MEITAL SHARABI

Stone alleys, surprising galleries, cooking workshops, a sunset restaurant, and B&Bs with a sea view. We returned to Ein Hod and discovered an artists’ village offering far more than expected.

Recent floods filled natural rock pools in the Arava streams, including Gev Holit after years of dry spell. Explore top hiking and 4x4 routes, from Nahal Masor to Nekarot Reservoir.

Built nearly 20 years ago, the Gush Etzion bike singletrack is restored. On Nov 13, it features at the Tour de Gush riding event with a 28 km route and an easier option.

Worth a Journey ranked Ramat Hanadiv at 63rd place among the 100 best parks in the world for 2026. The only other Israeli entry, Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park, ranked lower down.

A new tourist spot: Kiryat Motzkin is preparing for a landmark project. Permit granted for a hotel featuring a rooftop pool and spa, children's attractions, and 100 rooms. Opening set for 2029.

From this Friday, musical Kabbalat Shabbat services, tours, and workshops begin at national parks, with Hanukkah candle lightings to follow. Most activities are included with entry.

Golan grove tours, oil production insights, food journeys, coffee carts, bakeries, beauty products, a pub, and workshops - explore the Golan Olive Branch Days Festival during harvest season.

1,000 guided tours, regional weeks, and major Friday events with The Revivo Project in Jerusalem, Berry Sakharof and Dudu Tassa by the Kinneret, and Lior Narkis at Tel Ashkelon.

The Botmia Reservoir, built after the Six-Day War for agriculture, is a quiet hidden spot in the eastern Golan. The authority recommends it for a brief outing with precise directions.

Tomer Agay, Oshry Mashid, Ohad Levi, Hmodi Okala, Asaf Shtern, and Eran Nachshon will cook at Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel from Nov 3 to Dec 10 with Israeli wineries. All meals are kosher.