EL AL | Atmosphere

See the Sights I Eat, Travel, Enjoy

Where to eat There aren’t many gourmet restaurants in this area as tourists usually lunch and dine either in their hotels, at the mall cafés, the local McDonald’s or the Agadir burger joint on the promenade, as well as in some of the eateries along Highway 90. Here are a few recommendations: Metzoke Bar and Metzoke Dragot: a café with one of the most breathtaking views in Israel, offering light meals, cold beer and fun background music. (metzoke.co.il/our_bar) The Ahava café: a charming café with great coffee, fresh juices, quality sandwiches and salads, and wonderful baked goods. (tel: 053-520-9987) The Ein Gedi Restaurant: this hotel restaurant recently opened its doors to non hotel-guests. Its abundant buffet is replete with salads,

The Ein Gedi Khan I Photo by Katy Barkai

Photo by Dessert Patisserie

Ein Gedi and above a natural reserve at walking distance from the Arugot and David streams. Here, guests can choose between staying in a caravan, their own tent, a glamping tent that sleeps up to 8 people equipped with beds and mattresses, or in “badolinas”, that are little cabins with their own balconies; one of them even has its own wading pool. Also onsite: a lounge with hammocks, seating areas, showers and toilets, a kitchen area, and a bar serving cocktails and beer. (badolina.co.il) ■

Mantur Almog I Photo by Selina

stay in vintage 1960’s Volkswagen camper vans, caravans, or tents. A central tent serves as a communal lobby with a kitchen, showers and toilets, a bar, and ping-pong and pool tables. (eingedicamp.co.il) Badolina: this well-equipped glamping site is located near kibbutz

fish dishes, soups, baked goods, meat dishes, and more. (ngedi.co.il/en/)

20 ATMOSPHERE MARCH 2023