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together with Arava schoolchildren. It is followed by a circular walking path that passes through a grove of African baobab trees and an old Piper plane, similar to the one flown by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of the “The Little Prince”. The park also has its own authentic little pagoda - a gift from the Thai government, and a wooden pathway that also serves as a fishing deck, as well as picnic tables, water fountains, toilets, and a caravan campsite. Open 24/7. Moshav Hatzeva: a recycling and upcycling studio Husband and wife duo Shuki and Kobi Ivri founded an upcycling carpentry studio called Eco which has received the “Negev Award for Environmental Quality”. Together they lead creative workshops in their beautiful studio and teach participants about the positive effects of recycling and upcycling on the environment and on artistic creativity. These experiential workshops are open to participants from the age of 8, and offer the opportunity to try and build objects such as little benches, lampshades, toys, etc. By appointment. goarava.co.il/business Moshav Tzofar: a boutique distillery and a beautiful vegetable garden The Arava Distillery is a family-run boutique distillery that produces alcoholic beverages such as Medjool date arak, date licorice, date brandy, and more, based 100% on Medjool dates combined with local herbs and spices. The distillery also offers guided tours (by appointment) on which visitors discover the fermentation process and taste the drinks. The distillery grounds also have lovely, shaded seating areas, a synagogue and an adjacent private mikveh with

Sapir park, Central Arava I Photo: PR

Photos: Ariela Aflalo

The recycling and upcycling studio in Hatzeva

Nof Zuqim resort

Moshav Tzofar is also home to a beautiful vegetable garden created by Ronit and Moti Elazari, agronomy graduates who grow over 150 types of vegetables, herbs and fruit trees, using organic methods. The couple is passionate about passing on their love of the land to younger generations and asserting the importance of consuming healthy food. Experiential tours of the garden are available to visitors of all ages, on which participants get to enter the garden’s many greenhouses and open-air garden, and learn about the particularities of growing fruit and vegetables in an arid climate. The Elazaris also serve breakfast and brunch with ingredients from the garden. The menu is seasonal and includes salads full of wonderful fresh herbs, antipasti, vegetable omelets, cheeses, fresh bread, date cookies, and more. By appointment. goarava.co.il/business ˆ

Nof Zuqim: stone cabins and villas with a view The Nof Zuqim resort provides everything you need for a peaceful and quiet desert stay. It offers 12 spacious stone cabins as well as two large villas with a living room and three bedrooms, located uphill. The cabins all have a bedroom, a living room with big windows, a reading and games area, a fully equipped kitchenette, two balconies, one with a big spa jacuzzi, a private yard with a hammock, barbecue station and campfire spot. Breakfast is served every morning, with abundant vegan and gluten-free options. The communal area includes two beautiful turquoise swimming pools, horse stables, a fruit orchard and an open kitchen with a campfire spot. The resort also has a special space where yoga, Pilates and wellness retreats are held, called the “desert peace center”. Located uphill, it is immersed in the breathtaking landscape, and has a charming little secluded love bench on which hundreds of locks have been left here by guests who immortalized their love by throwing away the key to the lock into the nearby well. nofzuqim.co.il

immersion pools. aravadistillery.com

20 ATMOSPHERE MAY 2026