The best beaches in Israel

Perhaps there is no tourist, regardless of nationality, who would not dream of visiting Israel at least once – the Promised Land, washed by four seas at once: the Mediterranean Sea from the West, the Red Sea from the South, the Dead Sea from the East, the Sea of ​​Galilee or, as it is also called – the freshwater lake Kinerit, which is the supplier of fresh water for the whole country, from the North-East.

Israel is actually an excellent option for both a family vacation in a measured style, and for an eventful sightseeing trip. But no matter what goals you pursue by going to rest in Israel, a significant part of your vacation will be held under the auspices of beach entertainment. And this is a very wise decision, as the perfect condition of the beaches throughout the country will give you an unforgettable experience.

On the beaches of Israel, you can have fun and enjoy the surrounding landscapes of wondrous nature, which grows so luxuriously in hot climates thanks to the careful care of local gardeners and landscape designers, and get a beautiful tan and taste all the delights of SPA procedures in numerous SPA centers. equipped at the most modern level of the highest class, like everything else in Israel.
And you can significantly improve your health and even really recover from specific diseases, if you come to the healing mud and the unique composition of the Dead Sea waters for this very purpose.

The main and most numerous beaches in Israel (approximately more than 60% of the total) are located on the Mediterranean coast and stretch along the coastline for almost 200 kilometers. These beaches belong to large resort cities – Akko, Netanya, Haifa, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Herzliya and, of course, the capital of the state – Tel Aviv.

But most tourists are attracted by the remaining 40% of the beaches based on the Red Sea coast, in the famous Israeli resort of Eilat, which is comfortably located almost on the border with Jordan, as well as the beaches of the Galilee and Dead Seas, where they usually come either on an excursion or for a long recovery period.

Beach tourists conditionally designated for themselves the beaches of Israel according to their preferences: those who like to hang out and have fun on the beach, spend time actively, play and even dance, prefer the energetic beaches of Tel Aviv, mostly young people and adolescents.
Those who imagine beach holidays solely as health improvement and rejuvenation definitely go to the Dead Sea, and families with children, tourists of venerable age and simply lovers of a quiet and relaxing holiday choose the coast of the Sea of ​​Galilee.

I suggest you take a short fascinating excursion to the main beaches of Israel in order to plunge a little into the atmosphere of the country and understand what the soul and body gravitate towards.

Tel Aviv is a fairly young city, its coastline stretches for 10 kilometers and is divided into independent beaches – there are ten of them, each has its own charms and its clients who prefer this particular place.

Tsur Beach is a favorite beach of the party youth, it is always fun, noisy and there is where and how to have fun.

Ha Tsuk is another worthy metropolitan beach that lies north, in the Old Port area. But it is paid, so locals mainly come here, because, having an identity document with them, residents of the capital and nearby Jaffa can get a very significant discount.

As for tourists, they have chosen the free beaches in the center of Tel Aviv, but locals will have to pay for parking there.

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Caesarea Beach is a fairly well-known and popular beach among tourists, located 50 kilometers from the capital, if you go north. It is preferred by tireless travelers who want not only to swim and sunbathe, but also to explore the local sights. After all, it is here that you can lie on the purest sand, taste the national cuisines of different countries of the world in cozy restaurants and explore the ruins of the ancient Roman aqueduct.

Herzliya – this prestigious area is unanimously recognized as the place where the most elite, respectable beaches are located for a leisurely measured vacation.

Herzliya is also north of the capital. It is a holiday city with many hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars and other places of entertainment for tourists. Nightlife and evening life here is not so noisy, but if you wish, you can always find a place worthy of rest.
Herzliya was also chosen by surfers who consider this part of the coast the most suitable for practicing their favorite sport.

Eilat is the favorite vacation spot for beach goers all over the world. The coastline is 12 kilometers long. But, almost along the entire coastline there are hotels on the first coastline.

Coral Beach – most tourists consider it the best beach in Eilat, because it is there that you can fully enjoy the unique beauty of coral reefs. The beach is located in the western part of Eilat, it is equipped with everything you need: comfortable sun loungers, soft mattresses, hanging awnings and umbrellas, a medical center, etc.
Entry into the water is carried out via a hanging ladder so as not to damage the corals.

TOURIST NOTE!
In Israel, it is forbidden to break off or split off pieces of coral, which restless tourists certainly want to take away as a souvenir. This will not only harm the natural coral miracle, but also those who want to touch the corals with their hands: after all, most of them are poisonous. Moreover, when checking your baggage at the airport, you will have an unpleasant scene – the corals will be taken away, and you will be charged a fine, which is calculated as a very tidy sum.

But, as they say, tastes differ. Having visited many beaches of this amazing country, I definitely gave the palm to the gorgeous Eilat Dolphin Beach in all respects.

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Dolphin Beach or, as it is also called, Dolphin Reef. Despite the paid entrance (the ticket price varies from 40 to 58 shekels, depending on the time of visit), you will receive such a charge of cheerfulness and positive that you will certainly want to come back here again and again.
Here you can sunbathe, have a delicious lunch in a cafe, and drink cold beer, but the main thing is to swim with dolphins and admire how these amazingly intelligent creatures frolic.
The beach is very nicely equipped, in the sea there are wooden decks in the form of labyrinths, along which you can walk, catching up with dolphins, or lie on the comfortable soft poufs scattered on them.
Every two hours, the instructors feed the dolphins and are happy to answer the questions of everyone who watches this touching spectacle. The most beautiful peacocks are walking along the beach, and ducks are swimming along the shore. Surrounding the beach is a hinged structure with cozy bungalows where you can take a nap in the shade or watch the dolphins from above.
I am sure that visiting the Dolphin Reef, you will get an unforgettable pleasure.

North Beach is another cozy beach in Eilat, which attracts tourists who prefer silky white sand to lying on soft sun loungers with mattresses. But beware, the sand in Eilat is very hot during the high season!

Finally, let's talk about the health-improving beaches of the coveted Dead Sea, where women are especially eager to rejuvenate and undergo a complex of health-improving SPA procedures.
The most comfortable beaches belong to the Ein Bokek resort, however, all of them are assigned to certain hotels, therefore, for tourists staying in another hotel, the entrance will be paid.
The only beach in this resort area that you can freely access without paying is the beach located opposite the Daniel Hotel Dead Sea.

Mineral Beach is considered one of the best on the northern coast of the Dead Sea. Tourists who have chosen here for themselves SPA-rest, which generously offers the healing Israeli nature, will not regret their choice for a minute. Excellent equipment, cozy recreation areas, soft sun loungers, mud baths with unique healing properties, showers, mini-pools with fresh water, cafes and restaurants with European and national cuisine – all this awaits you on this luxurious beach.

What tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world come to the Dead Sea for is, as already mentioned, recovery and visible rejuvenation of the body. In this regard, one cannot fail to mention two more paid beaches located in Kalia and Neva Midbar. Developed infrastructure, healing effect and a lot of pleasure, what else is needed for a great vacation.

Which beach do you prefer? The choice is yours!