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| Lotan | ||
| district | South district | |
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| Residents | 181 (2015) | |
| height | 121 m | |
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Lotan is a kibbutz in the southern Arava in Israel.
background
Kibbutz Lotan was founded in 1983 by the Reform Judaism Movement and is located in the immediate vicinity of the Jordanian border. The most important branches of the economy are agriculture with the cultivation of Medjoul and Dekel dates and tourism, which focuses on ecological aspects. Lotan is now known in Israel for birdwatching opportunities.
getting there
By plane
Most foreign travelers travel through the Tel Aviv - Ben Gurion at. The journey from Eilat from, the previous city airport Eilat is served by charter airlines; The route from the new airport, a little north of Eilat, is even shorter Ramon Airport Eilat, which should start operations at the end of 2017.
By train / bus
There is no railway connection to the Arava, the nearest railway station is that of Dimona, the continuation of the railway line through the Arava until after Eilat has been in the planning for some time.
The bus routes of the Egged between Tel Aviv (394), Be'er Sheva (397), Jerusalem (444) and Eilat, which run through the Arava, stop at the junctions on road 90.
In the street
The locality Lotan is from the Lotan Junction the Jordan Valley Road 90 can be reached via a short spur road. The 90 leads from the north of Israel along the Dead Sea through the Arava down to Eilat. The von Beer Sheva above Mitzpe Ramon to Eilat leading street 40 in the 90.
mobility
Locally one moves on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Lotan Birdwatching: The birdwatching spot near Lotan can be reached via a slope that branches off to the right from the paved access road to the kibbutz.
- In the immediate vicinity of Kibbutz Lotan is the Ktura Junction (Ktora Junction). This is where the von Beer Sheva above Mitzpe Ramon coming street 40 into Jordantal- / Arava-Strasse 90. The street rises in the Wadi Grofit and in turns it reaches the height of the 2 Mount Ayitthat you can get through a
Blue and white marked slope reached. - one closer to the kibbutz 3 Lookout can be reached via a
Green and white marked asphalt run from the 40 out.
Blue and white marked slope reached.
Green and white marked asphalt run from the 40 out.activities
- Lotan is known for the opportunities to Bird watching especially during the main bird migration in autumn and spring.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Kibutz Lotan, 88855 Kibbutz Lotan. Tel.: 972 (0)54 9799030, Fax: 972 (0)8 6356937, Email: [email protected]. Eco-tourism oriented kibbutz with guest houses and, as a special feature, huts made of clay and straw bales (supplied with solar energy and biogas, but also air conditioning.
Learn
- a four week Green apprenticeship-Program for learning about the sustainable use of environmental energy sources, etc. is offered by the kibbutz including meals / overnight stay at a price of around US $ 2,000.
