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I bet you didn't know, but Israel has 49 National Parks. Israel's national parks are diverse and offer a wide range of experiences, from ancient archaeological sites to natural wonders.
Here are some of our favorite ones:
Apollonia is a hidden gem in the center of Israel you don't want to miss!
With oceanfront parkland featuring remains of a Roman villa, a fortress & Byzantine glass kilns you'll have a blast here!
Beit Guvrin is not only a national park but also a UNESCO world heritage site Located not too far from Jerusalem.
This is a fairly large complex, which includes about 5 different sites with the main ones being Tel Maresha, Maresha caves, The northern city complex, and the reconstructed ancient wine press and olive press.
The highlight is the caves that are spectacular in beauty but apart from the caves the area is very beautiful and there are great trails, beautiful ruins, and interesting history.
Mitzprh Ramon is the viewpoint where you can see the Maktesh Ramon - the largest erosion crater in the world!
We always enjoy visiting this place on the way down south of Israel.
This is a unique place you don't want to miss.
In the Carmel Mountains near Haifa, there is a nature reserve called 'Little Switzerland' because it is somewhat reminiscent of the landscapes of Switzerland. Very green reserve and lots of vegetation and mountains.
There are a few routes that can be done, we did the circular partial route because we wanted to see some nature and also to see the hidden gem of the route, a place called 'The Pipe'.
From the Little Switzerland parking lot, we followed the route marked in 𝗿𝗲𝗱, after a walk of about 700 meters, you will reach a split of paths with a 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 marked path to the left into a shady stream channel.
I must point out that it is very easy to miss it and continued walking.
After about 10 minutes of ascent, you will see a 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.
It says there is a rock with a marking of two white stripes, but it is very difficult to spot it so just look for the iron gate. This is where we get off the green path towards the pipe. A minute and a half of walking down a narrow path will lead us to the pipe.
It is a kind of half-horizontal pipe hewn in the rock. It is not really clear how the pipes were formed and there are claims that they were formed by water flows that eroded the rock.
Masada is one of the most important and central places in Israel
This is a place that is usually very busy on weekends so it is advisable to schedule your arrival during the week.
It is a place with a lot of history so we would recommend coming with a guide or on an organized trip so you can really enjoy this place.
Due to its proximity to the Dead Sea, you can combine your trip to Masada with the dead sea!
It is recommended to come to see the sunrise, but keep in mind that it is a 3-hour drive from Tel Aviv, so either you will sleep in the Dead Sea.
If you drive up Israel’s lovely coastline, you will reach Rosh Hanikra, Israel's northernmost edge of the coast.
Rosh Hanikra, a glorious towering cliff dotted with winding grottoes.
A short walk at the heart of the cliff reveals the grottos which are actually marine caves. The grottos were created following a series of subterranean tremors which cracked the rock. Rainwater flowing through these cracks and the gushing sea waves created this natural phenomenon, unique in Israel!
The cable car route which is the shortest and steepest in the world takes the visitors 70 meters down at a 60 degrees angle. The view from the cable car is nothing but magnificent.
If you're planning to visit northern Israel you don't want to miss this spot!
Lying at the foot of Mt. Hermon is the largest fortress remaining in Israel from the Middle Ages! It was built in the 13th century and is with breathtaking views of the Golan.
Below the fortress are the lush Banias forests with rivers and waterfalls.
For the water lovers among you, this is a place that tourists are not so familiar with and it is located in an area called the Valley of the springs, with its jewel being a place called Gan Hashlosha - the Sahne.
Sahne comes from the Arabic word Sakhne which means Hot! 🔥
It is a very beautiful national park that gives the feeling that you are in an oasis.
For those who have been to Mexico this place is pretty similar to a Cenote.