The Negev desert covers over half of the total land area of Israel. Its beautiful landscape is full of physical and active adventures, historic and archaeological sites such as Masada, cities, such as Beer Sheva, and wonders of nature such as the Ramon Crater and Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth.
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Sand Boarding in Israel
Sand boarding is one sport that requires large areas of desert sand dunes. And Israel has that! With over 50% of Israel covered by the Negev Desert, sand surfing in the Negev in southern Israel is the ultimate thrill-seekers experience in the desert. And better still, it’s incredibly simple. Starting from the road, you’ll travel... Read More
Negev Scorpion Trail
The Scorpion Trail in the Negev Desert in Southern Israel (also known as the Scorpions Ascent, the Akrabim ascent) is a stunning scenic route which traverses some of the most beautiful scenery the desert has to offer. The Scorpion Trail is a 30km stretch of road (road 227) which runs between the Arava Valley and Central... Read More
Naama Farm, Western Negev
The Naama Farm offers the perfect outdoors activity destination for young children. Established in 1978 in the heart of the Western Negev by the Adiri family the farm now cares for a large variety of animals. Today it serves as one of the largest sheep and goat farms in the country, producing almost 1,000 liters of milk... Read More
Things to do in Beer Sheva
Beer Sheva is the capital of the Negev region of Israel, a desert city that serves as the gateway to this region. Beer Sheva is generally not on the agendas of many tourists to Israel, and is therefore somewhat of an off the beaten track destination. There are a number of interesting and unique things to do in Beer Sheva, an ancient city dating from Biblical times, including the old Turkish town, which is the only planned Ottoman city in the region, the Turkish railway station, and the Bedouin market, as well as nearby Tel Beer Sheba which is the archaeological remnants of the ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read More
Masada
Masada is not only important because it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site or an ancient fortress occupying a breathtaking strategic location high on a flat plateau above the Dead Sea, but because of its symbolic importance as a symbol of determinance and heroism which continues to this day with many Israeli soldiers sworn in here. Masada is one of the greatest archaeological sites in Israel and, perhaps, across the world. Its dramatic ascent can now be made by cablecar, but the drama and imagery that this site portrays is no less powerful than it ever was. Read More
Camel Rides in Israel
Camel rides in Israel offer a unique way to explore the landscape of the Negev Desert. Riding a camel is a unique experience and one which you are unlikely to ever forget, and where better to do it than in the authentic setting that is the desert. A number of camel farms across the Negev offer the opportunity to take camel rides in Israel in safe surroundings (and, of course, with friendly camels!) Read More
Negev Desert
Israel’s Negev Desert is pure, ethereal magic set in a starkly beautiful setting. Covering over half of Israel’s total land area, it is an area bristling with beauty. The desert is a fascinating and enchanting place, especially for those not familiar with desert landscapes. While there is a lot you can see yourself, the best... Read More
Negev Desert Wine Route
The Negev Wine Route is something surprising! Amid the harsh desert scenery which dominates the landscape of southern Israel, a series of vineyards has been built over the last decade by a number of pioneering and dedicated idealistic people, who love their land, and together with state of the art drip irrigation technology, have grown vines and created wines where just a few years before, the idea would be unimaginable. The vineyards create some highly respectable and well received wines, and offer a very unusual experience for tourists exploring the desert. Read More
Ein Avdat & Zin Valley
Ein Avdat is undoubtedly one of Israel's most striking and beautiful sites. Set within the incredible landscape of the Zin Valley in the center of Israel's Negev Desert, Ein Avdat National Park offers spectacular panoramas and enchanted hikes through the incredible desert scenery. The spectacular canyon is the result of power of the waters at Ein Avdat (the Avdat spring). It forms part of the longest wadi in the Negev, the Zin Valley, which stretches over 60km and attracts visitors from across the country. Read More
Sde Boker
The kibbutz of Sde Boker is famous as the home of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first Prime Minister whose home is now a museum open to the public, and is the feature of a number of supporting exhibits in the kibbutz. Sde Boker is located in the center of the Negev Desert in southern Israel, a community founded in 1952 by a number of pioneering families who were later joined by Ben Gurion after an interesting encounter. Today, visitors from around the world visit to learn about the life of Israel's iconic leader. Read More
Bedouin Hospitality
Bedouin hospitality experiences including camel riding, Bedouin food, and staying overnight in traditional Bedouin tents are an increasingly popular experience for tourists in Israel. The Bedouins are a group of nomadic tribes who have lived in Israel's Negev Desert for many hundreds of years, tracing their heritage back to the traders on the ancient Spice Route which crossed the region. Today, many Bedouins in Israel continue to live in traditional ways, with more and more opening up their traditions for the Israeli and international public to see, experience, and understand. Read More