2)Under water sports, Gilat is tagged with Diving and Scuba Diving. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gilat.
Culture in Gilat
(1)Under culture, Gilat is tagged with Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Gilat's own activity tags.
Sports in Gilat
(1)On the sports side, Gilat offers Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Gilat is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Gilat
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Gilat are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Israel. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Gilat that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gilat known for?
- Gilat, in Israel, is best known for water sports, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,451 residents.
- What can you do in Gilat?
- Recorded activities in Gilat include Diving, Scuba Diving, Statues and Tennis. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gilat?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Gilat located?
- Gilat is located in Israel. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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