Why You Should Consider Visiting Israel

Israel is a county that may not immediately come to mind as being a tourist destination yet it’s well worth a visit.

Israel’s sight-seeing opportunities are diverse, ranging from the vast sands of the Judean Desert to the saltiest sea in the world – the Dead Sea. Head to ancient biblical cities, covered markets and high-rise metropolises. Israel has a great deal to offer.

Some of the top rated things to do and see there are:

Swim in the dead sea – an intensely salty, mineral-rich body of water, lying at the lowest point on earth. It is impossible to sink. Expect to see people reading their papers whilst lying in the sea! The minerals in the dead sea are reputed to possess health giving properties. Even if you don’t think that it’s nevertheless fun to cover yourself in it…

Jerusalem’s Mea She’arim district is home to the country’s biggest community of strictly observant Orthodox Jews where you will discover the East European dress and traditions alive.

Visit some markets. Enjoy Tel Aviv’s fascinating Shuk HaCarmel, or Carmel Market, which features great selections of seasonings, flowers, fresh foods and trinkets. In Jerusalem, haggle for anything from genuine gold jewellery to souvenirs.

See the desert and stay with a nomadic tribe under canvas – an exciting night!

Plunge in the world class waters of Eilat – rich in coral and perfect underwater exploring. If scuba diving isn’t for you, you can opt for snorkelling or perhaps a submarine tour. Eilat’s amazing Marine Observatory gives you the chance to view the beautiful wildlife without even getting your toes damp!

Dome of the Rock. The stunning dome stands high on Temple Mount and has spiritual significance for both Jews and Muslims.

The church of the Holy Sepulchre, is traditionally considered the site where Jesus died. It is the heart of the christian Quarter and is made up of a complex of luxuriant shrines.

Yad Vashem is a moving memorial to the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Masada is the ruins of the Palace of King Herod constructed on the ridge of Masada. It was the site of a brutal battle where Jews made their final stand battling the Romans.

The famous stones of the Western Wall in Jerusalem are worn smooth by years of touching. Prayers are written on paper and pushed between the stones.

The Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City is the route Jesus is reputed to have travelled from judgment to crucifixion.

Stay on a Kibbutz. They are located throughout Israel and are based upon people working and living together.

Israel offers over 50 national parks and nature reserves – all of which are actually worth an outing.

In the largest city, Tel Aviv you can indulge your urban tastes. It offers galleries and museums, opera, theatre, dance and top quality restaurants with fine cuisines from around the world.

Beaches are in abundance. You can sail, go swimming, sunbathe or waterski, sometimes in locations only minutes from the city centre.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were found by a Bedouin shepherd boy in ancient pottery jars in the 40′s. They are hailed as the greatest manuscript discovery of modern times. They consists of around 900 papers and contain texts from the Hebrew Bible.

Israel is a country that is without doubt worth a visit!

If you can’t visit Israel this year, why not try a staycation. Check out some Cornwall cottages and Dorset cottages and try a holiday in the south of England.
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