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Dolphin Reef, Eilat. Photo: IMOT

beautiful rocky terrain with an abundance
of history, sea life and natural surroundings,
attracts up to 15,000 beach-goers daily
during summer. With beach sports, beautiful Useful phrases
cliffs and serene spaces for relaxing and
picnicking, the beach is a perfect example Overheard on the Israeli beach:
of preserving a natural landscape. Nearby is Artic, artic, artic = Ice-lollies
the Kibbutz Palmachin Camping site where Gli-da = Ice cream
fishing is a popular pastime. Te-a-mim = Flavours
Ava-tiach = Watermelon
Eilat Matkot = A paddle board game popular
Coral Beach Nature Reserve on Israeli beaches
A one kilometre reserve of shimmering clear Be-ten Gav = Hebrew slang for
waters makes the Red Sea coast one of Israel’s ‘stomach back’, translating to ‘a time of
most flocked to destinations for underwater
activities. Featuring over 100 varieties of coral relaxation’.
and 650 species of colourful fish, this popular
location for snorkelling showcases the reef’s Good to know
natural underworld beauty. The reef, which Jelly fish season
is easily accessible from the beach front by a Tel Aviv’s jellyfish season occurs
pier, allows visitors to view sea life from pools
and bridges surrounding the area. Snorkelling between the months of May and October.
equipment is available on-site for rental. Keep up-to-date with their status at
Paddling along the ancient harbour of https://app.dragosopris.ro/, a website
Caesaria. Photos: Shutterstock Dolphin Reef Beach showing, among other things, sections
A treasured beach of both tourists and of sea where jellyfish are more prone to
locals, Dolphin Reef Beach, an ecological site making an appearance.
Dancing on the beach in Haifa. unique to Israel and the rest of the world, is
Photo: Itamar Grinberg, IMOT
populated with majestic bottlenose dolphins.
An adventure of a lifetime allows visitors who Beach rentals
want to snorkel in a guided group alongside Sunbeds, chairs, umbrellas and beach
the beautiful creatures, or take a step further lockers are available to rent at most
and dive head first underwater to observe beaches, some of which have ticket
dolphins in their natural habitat. Time at sea machines stationed by the beach. As a
can be followed by a dip in the multi-sensory guide, expect to pay around 12 shekels
relaxation pools and lunch or dinner by the (approximately £2.75) for a sunbed and
beach-side restaurant and bar.
6 shekels (approximately £1.40) for an
umbrella.
Mosh Beach
A relaxing Island-vibe paradise at the Red
Sea, Mosh Beach has major appeal for Hottest time of year
visitors looking for a good time. A hotspot Summer months in Israel run from
for live shows and events and workshops, June to September, where temperatures
with a vegetarian restaurant and cocktail
bar on hand, the beach is also perfect for can soar above 32C. Therefore, it is
catching a wave, unwinding with a sea-side suggested to avoid sunbathing between
spa treatment, resting among the shade of the hours of 11am and 4pm. Sea
the trees or lounging on a scatter of floor temperatures dip as low at 16.5C in
cushions, all the while admiring a backdrop of January, and reach over 29C during the
the sweeping Jordanian mountains. month of August.

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