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| Tsukim | ||
| district | South district | |
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| Residents | 289 (2015) | |
| height | 44 m | |
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Tsukim (Zukim, Zuqim, Hebrew צוּקִים) is a settlement with a tourist focus in the Arava South of Israel.
background
In the area of the former Bildad Army Camp the settlement of Tsukim was founded in 2001, meanwhile a large number of holiday bungalows have been built there.
On the Jordan Valley Road 90 there is a rest area and a gas station / rest area.
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 Tsukim is from 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 via the connecting road 13which leads into the Arava, into the 90.
mobility
One moves on foot on site.
Tourist Attractions
- from Tsukim that extends 1 Wadi Tsofar / Zofar to the southwest and that 2 Wadi Ashosh to the northwest.
activities
- a 1 Tsukim rest area with shade roofs & toilets on road 90 is suitable for a short stop while driving through the Arava.
shop
- 1 Dor Alon: Gas station with shop
kitchen
- 1 Ursula. Tel.: 972 (0)8 6444421, Email: [email protected]. Restaurant with specialties, which are inspired by the origin of the owner in Baden-Württemberg.
