- Israel: Where Is This Promised Land?
- How to get to Israel?
- Holidays in Israel
- Israeli beaches
- Souvenirs from Israel
Many who are going to receive medical treatment at the Dead Sea, immerse themselves in ancient history, come off at parties in Israeli clubs, have a vague idea of where Israel is. The ideal time to relax on the Dead Sea is the spring and autumn months, on the Red Sea - April-May and September-October, and on the Mediterranean - the beginning of autumn and the end of spring. The decline in tourist activity is observed in winter due to cool weather (nevertheless, pilgrims flock here in December-January) and in summer, when the country mercilessly gives vacationers its more than 40-degree "breath".
Israel: where is this Promised Land?
Israel, covering an area of 22,072 square kilometers, is located in Asia (southwest of the mainland). On the southwest side it borders the Gaza Strip and Egypt, on the north - Lebanon, on the northeast - Syria, on the east - Jordan. The south of Israel is washed by the Red Sea, and the west by the Mediterranean Sea.
The country is characterized by geographical diversity: in the north of Israel there is the Carmel mountain range, in the east - the Jordan Valley, and in the south - the Negev Desert, where, moreover, there is a 40-kilometer Ramon crater (its width is 10 km). Israel consists of Jerusalem, Haifa, South, Central, North, Tel Aviv and the districts of Judea and Samaria.
How to get to Israel?
With El Al and Aeroflot, everyone will be able to take a flight Moscow - Tel Aviv, which lasts 4 hours. Aeroflot also flies to Ovda airport (60 km from Eilat). If travelers decide to fly to Israel with a stopover in the Belarusian capital, they will be offered to use the services of Belavia, and if in Istanbul, then Turkish Airlines. Residents of St. Petersburg can fly to Tel Aviv with "Russia", and Rostov-on-Don - with "Donavia".
Holidays in Israel
Travelers go to Tel Aviv for the sake of the best concert halls, modern skyscrapers, trendy restaurants and clubs, to Nazareth - for the sake of all kinds of cathedrals, in particular, the Church of the Archangel Gabriel, to Jerusalem - for the sake of the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and other religious shrines, in Haifa - for Mount Carmel, the Bahá'í World Center, Stella Maris Monastery.
A beach vacation on the Mediterranean Sea awaits tourists in Netanya (families with children flock here), Herzliya (focused on wealthy vacationers), Tel Aviv (popular with youth companies due to the bars concentrated here and disco and foam parties) with their sandy coast.
Those wishing to improve their health, namely, to heal joints and get rid of a runny nose and cough, are welcome at the resort of Tiberias, which is famous for its hot springs.
Israeli beaches
- Amphi Beach: The beach is home to a diving shop, Napoel Marine Sports Club, non-motor boat and water sports equipment rentals.
- Poleg Beach: famous for its discos and beach soccer competitions. And you will be able to have a snack with seafood on Poleg Beach in the restaurant “Tamuz”.
- Onot Beach: This sandy corner of Netanya, operating in June-September, is always full of life: the youth on Onot Beach prefer to play beach volleyball and football, spend time at discos in a local bar, where a DJ often performs.
- Dado Beach: This Haifa beach has restaurants with playgrounds and outdoor terraces. The safety of tourists is monitored by lifeguards from 4 towers installed on Dado Beach. On Saturday you should come here for the performances of dance groups (in winter they are held at 11 am, and in summer - at 6 pm).
Souvenirs from Israel
It is unforgivable to return from Israel without cosmetics of such brands as Ahava, Sea of Spa, Sea of Life and others, all kinds of icons, oil, bean paste (hummus), coffee with cardamom, Israeli olives and dates, minora, pomegranate wine, curly candles, painted dishes.
