Mitzpe Ramon

Mitzpe Ramon to become Israel's 'Space City,' creating new hub for civil space exploration

Space City aims to become Israel’s largest civilian space investigation and development campus, funded by government and private organizations, in collaboration with Nvidia.

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The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

THE NANA WINERY visitor area.

Desert dreams: Nana Winery brings fine wine to Mitzpe Ramon

 Participants from the Birthright group in Mitzpe Ramon, June 2025.

Birthright participants demonstrate resilience and a deep love of Israel amid Iran war - interview


Isrotel opens its new hotel in Mitzpe Ramon. And how much will a night cost you?

The Isrotel hotel chain announces the opening of reservations for the new Daroma Hotel in Mitzpe Ramon, its third hotel to open this year, as part of its 2025 expansion plan.

 Daroma Hotel

A night at the Six Senses Shaharut: Where you could live like the 'White Lotus' actors

It all starts when you finally arrive at the property, which is as off the grid as you can get in Israel. It’s somewhere near Mitzpeh Ramon, but all you can see are the hills of the desert.

 THE SIX SENSES Shaharut blends into the landscape in a unique way.

The Israeli company that will take part in a space flight to Mars

Israeli startup Inhayle wins EXPAND space accelerator program, set to join NASA's lunar settlement project and explore investment opportunities.

 Inhayle's win

Intimate in the desert: An unforgettable experience in Ramon Crater

In the heart of the Ramon Crater, don't miss the 12th Intimidbar festival - a multicultural celebration of music, art, and culture.

 Music Festival

Intimidbar makes it a Negev dozen: Mitzpe Ramon hosts popular music fest. for 12th time

This year’s rollout, which takes place in the Spices Quarter near the western entrance to Mitzpe Ramon September 18-20, should deliver the perennial goods with an intriguing spread of bands.

 HADAG NAHASH at least year’s Intimidbar Festival.

White wonder in the Negev: Blooming quarries & endless hikes

The Drimia maritima's early bloom in the Negev is a sight to behold, showcasing its beauty against the desert backdrop. Explore and enjoy this natural wonder.

 Mitzpe Ramon

Jackal bites baby's face near Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev

This is the second time in a month and a half that the paramedic had to treat a child during a camping trip in the Negev.

 Jackal prinia seen in the Negev Desert, southern Israel, on June 19, 2020.

Innovation in Mitzpe Ramon: Jewish National Fund's new venture

JNF USA launches a NIS 10 million innovation hub, aiming to foster startups and entrepreneurs, including space tech pioneers.


Mekorot to double the amount of water supplied to the Mitzpe Ramon area

 A monitor station run by Mekorot measures the water quality of the Sea of Galilee on January 23, 2023.

Taking a puff: Wasp spotted holding cigarette in Israel's Mitzpe Ramon

A wasp was seen clutching a cigarette filter in the Mitzpe Ramon crater. One man in the area saw it and took a stunning wildlife photo.

 A wasp is seen carrying a cigarette butt in the Ramon crater.