Mitzpe Ramon is the town that overlooks the incredible crater of Makhtesh Ramon. For a few years some unusual hotels have been opening in this little town. It's a good place to stay to explore the crater.

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Shalom and welcome to Israël! Did you imagine lands dating back to the time of Moses? Israël has become a very modern country, with overwhelming technological advances: the GDP per capita of this tiny country is just behind the UK on a global scale! To come to Israël, is to immerse yourself in a land where legend and reality are intimately linked. From the little streets in Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives,, from the fortress of Massada, in Sinaï, to the wailing wall in Tel Aviv; there isn’t one place that hasn’t been mentioned in a historical text... and it’s for the best! However, Israël, isn’t only about that: the coastal resort of Eilat, the shores of the Dead Sea or even the long walks in the desert are all options for excursions, walks and adventures, just waiting to be lived. Why not also try and visit Palestine, where you will be welcomed by a proud and warm populace, always happy to share their history and amazing heritage, built up over thousands of years by different cultures who have resided there. So don’t be intimidated and go and explore this unknown land, to discover, day after day, the thousand and one facets of an extraordinary destination!

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The favorite seaside resort of Russian oligarchs and salt water bathing fans: the Dead Sea.

On this little portion of the Middle East, no larger than the size of Austria, the beauty of culture and nature permanently compete with one another. See for yourself: you are in one of the cradles of humanity and history in this land stretching back over more than 9 millennia. During your vacation in Jordan, you will peruse a life-sized history book. It only requires travelling to Jordan to experience it: from the banks of the enigmatic Dead Sea to the Jordan Valley passing via the superb city of Petra, rendered eternally famous by Spielberg in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Biblical echoes mix with those of Greco-Roman ruins. As far as nature is concerned, you will also be captured by the beauties of Jordan: At the top of the list, the desert of Wadi Rum, called “the valley of the Moon,” is a harmony of colours where rocks, sand, granite and sandstone intertwine to create the most magnificent life-sized murals. In addition, the deep canyons of the desert or the colourful underwater floors of the Red Sea will not fail to enchant you...

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The sea of Galilee will please those who love religious and archaeological sites as much as nature lovers. 

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To really experience the Sea of Galilee, it would be a shame to just stay on its shores: you must go on it in a boat. Once aboard I relived the miraculous catch of fish scene by throwing in the net to try to catch wriggling fish but it turned out this biblical scene is a bit misleading... all I caught was a tin can! But I was able to admire the landscape!
All around the sea you can find several places to include in your visit: Hattin, the site of the great battle between Saladin and the Crusaders; the Church of the Multiplication built in the location of the multiplication of loaves according to the Bible,... I was also able to go to the ruins of Capernaum and even to the place where the River Jordan meets the sea.
The shores are adapted for prayer and contemplation in different parts. I have a very deep memory of outdoor mass as the sun set... Whether you're a believer or not, let yourself go surrounded by the serenity of the water!

The Sea of Galilee is a well of freshness in a country where the desert and sand reign.

The sea of Galilee is Israel's biggest reserve of fresh water. It's probably why there aren't really any water sports on it. However, there are lots of things to see around the sea of Galilee which makes it a good choice for a visit during a <a href="/israel/">trip to Israel</a>. The area is especially well-known for having lots of important Christian sites (the Mount of the Beatitudes, Capernaum, the Church of the Multiplication) and some people even get baptised there. The lake is surrounded by numerous kibbutz of which some have become real holiday resorts (like Ein Gev kibbutz). Surprisingly, there's not a lot to see in the town of Tiberias. It's usually visited because it's the biggest town in the region and houses the tomb of Maimonides, one of the most distinguished Jewish thinkers of Arabic Andalusia. The more sporty among you can cycle round the lake (about 60 kilometres) but you need to keep your spirits up because there is absolutely no shade and the temperatures can get very high. I tried it once and gave up...

The sea of Galilee will please those who love religious and archaeological sites as much as nature lovers.

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