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With the start of the Jewish New Year and temperatures cooling down, now’s the perfect time to explore hidden corners, secluded spots, and panoramic benches. Here are 5 of our favorite across Israel / By Eran and David Gal-Or A bench with a view: 5 scenic benches, north to south

the sunset. There’s also an easily accessible pathway along the cliff that leads down to the beach. Accessibility: Requires a bit of walking along narrow, sun-exposed paths and a short climb up Tel Gador Hill Length of trail: Approximately 1.5km, about an hour’s hike Accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs: None Best time to come: Late afternoon and sunset 03 |A pergola swing looking out to the horizon Mitzpe Sahar High up above the Modi’in Hills and the Ayalon Valley, a beautiful remembrance corner was built in memory IDF soldier Sahar Sudai z”l, who fell in heroic battle in the Iron Swords War. Memorial plaques tell the story of his life and of his heroism, and right beside them stands a big pergola with wooden

Photos: Eran and David Gal-Or

Mitzpe Smadar

01 | Between the Sea of Galilee and the sky Mitzpe Smadar

02 | Open sea views Tel Gador Cliff On the edge of Tel Gador Cliff stand three rustic wooden benches overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic in front of the crashing waves, or just to spend a quiet evening admiring

Right on the edge of the Southern Golan Heights, at a spectacular height above the Sea of Galilee, lie two benches from where the views onto the landscape are among the most breathtaking in the country. This spot is especially beautiful at sunset, when the Kinneret lights up in all shades of crimson and gold. Accessibility: Requires almost no walking Walking distance from the car: Less than a minute Accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs: None Best time to come: At dawn and at sunset

Tel Gador Cliff

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