Page 11 - Discover Israel Magazine - UK edition 2020

When sun, sea and sand are on Haifa and surrounding regions Sdot Yam, Ceasarea
the agenda, here are some of Achziv Beach, Nahariya Forming part of a Kibbutz (a collective
Israel’s most beautiful beaches to Resting on the northern coastline on the road community), Sdot Yam presents a serene
explore from north to south of the leading to Rosh Hanikra, Achziv Beach is landscape with clear blue sea, clusters of
where marine creatures, including turtles, sea
cliffs and even rock pools to explore. With an
country. urchins and octopuses are known to make active sea life and plenty of fauna, this beach
an appearance during low tide around the tide is ideal for heading underwater to discover
pools. What was once an ancient settlement fish in their natural habit, or walk across the
in northern Canaan is now an attraction for sea bed towards the crashing waves at the
beach and nature lovers. Its sandy allure and rocks where beach-goers can dive into the
nearby national park deliver an oasis of calm water to cool off against the blazing sun. A
in which to spend the day and then marvel at much-loved spot of the locals, Sdot Yam is
Leoni Jesner the glorious sunsets as evening draws in. idyllic all day long, from a lunch-time picnic to
enjoying the evening sunset.
he stretch of shimmering beaches Dado Zamir, Haifa
lining Israel’s 200km Mediterranean A favoured beach in Haifa, Dado Zamir’s Beit Yanai, north Netanya
coastline are a major draw for promenade is lined with beautiful palm trees, Beit Yanai, hailed as one of Israel’s most
Ttourists around the world in search beachside cafes, restaurants and bars, each picturesque beaches, is where colourful kites
of fun in the sun. Holy sites and culture with a complimentary sea view. On the beach, take to the sky amid a backdrop of surfers
aside, the country’s dozens of beaches - visitors can soak in the sea, watch Israeli folk cruising the waves. It’s here that Alexander
some renowned, others hidden gems – are dancing on Saturdays at the arena, partake Stream, a beautiful river in the Sharon region,
attractive for every desire, whether it’s to relax in summer activities at the amphitheatre, meets the Mediterranean Sea, forming
on the white sands, splash by the shore, take and take advantage of the playgrounds for shallow streams where the country’s largest
to the water for adventurous sports or ride the younger family members. Accessible parking, population of soft-shell turtles reside. The
soothing waves on a paddle board. bathrooms and showers are on-site. beach is a 20 minute ride from North Tel Aviv

Beaches in Isr ael

Panoramic view of the Mediterranean
Sea in Tel Aviv. Photo: Shutterstock

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Caesarea. Photo: Itamar Grinberg