Achziv National Park offers stunning beaches, seaside pools, a campsite, and history. Hence it is one of the most popular beaches in Israel. Note: if you want a free alternative to Achziv beach, I would suggest Shavei Tzion Beach. Map Achziv National Park is located in northern Israel on the Mediterranean shore. It is situated…
Tel Afek compound at Yarkon National Park has the Antipatris fort, an artificial lake, paddling pools, and a large picnic area. Note: This article contains information about Afek. If you are interested in the other Yarkon National Park compound, check out Yarkon Springs. Map Yarkon National Park is in central Israel between Petah Tikva and Rosh…
What does Amfi mean? What is the difference between the Roman Theater and Amphitheater? And is there an amphitheater in Caesarea? These are the questions that we will be answering in this post. Let’s begin! Amfi The word amphitheater has the prefix “Amfi,” which means “on both sides” in Ancient Greek. For example, frogs belong…
Tel Yodfat and Mount Atzmon offer lovely loop tracks through the Hellenistic city of Jotapata and the surrounding mountains. Map Tel Yodfat National Park is located near the modern Moshav Yodfat in Lower Galilee. And if you have been following my blog for a while, you will remember our previous visit to the town. On…
Taninim Stream Nature Reserve is full of nature, wildlife, and archeological remains. And families love it due to the short tracks. Map Taninim Stream Nature Reserve is located not far from Caesarea National Park and adjacent to Jisr al-Zarqa. Note: you can click on the site plan to enlarge it. Tracks There are four tracks…
Masada National Park tells the extraordinary story of Masada, an ancient fortress in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea. Note: The word Masada means a fortress (literal translation from Hebrew). And due to the selected location, it was a stronghold. Map Masada National Park is near the Dead Sea between Ein Gedi and Ein…