From north to south, Israel is a diverse country with different landscapes and sites. The center of Israel has its own geography and attractions that are situated along the Mediterranean coastal plain. Cities like Herzliya, Caesarea and Zichron Yaakov can be found in the center, along with Abu Gosh, Tel Gezer and Carmei Yosef. The center of Israel is beautiful, temperate and enjoyable any time of year. Here is some further information on areas included in the center of Israel and how best to visit them.
The Center
The Center
Israeli Adventures for the Whole Family
We know that not all of you coming to Israel are blissful newlyweds or intrepid solo travelers, which is why we’ve gathered up our favorite Israeli adventures for the whole family! We go from south to north, and everywhere in between, with our favorite outdoor activities for kids of all ages. If you’re looking for... Read More
Tel Gezer & Carmei Yosef
Half way between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, in the foothills of the Jerusalem Hills, Tel Gezer National Park houses impressive archaeological ruins in a tranquil natural setting. Today, the surrounding Gezer Region houses small villages such as Carmei Yosef, with eco-touristic sites, and a monthly market. Tel Gezer National Park Seldom does one site have... Read More
Caesarea
Caesarea is a magnificent site, a national park where amazing ancient harbor ruins, beautiful beaches, and impressive modern residences sit side by side. Named by Travel & Leisure as the best tourist spot in the Middle East in 2020, Caesarea is originally an ancient Herodian port city located on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast about halfway between Tel... Read More
Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel towers over 15 miles of Israel's Mediterranean Coastline between Hadera and Haifa. Mount Carmel has always been a symbol of beauty, and whilst it is not especially high, with a peak of just 550m above sea level, the change in scenery from the flat Coastal Plain makes it a striking landform. Ranging views across the flat coastal plain and onto the Mediterranean to the West, and the Alona and later Jezreel Valleys in the Galilee to the East are breathtaking. Read MoreZichron Yaakov
Zichron Yaakov is one of the first 'modern' settlements in Israel. Located upon Mount Carmel, with magnificent views across the Coastal Plain to the Mediterranean, the town was founded in 1882 by 100 Jewish pioneers, returning to their Biblical homeland from Romania. Today, the town is a big tourist center - its quaint main shopping street is lined with cafes which sit alongside historic buildings, whilst the town is also famous for the Carmel Winery, one of Israel's top vineyards which is located here. Read More
Alexander River
The Alexander River, in the Emek Hefer Region of Israel's Mediterranean Coastal Plain is a beautifully restored river which runs the width of Israel to its estuary near the moshav of Beit Yannai. Along its course, a number of beautiful parks have been developed, including on where you can see the amazing softshell turtles which make the river their home, as well as hiking and biking routes, and of course, the beach where the river meets the sea. Read MoreAbu Gosh
The town of Abu Gosh, just outside Jerusalem in the Jerusalem Hills is the unrivaled hummus capital of Israel, and some would say, the world. An Arab-Israeli village, Abu Gosh is famed across Israel for its fifteen amazing hummus restaurants, with Israelis traveling from far and wide to eat. As well as its food, Abu Gosh is famous for the Abu Gosh Music Festival, a vocal music festival which takes place twice a year and attracts some impressive performers. Read More
Bat Yam’s Artists Colony: Temporary, Makeshift, and Gritty
The coastal city of Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv has in the last weeks seen the emergence of a makeshift, temporary artists colony and gallery on the city's main beach. Set to remain in place for about a month, the Bat Yam Artists Colony will host artists from Israel and abroad, ranging in style from visual arts, through to the performing arts. The artists will live in temporary structures along the beach, and the gallery space will be within the abandoned Riviera nightclub. The Bat Yam Artists Colony will live during the month of August, 2011. Read More
Israel’s Mediterranean Coast
Much of the west of is boarded by the Mediterreanean Sea. From the urban metropolis that is Tel Aviv, to the villages and remote beaches of the Western Galilee, this diverse and beautiful coastline. The Coastal Plain is home to most of Israel's population, urban, economic, cultural and leisure activities, including some of the country's coolest and most unique sites and activities. Read More