10 Outdoor Activities You Must Experience in Israel
Israel has a unique and abundant range of adventurous outdoor activities to explore from. From water sports in the Red Sea to climbing desert mountains and camel riding, here are the best.
Biking
Tel Aviv has a bike share program where you can rent bikes from the streets hourly, daily, or even annually and they’re all open 24/7. There are over 150 Tel-O-Fun rental stations all over the city; outside the Carmel Market, Rothschild Boulevard, Hayarkon Park, and many more. Luckily for cyclists, Tel Aviv has plenty of bike lanes for avoiding traffic. Next time you’re visiting Tel Aviv, grab a green bike from the Namal and ride along the boardwalk, stretching the length of the beach from North to the South to enjoy life as a Tel Avivian.
Surfing
Israel has over 186 miles of stunning beaches, and luckily a sea that is free of seaweed and sharks. Due to the relaxed waves of the Mediterranean Sea, the beaches are ideal for laid back surfers and beginners. Whether it’s winter or summer in Israel, there are over 20 surfing beaches to chose from. Even if you’re new at surfing, you can rent a surfboard and have the opportunity to take both private and group lessons with the best instructors. Whether you want to get great exercise or just have a passion for being out in the sea, rent out a surfboard and enjoy the Mediterranean Sea’s waves.
Scuba Diving in the Red Sea Reef
The South of Israel, Eilat is known to be the number one holiday destination. The Red Sea is known to be one of the top three locations in the world to go scuba diving. The Red sea has small wave actions and is known to be the warmest, which is ideal in order to discover the underwater world. You can see over 1000 different species of fish and more than 250 species of corals. Divers from all over the world come to Eilat to see its underwater wonders. Even if you are afraid to scuba dive in the Red Sea, you can first attempt courses and chose from over 10 diving sites.
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3. The Hermon Mountain
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4. Dead Sea Floating
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5. Rosh HaNikra Grottoes
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Hiking Mount Bental
Mount Bental is a dormant volcano and also has a fascinating military history. If you’re up for a great workout with a fascinating view, you can hike up Har Bental and grab a drink at Coffee Annan. This will probably not be your ordinary coffee place; it is located in the Golan Heights and overlooks three Middle Eastern Countries at once; Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy hot or cold beverages with a light meal. Translated to Hebrew, the name says it all — “Cloud Coffee,” which is also a play on words after the ex-UN Secretary General, Kofi Anan. For a unique coffee in the sky, go up, explore and have a look for yourself.
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