Constructed from a mosaic of different quarters, each with a strong identity, Jerusalem also houses the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock: three holy monuments for each of the three monotheistic religions.

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Outside of the old centre of Jerusalem, the Yad Vashem memorial is undoubtedly the must-see museum in the 'Holy City' . 

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Ein Gedi is an oasis nestling on the shores of the Dead Sea.

Ein Gedi

Mitzpe Ramon is the town that overlooks the incredible crater of Makhtesh Ramon. For a few years some unusual hotels have been opening in this little town. It's a good place to stay to explore the crater.

Mitzpe Ramon

Israel has  150 kilometres of Mediterranean coast with very varied scenery: caves, plains, and seaside town promenades, as well as lots of places where you can indulge in water sports.

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The Mediterranean coast has two faces: I preferred the north of the country, because it is more authentic. The cliffs of western Galilee are really worth a visit. The old town of Acre is a jewel and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site: you can walk on its walls which overlook the sea, and some people even dive off them. Further down, Haïfa has kilometres of sandy beaches but I preferred climbing Mont Carmel in order to admire the coastal plain. I didn't much like the south part of the coast which is more modern: from Tel Aviv to Ashdod there is a monotonous stream of big buildings spoiling the countryside. The only exception was when I walked along the seafront from Tel Aviv and arrived at the port of Jaffa , which is one of the oldest in the world. Originally a Muslim town, you now find art galleries, jewellers and trendy restaurants there. It's an ideal place to relax.

Israel has 150 kilometres of Mediterranean coast with very varied scenery: caves, plains, and seaside town promenades, as well as lots of places where you can indulge in water sports.

Israel has some lovely Mediterranean shoreline, and not little coves, but immense sandy beaches. If you want to enjoy these beaches you have two choices: either go to a seaside resort (Natanya, Ashdod, Akhziv etc.) or try the virgin beaches (Ga’ash, Ceasarea, Shavei Zion, etc.). Personally, I tend to prefer the second option. But the Mediterranean coast isn't just about beaches. It also has a rich heritage, including Ceasarea, the towns of St John d'Acre and Haifa, the countryside, and the villages on the hills next to the coast (Hof HaCarmel Forest, the natural park of Mount Carmel and the village of Zikhon Yaakov, etc.). So even if it's difficult to resist the siren call of the beach, during your <a href="/israel/">trip to Israel</a> it's worth going into the hills where you will have magnificent views of the Mediterranean

Most of Israel's population lives on the Mediterranean coast. So it's a very lively region where there are lots of things to do.

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