As Israel is still banned from the maximum potential visitors, ISRAEL21c needs to give you an idea of the country’s maximum photogenic locations. And to make it even more spectacular, we point to all the above sites to give you a desirable panoramic view. You know, because of that flat-looking feeling. Seat belt!
Located in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park, the travel balloon has literally noticed it all in recent years: birthday celebrations, marriage proposals, family circle fiefdoms and the hesitant knee-kneed passenger. The balloon can reach a height of about 90 meters, allowing a panoramic view of the city, from its skyscrapers to its blue sea.
One of the things about reducing coronavirus restrictions in Israel is the fact that the beaches have opened. After months of being locked in at home, other people flock to the coast to enjoy the sun, the breeze and a sense of normality again.
Built as a colony through the German Templars in 1871, Sarona now serves as a main commercial, recreational and residential complex. However, as you walk through the well-maintained lawns and look around the magnificently renovated old buildings, it’s pretty simple to believe what it will have to have been here over a century ago.
This photo, taken in 2007, captures the world’s largest flag. Confirmed through representatives of the Guinness Book of Records, the huge Israeli flag is 2,165 feet long and 330 feet wide. It was made in the Philippines and took a position in the shadow of Massada to commemorate the 50 years of friendship between the Philippines and Israel.
The name Zina Dizengoff, the wife of Tel Aviv’s first mayor, Dizengoff Square is one of the city’s trademarks, whether on the ground or in the air. Recent renovations have shown that the square descends to street level, mixing it perfectly with the Bauhaus buildings that surround it and offering citizens and with a small green paradise for picnics and recreation.
Visitors to Israel are familiar with some of its most notable marinas, such as Tel Aviv or Herzliya. But on the south coast of the city of Ashdod there is also an impressive marina of 500 boats built in the 1990s. It is located right next to the city center, which does it without problems and, as this aerial photo shows, very elegant.
Capernaum, a primary place of Christian pilgrimage, is an ancient fishing village where Jesus is said to have resided in the region and where he performed remarkable miracles. Today, visitors can enjoy prevention in the space of St. Peter, a Franciscan monastery, a Greek Orthodox church and an ancient synagogue.
Think of the Judean desert, and probably think of the best holiday moments like Massada, the Dead Sea or any other amount of breathtaking hikes in the heat. But an aerial view of the domain shows that even its maximum mundane side, the roads, is quite charming and ordinary in this dramatic context.
The lowest point on the planet, and perhaps one of its precious highs as well. The Dead Sea is one of Israel’s best-known tourist destinations, giving climbers the opportunity to weighten weightlessness in its oily and salty waters and to cover themselves with tons of very healthy mineral sludge. Unfortunately, the small sea is getting smaller and smaller as the climate replaces and humanity drains its waters, making it even more important to make a stop at this herbal wonder as soon as possible.
Called “Wheel of Ghosts” in Hebrew and “Wild Cats Stone Heap” in Arabic, Galgal Refaim is Israel’s response to Stonehenge. It is estimated that its structure took position about 6,000 years ago, when about 42,000 tons of basalt stone were placed in 4 massive concentric circles. Although no one knows for sure what it is for, an important theory is that it is a center of worship, a funeral complex, or both.
Baha’i Gardens are members of the Baha’i World Center of the Baha’i Faith and come with the Bab Shrine and a 19-terrace staircase that leans towards the most sensitive of Mount Carmel. In times without a crown, the hotel is open seven days a week, and visitors can take part in tours without an appointment to receive more information about Baha’i’s followers, estimated at between five and 8 million people worldwide.
Dado Beach is the most popular beach in the northern city of Haifa. It has a long promenade, restaurants, cafes and even an amphitheatre. As the crown restrictions eased and Israelis were allowed to return to the water, the country’s beaches have been flooded with others to get an idea of the summer.
The Jezreel Valley is one of Israel’s agricultural and herbal gems. Filled with green fields, water fountains, kibbutzim, small towns and cozy cities, it is a true destination appreciated by Israelis. It’s not that far away either: just over an hour’s drive from Tel Aviv, it offers a wonderful treat in the countryside.
Think of the desert and you’ll probably think of the lonely sand dunes. But in Israel, the desert also means dates, peppers and medicinal herbs. The Arava region in southeastern Israel is very active in agriculture. Warm and dry situations there, as well as relatively giant tracts of land, make it suitable for crops fed in Israel and abroad, adding a total load of dates. According to the Plant Production and Marketing Bureau, Israel produces up to 10,000 tons of dates each year, basically Medjoul.
Kibbutz Nir David in the Beit She’an Valley is a historically important kibbutz established back in the 1930s. It’s also one of the loveliest ones – it sits on both banks of the Asi, a stunning, turquoise stream that runs through it. Visitors can rent fishing equipment or just relax on the grass by the water, making it an ideal vacation destination.
The red tape of the Mediterranean Sea across Israel’s western border, meaning much of the country never comes from water. Which is smart, since going to the beach is a national pastime. From Monday to Friday, weekends, mornings, afternoons and even mid-afternoon, all those moments are perfectly appropriate to pass and feel the breeze.
17. The Red Sea, Eilat
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