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Where to go and what to do Hukok Beach

Any trip to the Sea of Galilee, also called the Kinneret, begins with exploring its beaches. There are fifteen in total, and they are all family-friendly and freely accessible to pedestrians, though there are parking charges for those arriving by car. Many Kinneret beaches have camping sites, and numerous water sports activities can be practiced on the lake. Hukok beach is located in the northern part of the Sea of Galilee, and it offers shaded lawns to relax on as well as a camping site with showers (though without hot water), toilets, and a sink for washing plates. There are tents for rent, as well as mattresses and chairs and camping equipment can be purchased at the nearby convenience store. Hukok is labeled a “green beach”, i.e., neither barbecue lighting nor playing music are allowed. This shouldn’t hinder you from enjoying the many activities on offer, such as rafting, kayaking, SUP surfing, waterskiing (mostly in the summertime), though the absolute highlight has to be the family sailing trips available all year round, weather permitting. Groups of up to 11 people sail off to explore the Kinneret. Hukok is wheelchair accessible (toilets and parking lot included) through a pathway leading to the beach and picnic area, and water-resistant beach wheelchairs are at the disposal of those with restricted mobility. kineret.org.il Wakeboarding and wakesurfing In the port of Ein Gev, the “Wake Up!” school for water sports, led by Lior Eliyahu, former coach of the Israeli national waterski team and waterski champion himself, is the

Hukok Beach | Photo: Tali Bar

Sea RZR | Photo: Yaniv Gal

Wake Up! | Photo: Lior Eliyahu

kids’ play center | Photo: Amir Buhnik Port of Ein Gev | Photo: Ashley Pearson

ideal place to learn how to water ski or practice any other water sports activity. Kids aged 8 and above learn how to wakesurf aboard professional Malibu boats and cutting-edge simulator boats allow pupils to practice safely. The school also offers SUP boards and 2-place

kayaks for rent, as well as rafts for up to 24 people and motorboats. wakeboard.co.il RZR trails for extra thrills and chills RZR expert Yaniv Gal from Kibbutz Ein Gev offers special RZR family experiences in the south of the

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