Iris Atropurpurea is a protected plant that can be met only in Israel and Syria. Nahal Poleg (Netanya) is one of the best places to see it. Note: another popular related place is Coastal Iris Trail at Ilanot Forest. Table of Contents1 Map2 Trails3 Entrance Fee4 Opening Hours5 What does Iris mean?6 When does Coastal…
Nahal HaShofet offers various trails, including an easy loop and an accessible path with pools and breathtaking nature. Note: Nahal HaShofet reopened after renovations in April 2024. We revisited it in September 2024, and most of the photos and the video are from that visit. Table of Contents1 Map2 Tracks3 Cycling Trails4 Opening Hours5 Entrance…
Rehavia (also Rechavia) is a Jerusalem neighborhood located between the city center and Talbiya. Table of Contents1 About2 Map3 Ratisbonne Monastery4 Bezalel5 Monastery Of The Cross6 Knesset About Rehavia became known as a neighborhood of upper-class Ashkenazi Jews, home to professors and intellectuals, particularly émigrés from Germany. Many of the country’s early leaders lived in…
Beit Yanai Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Israel. At this beach, you can swim, hike, see birds, kite surfers, and other things. Table of Contents1 Map2 Entrance Fee3 Opening Hours4 Lodging5 Dogs6 Contact Information7 Facilities8 Trails9 Winter Visit at Beit Yanai Beach10 Sand Sculptures Competition At Beit Yanai Beach11 Summary Map…
When you say Independence Day in Israel, most Israeli will think about barbecue. And indeed, barbecue and grilling become so popular during Independence Day that many say: “Eating is our National sport.” But some people celebrate differently, and in this post, I will show several alternatives to barbecue. Table of Contents1 Nautical Independence Day In…
Herodium (Herodion) National Park is a truncated cone-shaped hill near Jerusalem. And besides the palace fortress, you can also visit Herod`s tomb. Table of Contents1 Map2 Directions3 Entrance Fee4 Tours5 Herodion in the Bible5.1 Direct Mentions – Romans 16:115.2 Indirect Mentions6 King Herod6.1 Herod, The Builder7 History7.1 The Construction Of Herodium8 At Herodium National Park9…