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.

Middle East

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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Red Sea

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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Dead Sea

Israel has  150 kilometres of Mediterranean coast with very varied scenery: caves, plains, and seaside town promenades, as well as lots of places where you can indulge in water sports.

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The Mediterranean coast has two faces: I preferred the north of the country, because it is more authentic. The cliffs of western Galilee are really worth a visit. The old town of Acre is a jewel and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site: you can walk on its walls which overlook the sea, and some people even dive off them. Further down, Haïfa has kilometres of sandy beaches but I preferred climbing Mont Carmel in order to admire the coastal plain. I didn't much like the south part of the coast which is more modern: from Tel Aviv to Ashdod there is a monotonous stream of big buildings spoiling the countryside. The only exception was when I walked along the seafront from Tel Aviv and arrived at the port of Jaffa , which is one of the oldest in the world. Originally a Muslim town, you now find art galleries, jewellers and trendy restaurants there. It's an ideal place to relax.

Israel has 150 kilometres of Mediterranean coast with very varied scenery: caves, plains, and seaside town promenades, as well as lots of places where you can indulge in water sports.

Israel has some lovely Mediterranean shoreline, and not little coves, but immense sandy beaches. If you want to enjoy these beaches you have two choices: either go to a seaside resort (Natanya, Ashdod, Akhziv etc.) or try the virgin beaches (Ga’ash, Ceasarea, Shavei Zion, etc.). Personally, I tend to prefer the second option. But the Mediterranean coast isn't just about beaches. It also has a rich heritage, including Ceasarea, the towns of St John d'Acre and Haifa, the countryside, and the villages on the hills next to the coast (Hof HaCarmel Forest, the natural park of Mount Carmel and the village of Zikhon Yaakov, etc.). So even if it's difficult to resist the siren call of the beach, during your <a href="/israel/">trip to Israel</a> it's worth going into the hills where you will have magnificent views of the Mediterranean

Most of Israel's population lives on the Mediterranean coast. So it's a very lively region where there are lots of things to do.

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