Eilat's Sunken 'Red Star' Restaurant Becomes Underwater Haven for Marine Life
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
An abandoned underwater restaurant in Eilat, Israel, called the 'Red Star,' has become a thriving habitat for marine life after being derelict for over a decade. Originally designed to offer diners views of the underwater world, the structure now attracts divers and snorkelers. While plans for its renovation are underway, its future use remains undecided.
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- The 'Red Star,' an abandoned underwater restaurant in Eilat, has become a haven for marine life.
- The structure, once a unique tourist attraction, has been derelict for over ten years.
- It features 62 pressure-resistant windows and is anchored by 34 pillars to the seabed.
- Divers and snorkelers now frequent the site to observe the abundant sea creatures.
- Future plans for the building's renovation are being considered, but its purpose is undecided.
A unique, star-shaped structure known as the 'Red Star' in Eilat, once a pioneering underwater restaurant, has been abandoned for over a decade. Located between the Mulla HaYam mall and the Aria Hotel, the submerged building now resembles a shipwreck to onlookers. The restaurant's concept was to offer diners a view of the Red Sea's vibrant marine world through large, pressure-resistant windows while they ate.
Despite its initial promise as a major tourist attraction, the 'Red Star' closed after a short period and remained derelict, even briefly serving as a strip club. The engineering behind the structure was significant, with its underwater section situated about 6 meters deep, featuring 62 windows ranging from 10 to 14 cm thick and weighing half a ton each. The building itself is anchored to the seabed by 34 pillars driven to a depth of approximately 15 meters.
Since its abandonment, the 'Red Star' has transformed into a popular spot for divers and snorkelers. The structure and its surroundings are now teeming with marine life, including colorful fish, sea anemones, corals, and various sea creatures that have found shelter and a habitat there. While architectural plans for renovating the building exist, its future purpose, whether as a restaurant, shopping center, or another attraction, has not yet been officially decided.
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