Where to go to rest in Israel? We talk about beach and cultural holidays, as well as about the seasons. We give advice on where to relax in Israel with a child. Choosing the best resort!
The small state of Israel has access to three seas at once, and its lands are simply replete with ancient artifacts and cultural monuments. Biblical places attract pilgrims, luxurious beaches - vacationers, many come to undergo a course of health procedures.
Where is the best place to relax in Israel: reviews of the resorts
Mediterranean Sea
Tel Aviv Is the capital of the country, a resort suitable for young people and amusement lovers. There are a large number of cafes and other entertainment establishments, many places for walking and shopping. The Jaffa Quarter offers an art exhibition and fresh seafood. All beaches in the city are municipal.
Small resort Netanya located between Tel Aviv and Haifa. Its 15 km long coastal area has 8 beaches. According to tourists' reviews about holidays in Israel, this resort is good for active recreation - parachute flying, horse riding. Some hotels are equipped with lifts to descend to the sea.
Haifa Is a seaport located on the slopes of Mount Carmel. Its main attraction is the famous Bahai Gardens. One of the best beaches in the country, Dor Beach, is located nearby.
According to reviews, it is best to relax in Israel in Herzliya Is the most prestigious Mediterranean resort in the country. It is located near Tel Aviv, in the south of the Sharon Valley. All hotels are built on the first line, the beaches are clean and well-groomed. Compared to the bustling metropolis, this is a calm and good place to stay. The resort has dive centers, yacht clubs and health centers.
Dead Sea
According to tourists' reviews about a holiday in Israel at the Dead Sea, you can get a calm wellness vacation in Ein Bokekwhere most of the hotels are concentrated. There are no nightclubs and discos in Ein Bokek, there are only clinics and hotels with shops.
Dead Sea hotels operate on a half board basis - breakfast and dinner. Only five-stars have their own beach, all the rest use municipal beaches with paid sun loungers and umbrellas. Before swimming, it is advisable to consult a doctor to recommend metered sea procedures; there are hours for self-control on the beaches. Bromine air is ideal for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, and mud treats skin problems.
Red sea
The southernmost resort of the country is located on the shores of the Red Sea Bay - Eilat... There is a very beautiful nature reserve around the resort. Due to its remoteness from other cities, Eilat has its own airport.
The northern coast of Eilat is sandy, in the south - pebble and pebble-sandy. According to reviews about a holiday in Israel on the Red Sea, the southern coast is more suitable for snorkeling and diving lovers, you can enter the sea only from pontoons, and the northern coast is for family holidays.
All of Eilat's beaches are municipal, but hotels rent part of the beach to make it accessible only to their holidaymakers. From entertainment, yachting, jeeping, fishing and water sports are available, many come here for shopping.
Where can you relax in Israel inexpensively
The most unpleasant moment of rest in Israel is the high prices. Hotels here are expensive, and, as tourists write in their reviews, the star rating is very relative. The cheapest room in a 3 * hotel in Tel Aviv or Eilat will cost at least $ 50 per day per person, and the average price fluctuates around $ 100. The lowest prices are in winter, approximately 1.5 times lower than in spring or autumn.
How much does a trip to Israel cost? We have made calculations for trips of 3, 5, 7 and 10 days.
The most expensive hotels in Herzliya. This resort is considered elite, almost all 5 * hotels, a lot of entertainment for rich people. Relatively inexpensive to rest in Netanya and Bat Yam. Hotels in Netanya are mostly 2-3 *. This is a good resort for young people and everyone who loves outdoor activities and nightlife. Bat Yam is a suburb of Tel Aviv. Vacation prices here are lower than in the capital, and much quieter, and for entertainment you can go to Tel Aviv.
Cultural and sightseeing holidays in Israel
The most popular among excursion destinations is Jerusalem - tourists love to wander through the ancient quarters of the Old City. Here are the main religious shrines of Christians, Jews and Muslims - the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Biblical Zoo is located in the southwest of the city, and lovers of antiquities and museum exhibits can visit the Israel Museum.
Other biblical cities are no less popular - Bethlehem, Nazareth, Safed and Tiberias... In the capital, the greatest interest among tourists is the Old City of Jaffa. The city of Haifa has become world famous for the famous Bahai Gardens. Vacationers in Ein Bokek visit Masada - a fortress erected in the desert under King Herod.
It is worth noting that the Israelis rest on Friday with sunset until Saturday sunset - they have Shabbat. Transport and shops also do not work, so this nuance must be taken into account when planning trips around the country.
Where in Israel to relax with a child?
Of the Mediterranean resorts, Netanya, Tel Aviv or Bat Yam are suitable for family holidays: sandy beaches, relatively inexpensive hotels can be found, there are water parks and amusement parks. At the resorts of the Dead Sea, the rest is specific, for children under 6 years old, such salt water is contraindicated, and not all hotels accept vacationers with children. Children under 16 are not allowed in SPA salons.
According to reviews, the best resort for families in Israel with children is Eilat. Its infrastructure is at a decent level, in addition, the Red Sea never cools below + 21 ° C. Especially for children in Eilat, the Kings City amusement park has been created, a dolphinarium, an oceanarium and an underwater observatory have been opened.
Before booking, you should clarify all the details in advance: find out about the availability of a playground or a playroom, the cost of living with a child (some hotels lodge children under 12 for free) and similar trifles. In the country, from canned food - only fruit and vegetable purees, so when traveling with small children, this point should be taken into account.
When and where you can relax in Israel: monthly weather
High season in Israel begins in the spring... In March, in the resorts of the Mediterranean Sea, the water is still cool, during the day it is moderately warm + 20 ° C, this month is considered the most suitable for excursions. It is really warm only in Eilat: during the day + 24 ° С, the sea +21 ... + 22 ° С. In April, the weather at all resorts is already summer - in Tel Aviv and Haifa +24 ... + 25 ° С, the water in the Mediterranean Sea is still cool +18 ... + 19 ° С. In Eilat, it's already real summer: + 30 ° С in the afternoon, water + 23 ° С. Ein Bokek is 28 degrees Celsius, the water in the Dead Sea is + 24 ° C. In May, all indicators rise by another 3-5 degrees. Usually in April there are a lot of pilgrims, Christians from all over the world come to Jerusalem for Easter.
In summer sultry, hot and dry weather sets in. The air temperature is consistently above + 30 ° С, in Eilat everything is + 40 ° С. The water in the Mediterranean Sea is + 24 ° С, in the Red Sea +26 ... + 28 ° С. Only very warm-loving travelers can tolerate such a climate; walks and excursions are very difficult.
In autumn the second phase of the high season begins, during this period the prices for vacations are as high as in the spring. Temperature indicators in September-October are the same as in May: + 28 ° С during the day, the sea after a hot summer is +24 ... + 25 ° С. It is still hot in Eilat in September, + 37 ° С during the daytime, so it is better to plan a trip for October, when the air cools down to a comfortable +30 ... + 32 ° С.
Winter - this is a time of pilgrimage: from mid-December to Orthodox Christmas, there are many believers in the country. It's already too cool for a beach holiday, but too uncomfortable for excursions, as it often rains. During this period, you can only get medical treatment at the resorts of the Dead Sea or bask in the sun in Eilat, where there is less rainfall than on the Mediterranean coast, and the air temperature is kept at + 20 ° C.
