After we excitedly welcomed the arrival of 2023 - it's time to plan the experiences of the new year. One of the best experiences is of course a vacation and a trip in the great outdoors with family members, friends or in pairs and individuals.
"Israeli nature, as we know, is spectacular all year round, but each month is endowed with its characteristic uniqueness," notes Or Cohen, the director of marketing for the Nature and Parks Authority.
"The diversity that exists in the landscapes of our small country - starting with the forests, through the waterfalls, for the open areas and ending with the plains of the desert - allows us to enjoy nature every month and every season, and to adapt ourselves and our trips to our needs and goals. Wherever you go - there is an experience waiting for you."
So that you can plan your adventurous experiences for the coming year and ensure a unique year, full of great memories, we have prepared for you the calendar of nature, with the recommended sites according to the months of the year.
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January
Garden of Three National Park
National Park The Garden of Three (Hashana) is one of the most popular sites in Israel.
For those who don't know (is there anyone like that?) - it is located in the west of the Valley of the Springs (Emek Harod), and since it is a beautiful water park in the heart of nature, many choose to go there in the summer.
But what is the secret that will improve the experience for you?
They got there in the winter!
Its hot springs and natural swimming pools spring up at a constant temperature of 28 degrees all year round.
In addition, on Friday-Saturday of January there will be an activity for the whole family that will allow you to find the variety of animals that are hidden on the site.
Hai-Ber Yatbata
The location of the Chai-Bar Yatbata Nature Reserve and its proximity to Eilat attract crowds of travelers in the hot summer months, but the oasis of Yatbata is inviting and pleasant for a trip even in the winter months, when the weather is warm while all other regions of the country are cold and wet.
On the site there is a ground-breaking project to restore wild animals that have disappeared from the landscapes of our country (especially wild animals), a route for driving vehicles that allows viewing the animals, and also an overnight parking lot for those who wish to extend the experience of the visit.
February
The Annunciation National Park
February is one of the peak months of the flowering season in Israel, and a trip to Hashur National Park, which wears a special colorful outfit at this time of the year, will provide travelers with a spectacular view of huge carpets of blooms of anemones and other plants.
A bountiful spring springs from the site, you will find unique bike paths, and even a disc golf course, alongside sites for history and archeology enthusiasts.
You can spend the night in the overnight parking lot, which provides a unique experience in a green corner of the desert.
Ein Kerem National Park
February is also one of the most beautiful months in our country, thanks to spectacular almond blossoms in many parts of the country.
One of the special blossoms decorates the magical and picturesque Ein Kerem in Jerusalem, in the western part of which is a national park.
The hiking trail around Ein Kerem will lead you to spectacular viewpoints, and a trip to the Miriam spring, which springs outside the borders of the national park at the foot of Jerusalem's abandoned mosque, will complete a complete and enjoyable visit experience suitable for the whole family.
March
Nahal Piran and Nahal Talkid
The month of March is also the month of nature conservation, an excellent time for hiking and getting to know the open areas.
For lovers of challenging activities - the experiential route that passes through the cliffs of the Talkid and Piran streams will take you on a trip that climbs and descends, with the help of pegs fixed in the stream, to the Mizrah Samaria streams as they flow into the Jordan Valley.
The route is amazing in its beauty, especially in this month when the Jordan Valley is blooming, and of course extremely adventurous.
Einat Fetzel
Also in the Bekaa region, which is the most recommended for a trip this month, is Nahal Petzal, which drains the streams coming down the slopes of eastern Samaria into the Jordan Valley.
At the bottom of the stream, near the confluence of the large wadis of Nahal Petzal, springs Petzal.
In the past, the water of the stream operated a flour mill and filled a huge pool, the remains of which can still be seen.
Today the water of the stream really flows and is used for the needs of shepherds and their herds and for agriculture near the mouth of the stream.
April
Rodion National Park
The history and heritage connected to the month of April and Passover are suitable for a visit to the Herodion - one of the most fascinating and adventurous structures of the ancient world.
In the Herodion, King Herod challenged the forces of nature, and on the top of the mountain at the border of the Judean Desert, where he later asked to be buried, he built an architectural wonder that inspires astonishment even today and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.
During the Passover period, there are a variety of tours and special activities suitable for the whole family, including theater performances and creative activities.
Migdal Tzedek National Park
The arrival of spring makes this period optimal for trips in all parts of the country.
In the Migdal Tzedek National Park, which is a vital green lung in the center of the country, you will find expanses of nature and landscape and encounter a heritage that is thousands of years old, including a magnificent citadel from the Middle Ages that became an Arab mansion during the Ottoman period.
There are hiking trails around the citadel, and one of them - the path of the graves - is a hiking trail suitable for the whole family and combines good views and spectacular blossoms in this heartwarming season.
May
Majestic Nature Reserve
The estuary of Nahal Daliot, known by the popular name Majersa, flows from the Golan and flows into the Sea of Galilee from the northeast.
The site is a unique meeting point of some of the important Golan streams on their way to the Sea of Galilee.
The impressive meeting between the steep slopes sliding into the delta and the influence of the flowing water make the reserve a natural treasure that preserves a succession of habitats and a variety of animals.
In the hot season, the local pools attract many visitors, and the hot month of May is an excellent time to visit them, just before the rush that comes with the summer vacation.
Walk in the pleasant water along it, and have a picnic in the shade of the trees.
Khan Shaar Haig
The month of May is Jerusalem Day, and the national site Khan Shaar HaGai - located at the western entrance of Bab al-Wad - allows its visitors to get to know up close and in an experiential and powerful way the legacy of the battles fought in the War of Liberation on the way to Jerusalem and the story of those who took part in the liberation of the besieged city, which is the center of the heritage This one was erected in their memory.
The site features a 45-minute technological presentation that moves visitors from room to room.
June
Nahal Hermon Nature Reserve - Habnias
The Banias is one of the most visited and loved sites in Israel, and for good reason.
The Banias waterfall has the strongest flow in Israel - it falls with tremendous force and noise from a height of about 10 m into a beautiful pool surrounded by vegetation, and unlike many other waterfalls, the Banias flows powerfully even in the summer.
You can overlook the waterfall (and get wet from the splashing water) from the neat wooden balcony, with the sound of the flowing water and the spectacular view making the experience especially enjoyable.
Yaer Yehudia Nature Reserve
Golan Day, which falls this month, is a good enough excuse to enjoy the breathtaking views of the north.
Yaer Yehudiya nature reserve is the largest of the Golan reserves and one of the favorite among travelers in Israel.
Nahal Yehudiya waterfall falls from a height of about 20 m into a natural pool located in the mall.
Staying at the place is an experience in itself, and you can swim in the pool surrounded by the haunted bushes, willow and fig trees.
For those interested, you can also reach the waterfall through a wet route inside the reserve, which combines walking in the water.
July
Masada National Park
July is one of the most touristic months of the year, but despite this, not everyone can cope with the heavy heat that prevails in the country during this period, and the solution is simple - sunrise trips.
Masada National Park is one of the best known in Israel and even in the world, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The pulsating views of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert can be seen from it, and the mighty palace that Herod built here, at an altitude of 450 m above the Dead Sea, tells a fascinating historical story.
If you wake up early - you will be able to experience the sunrise over the Adom Mountains, which is one of the most talked about and special in Israel and the whole world.
Apollonia National Park
The heat of July is of course a good time to go to sites near the sea, where you can enjoy a pleasant breeze, and then a dip.
In the summer months, the hours of operation at Apollonia National Park are extended to allow entry during less hot hours towards the evening.
The garden, located next to Sidney Ali beach in Herzliya Pituach, contains the remains of the Crusader city that lived here - an excellent place to visit that combines fascinating history with an easy route that is mostly accessible and suitable for strollers and children.
August
Tel Dor National Park
August is the month of love, and a couple's trip in front of the sunset is an amazing option to celebrate it.
Tel Dor National Park is a unique site on the coast that offers a spectacular view, nature and heritage.
On a tour of the place, which used to be an ancient port city, we will be able to witness a beautiful broken beach and the Kurkar ridge, and even discover the fascinating history of the port city of Dor where more than 20 sunken ships were found.
And of course the highlight for which we gathered - a spectacular and romantic sunset.
Bird National Park
August is also a month of family vacations, and for those of you who decide to spend your vacation in the north, Bird National Park is one of the central, large and recommended sites that are recommended to visit.
Tzipori is of historical importance to the Jewish people, as it used to be the capital of the Galilee, where the Sanhedrin sat and where the Mishna was signed.
A mixed population lives in Sipiori, and there are remains of dozens of beautiful mosaics from the Roman and Byzantine times, and they are what made it an international city of mosaics.
September
Hula Nature Reserve
This is the first nature reserve in the country, established with the aim of restoring and restoring the unique environment of the lake and the marshes that have been drained.
September is considered the month of the start of the bird migration season from Africa to Europe, so it is a great time to visit the reserve located on the migration axis.
The site is considered to be of global importance for waterfowl such as pelicans and cranes, which nest there.
In addition to them, in the territory of the reserve there are many other animals such as chamois and swamp cats.
You can circle the Hagmon on a bicycle (rental on site) or by electric vehicle.
Eye of Perat Nature Reserve
Ein Perat is a spring full of water, which springs from a spectacular desert canyon.
In addition to a flowing stream and natural pools, you will also find fascinating nature in the book of the desert, and a monastery that continues the legacy of Byzantine nuns in the spirit of the monks who isolated themselves in the Judean Desert.
September is a very pleasant month to wade in the Tamar pool - a small and magical spring that flows from the north bank into a concrete pool.
October
Palmahim Beach National Park
Palmahim Beach is a popular resort and recreation among beach lovers, but it is also a nature site that preserves a natural beach, coastal kurkar ridge and shifting sands.
Tel Yavne Yam is also included in the national park.
In addition to its importance in terms of natural and human heritage, the sandy beach serves as a center of attraction for many visitors and travelers due to the fact that the beach is a free and pleasant-looking strip in the center of the country.
October, the holiday month, is a great time to visit here.
Ein Afek Nature Reserve
Ein Afek Reserve, located in the Acre Valley near Kiryat Bialik, includes the sources of the Naaman River and is a remnant of the swamps that covered the entire area in the distant past.
The reserve is full of attractions suitable for the whole family and unique activities for the holidays, which will provide a special experience for all its visitors.
The site also has a shelter garden for endangered plants, with a variety of rare species that grow in nature in the Nahal Naaman area.
November
Ein Hamad National Park
It was not for nothing that the site got its name, because it is a spectacularly beautiful corner of Hamed.
It is on the road that goes up from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and preserves within it an ancient landscape of a stream, springs and ancient agriculture.
In the autumn season, which is the most visited season in the garden, its area is decorated with an impressive blanket of autumn leaves, which feels like a foreign country, or even like a sight from fairy tales, and you will absolutely not regret coming to it.
Einat Tsukim Nature Reserve
The beauty of the Dead Sea region which is warm and pleasant in the cold seasons.
The Einat Tzukim Nature Reserve is one of the most unique and interesting reserves in Israel, both due to the richness of its flora and fauna, and due to the remains of human activity that were discovered there.
The wading pools located there, the "hidden reserve", and the fact that it allows bird watching during the migration season, make it a highly recommended destination for a visit of a few hours to a whole day.
In November, the "Winter of Birds" event takes place here, and throughout the month there will be activities on the subject.
December
Avdat National Park
The Negev and the Israeli desert are special for a trip all year round, but in the winter they are even more special, because of the amazing weather and the pleasant color of the sky.
This site is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Negev, as it preserves the remains of the important city that existed here for about a thousand years - from the early Nabatean period to the Byzantine period - and was used as a way station on the ancient perfume route.
Gamla Nature Reserve
In the center of the Golan lies the highest solid waterfall in Israel.
In addition, within the boundaries of this nature reserve are also the antiquities of the city of Gamla, the Dolman Field and colonies of eagles and other raptors.
The winter season is a great time to visit it, and watch from the observation deck the unique sight of the waterfall overflowing after the rainy days.
On the site there is a short and comfortable route that is about an hour and a half long, which provides a touch of everything, and a short refreshment even on cold days.
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