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From the annual anemone festival in the Northern Negev to the kibbutz that entered the list of “The 250 best tourist villages in the world”: Israel’s beautiful south is in full bloom during the winter months, making it the perfect time to head over and enjoy its myriad sites and attractions / By Ariela Aflalo 5 daytrip recommendations in the south of Israel

markings are present all along the trail, which you can also access by car. The trail passes through gorgeous landscapes - orchards, forests, reservoirs, archeological remains, and agricultural fields. At Tel Sharuhen, there’s an observation tower with breathtaking views, and there are parking lots and picnic areas all around. The highlight of the trail is the 80m suspension bridge that hangs above the Besor stream and ends at a sand dune you can climb and roll down from. habsor.co.il 03 Midbarium, Beer Sheva Midbarium is a desert animal park where wild animals roam free while visitors can observe them from observation decks and walking trails without disturbing their peace. The animals live among rocks, caves, mazes, woodland, and bodies of water that replicate their natural habitats. This zoological park offers a unique kind of experience: you can walk through a bat maze, feed goats, go through an obstacle course, and take part in many more interactive activities such as experiencing a bird flight simulator and climbing up a special climbing wall that replicates the cliffs of the Judean Desert where Nubian goats live. There’s also a special

Darom Balev Festival I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

01 Darom BaLev | anemone festival Fields of anemones in full bloom paint the Negev red during the winter months, bringing joy to the heart - especially with the return of the region’s annual winter festival (once called Darom Adom, it has now been renamed Darom BaLev in the wake of October 7). All through February, events and activities including the Darom BaLev March and Race, various guided tours, markets and fairs, live music shows, and more, will be held, aside special The Northern Negev’s red

experiential tours celebrating the region’s rebuilding efforts, inviting visitors to reconnect with the landscapes and cultural heritage, and get acquainted with the new places and businesses that have recently been launched. Throughout February, habsor.co.il 02 The Besor stream suspension bridge The Besor stream hiking trail passes through a nature reserve that runs parallel to the riverbed, about 18km that connect Eshkol Park to Kibbutz Tze’elim. Signage and surface

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