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The Best Israel Beach
I’m not really sure if I have ONE favorite Israel beach but there are several beaches that I really like.
Usually when people think about Israel they tend to think of historical/religious sites, but Israel also has some of the best beaches in the world (and yes I have been to Hawaii..).
Israel has access to 4 seas: the Mediterranean – along the western side, the
Dead Sea,
the
Sea of Galilee
(a big lake really) and the Red Sea close to
Eilat.
Mediterranean Beaches
Tel Aviv’s beaches
are some of my favorite and a great option for you too. Here are other beaches in Israel along the Mediterranean Sea:
Herzliya Beaches: this city isn’t too far north of Tel-Aviv. Since the beaches are located very close to one of the most expensive and luxurious neighborhoods in Israel called Herzliya Pituh – the beaches are very well taken care of and are extremely clean.
The manicured grounds off the Herzliya beach. Picture by Ron Almog.
The beach can get crowded in Herzliya. By Ron Almog.
During my high school years my friends and I used to drive to one of Herzliya’s beaches right after (or during…) school for additional “education” on a regular basis. There are several beaches – about 6 km (4 miles) - in Herzliya and it doesn’t really matter which one you go too. They are all clean and upscale looking – you do need to pay a small fee to get into most of them but it is well worth it.
Surfers in Herzliya. By Ron Almog.
Caesarea
Aqueduct Beach is a great romantic and historical beach. The aqueduct – a bridge like conduit for water – was built by the Romans some 2,000 years ago!
This beach is not crowded most of the time and bathing is fun and safe as there is a sort of a natural pool created by rocks in the sea.
My wife Steph with me and Rafi our son at the aqueduct beach in Caesarea. Picture by my dad. Upper picture on the right shows the aqueduct. By Hoyasmeg.
Netanya Beaches: this city – about halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa - has about 15 km (9 miles) worth of beautiful beaches that turned it into a favorite tourist resort town.
Netanya Beaches. By Emmanuel Dyan.
Michmoret Beach Is located on the way to Haifa not too far from Caesarea. It is a good choice as it is rather secluded and has a natural stone "wall" within the water that creates calm waters – very safe especially with kids. Michmoret was my favorite Israel beach as a kid...
There are other nice beaches along the Mediterranean including in Haifa, Nahariya, Rishon Lezion and in other towns – but the Med Sea is the same sea for all these towns and beaches so if you plan to come for a short visit try at least one of the above. You can probably find your favorite Israel beach on the Med Sea but if not… here are a few other options…
The Red Sea Beaches in Eilat
Eilat
in the south edge of the country is the access point to the beautiful Red Sea. The best beaches in the Red Sea are:
The Dolphin Reef Beach: If you are not too much into snorkeling or scuba then this beach is great for you.
Since I mostly like to slack off when I’m at the beach and to enter the water every so often – this beach is perfect for me.
The Dolphins that frequent the beach add to the ambience of it all and the bar and cafeteria are very convenient.
A dolphin at the Dolphin Reef Beach in Eilat. Picture by May Michaely.
The Coral Beach Nature Reserve: is probably one of the world’s top diving spots. If you like snorkeling or scuba – this will be your favorite beach! The fish and other marine life are spectacular. I have to admit that I haven’t snorkeled there for years as I’m overly laid back but I’m sure it is just as magnificent today as it was when I dived there years ago.
No camera tricks! This is the actual color of the water at the Coral Beach. Picture by Or Hiltch.
The Sea of Galilee
is really only a big lake, but it is called a sea for some reason. The best Sea of Galilee beach is probably the one located at kibbutz Ein Gev. It is a lovely beach – quite magical and spiritual really – with lawns that reach almost to the water. Speaking of the water unlike the Med and Red Seas in this lake the water are fresh and not salty. At twilight and during sunsets the beach is truly spectacular.
Ein Gev beach on the Sea of Galilee. picture by
Maxim303.
Dead Sea Beaches
The Dead Sea
has a few great beaches, among them the Ein Gedi beach. While there is no marine life here due to the insane amount of salt - there are other advantages. Floating on the water is pretty easy so if your swimming skills are in need of improvement you will do just fine here. The Dead Sea is probably one of the strangest beaches you will ever visit – you will for example see many people covered with the
therapeutic mud,
and you can try it for yourself as well. The beaches of the Dead Sea are not really built for parties or nightlife but more for a relaxed stay and for physical and spiritual healing. You can read more about the place in
this page.
So, which is YOUR favorite Israel Beach?
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