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Discover Netanya Gorgeous beaches, an impressive seafront promenade, and fascinating nature reserves are reason enough to visit the coastal city of Netanya, but its myriad museums, centuries’ old sycamore tree, and bustling food market - make a day trip here an absolute must

possesses several impressive oak tree specimens, as well as numerous eucalyptus and sycamore trees. Legend has it that under the grove’s most ancient sycamore tree, lie the remains of Umm Khalid, the mother of one of the disciples of Muhammad. Markets and stores: Herzl Street Mall is the city’s main shopping hub, offering numerous fashion, jewelry, and cosmetics stores. Netanya’s food market is considered one of the biggest and most diverse in the country, and it is also a major culinary spot, with many renowned restaurants located here, aside the meat, fish, fruit, and vegetable stalls. The market also has clothes and kitchenware stalls. Historical sites and museums: the Netanya City Museum documents the history of the city and regularly presents temporary exhibitions on the subject. Guided tours of the museum and of the city are available upon request. Art, culture, and nightlife: the city’s art gallery showcases works by renowned Israeli artists, some of them Netanya residents, and international artists are involved in some of the gallery’s occasional temporary exhibitions. The city’s planetarium, Planetanya, is a fascinating science museum both children and adults will delight in exploring . gonetanya.com

No other city in Israel has this big a chunk of coastline as Netanya - thirteen and a half kilometers of golden beaches and sparkling blue waters - and an elegant seafront promenade all along it. The city's numerous nature reserves, parks, and gardens are a joy to explore, as are the many historical sites and museums. There are shopping malls, a food market, many hotels to stay at and restaurants to experience. Here's an overview of the city's main highlights. One city, endless fun Relaxing by the sea: the beaches of Netanya stretch all along the kurkar coastline ridge down to Nahal Poleg river. There are nine beaches in total, all easily accessible and replete with

cafés and restaurants, for whenever the hunger pangs hit. Netanya is also great for practicing all sorts of water sports activities. Independence square: one of Netanya’s main cultural hubs, its interactive installation offers a fascinating multi-sensorial experience for visitors of all ages. Nature reserves and parks: there are many wonderful green spots in Netanya, most notably the Winter Lake Park, the oak tree grove, “Engagement Park” (gorgeous in February when the flowers are in bloom), and Shikma Gardens. Netanya Park is not only a lovely place to go for a hike, it also has a playground and gym equipment. The park’s oak grove indeed