The first surfboard was brought to Israel by a Californian doctor in the 1950’s. Now, over fifty years on, Israelis have developed into a country of surfers, and as soon as the waves get good, the beaches become dotted with surfers of all abilities.

Regarded by some as a suburb to the north of Tel Aviv, Herzliya is a city in its own right. Herzliya Pituach, the coastal neighborhood of this city, is one of Israel’s most exclusive, with ambassadors and industrialists among its residents.

Israel’s Coastal Plain might be the most densely populated part of the country, but it offers some stunning landscapes, great beaches, and fascinating sites. And with great transport links, and small distances it is easy to get around.