Holy Land Travel: Things You Should Not Miss in Central Israel November 3, 2009
Posted by janey in : vacation resorts , trackbackIsrael is a country that is enveloped in spiritual mysticism. History shows how many religious battles have occurred in Israel that took the lives of hundreds of thousands of our ancestors. As Israel bore witness to these struggles, it also left us with remnants of the biblical and historical structures that perpetually remind us of our history.
We hear of many negative things in the news about Israel every day. Because of this, many people are reluctant to believe that it is one of the most sought for vacation spots by travelers around the world. Israel’s central area alone has greatly developed to become one of its fast flourishing areas. Tourism is highly evident in Central Israel by the wide array of high-end, mid-range and economical hotels that are standing there today. Conveniently, these hotels are built within the area of Central Israel’s historic, religious and business areas
Tel Aviv is, for sure, the most popular Central Israeli vacation destination. It is made famous by its beautiful beaches, busy public markets, and nocturnal character. It is coined as the “City that Never Sleeps”, which makes it obviously the counterpart of the USA’s New York City. All around, you will find hotels in Tel Aviv that cater to different travel budget ranges. Many of them are even regarded as some of the best Israel hotels.
While Tel Aviv and the other more popular Israel cities such as Jerusalem draw thousands of tourists, certain smaller towns and tourist attractions in Central Israel are overlooked. One of these untold secrets in Israel is Netanya. It houses a beach that stretches for fourteen kilometers, where most of the best hotels in Netanya are conveniently situated with views of the awe-striking Mediterranean Sea. Not many people know that Israel is one of the world’s largest exporters of diamonds. Many elite travelers, however, are slowly discovering the diamond trade in Netanya, which greatly adds to its tourism value.
It is highly recommended for flower lovers to visit Netanya between February and March. Dark blue irises are in full bloom in the south of the city during this time of year. It has become a popular tourist stop because of the iris natural preserve that is built there. Tourists can enjoy a relaxing walk on the pathway and immerse themselves in the beauty and fragrance of these flowers. Netanya also has parks and squares in the middle of the city that offer a long list of attractions and activities that every traveler should check out.
Just outside of Netanya is the Poleg Nature Reserve. It is popular among the adventurous visitors who are always looking for a trail to conquer. Guided hiking trips are offered through the trail near the Poleg river that meets the vast open sea. Because wild flowers grow alongside the trail, the Poleg Nature Reserve has also become popular among botanists. The eucalyptus trees also attract tourists in the reserve. The trees were planted to help drain the swamps that develop in the plains of Sharon. Today, these trees have spread. They perennially serve their purpose as they were meant to, and they add to the beauty of this growing tourist hot spot.
This is just a piece of what Central Israel has to offer. Aside from the historical and biblical sites that the country is known for, other neighboring cities also offer various tourist spots of different taste, color and flavor. Modernization is embraced in these regions, but it has never sacrificed the environment, the heritage and the rich history that makes Israel truly a blessed country.
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