Israel is a country that is enveloped in spiritual mysticism. History tells how many religious struggles have occurred in Israel that claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of our ancestors. As Israel bore witness to these struggles, it also left us with remnants of the biblical and historical structures that perpetually remind us of our history.
Because of all the things we hear from the news every day, it may be hard for many people to believe that Israel is known as one of the top vacation destinations the world over. The central region of the country alone has greatly developed to become one of its fast flourishing areas. Tourism is highly evident in Central Israel by the wide array of luxurious, mid-range and humble hotels that are standing there today. Conveniently, these hotels are built within the area of Central Israel’s historic, religious and business areas
Without a doubt, Tel Aviv is the most widely known Central Israeli destination by travelers the world over. It is made famous by its beautiful beaches, busy public markets, and nocturnal character. It is coined as the “City that Never Sleeps”, which makes it obviously the counterpart of the United States’ Big Apple. All around, you will find hotels in Tel Aviv that cater to different travel budget ranges. Many of them are even regarded as some of the best Israel hotels.
While Tel Aviv and the other more popular Israel cities such as Jerusalem draw thousands of tourists, small Central Israeli towns and cities are neglected. One of these untold secrets in Israel is Netanya. It houses a beach that stretches for fourteen kilometers, where most of the best Netanya hotels are conveniently situated with views of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Not many people know that Israel is one of the world’s largest exporters of diamonds. Many elite travelers, however, are slowly discovering the diamond trade in Netanya, which greatly adds to its tourism value.
It is best for visitors who are drawn to flowers to visit Netanya between February and March. This is the period of the year when dark blue irises are in full bloom in the south of the city. It has become a popular tourist stop because of the iris natural preserve that is built there. Tourists can enjoy a quiet walk on the pathway and immerse themselves in the beauty and fragrance of these flowers. Netanya also has parks and squares in the middle of the city that are full of things to see and do for the visitors.
Just a few kilometers drive from Netanya is the Poleg Nature Reserve. It is popular among the adventurous visitors who are always looking for a trail to conquer. Guided hiking trips are offered through the trail near the Poleg river that meets the vast open sea. Because wild flowers grow alongside the trail, the Poleg Nature Reserve has also become popular among botanists. The eucalyptus trees also attract tourists in the reserve. The trees were planted to help drain the swamps that develop in the plains of Sharon. Today, these trees have spread. They perennially serve their purpose as they were meant to, and they add to the beauty of this growing tourist hot spot.
Above is just a short preview of what Central Israel has in store for its visitors. Aside from the historical and biblical spots that the country is known for, other neighboring cities also offer various tourist spots of different taste, color and flavor. While Central Israel has welcomed modernization with open arms, it has never compromised its environment, heritage and rich history.
