Israel might be a small country but that doesn’t mean you’re not spoilt for choice when it comes to natural wonders. And the fact that the country is so diverse in its landscapes – mountains and waterfalls, deserts and coral reefs, rock formations and caves, rivers and canyons – means there’s plenty to see.
Here are some of the most breathtaking and spectacular sights we think you shouldn’t miss, when you’re in the land of Milk and Honey…
1. The Dead Sea – a must-see on any trip to Israel, since what other body of water can you name that’s filled with so much saline, no living creature can exist there? Yes, the Dead Sea is almost 10 times more salty than any ocean on the planet, which means you all attempts to swim there will end in failure. But floating is incredibly fun (you can actually read a book, whilst in the water!) and the ‘salt mushrooms’ (formations that appeared a while back) parallel to the beach are an truly astonishing site.
Consider taking a Dead Sea guided tour, and then you can split the day between the lowest point on earth and an ancient Herodian fortress in the Judean desert by the name of Masada. Either hike up or take a cable car to its top and marvel at astonishing views that stretch over to the Dead Sea and onto Jordan. The two sites are just half an hour apart by car but it’s a little awkward to move between them using public transport.
Young woman reads a book floating in the Dead Sea in Israel
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2. The Grottos at Rosh ha Nikra
Arguably one of the most beautiful spots in Israel, Rosh ha Nikra is the furthest point north in the country, just metres from Israel’s border with Lebanon. Think glittering shades of Mediterranean turquoise blue combined with spectacular white limestone cliffs and throw in some natural grottos for good measure – trust is, it’s as good as it sounds.
Grottoes Rosh – ha – Nikra – geological formation in northern Israel, on the border with Lebanon. Karst cave in the limestone mountain.
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To get down to the grottos, you’ll take a short but steep cable car ride that takes less than two minutes. From there, you can wander through the grottoes, watching the water splash against the rocks, then exit and be greeted by wonderful views of the Israeli coastline. This is nature at its most gorgeous.
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