Sightseeing in Netanya - what to see. Complete travel guide

The city is located near Tel Aviv, in a valley named Sharon. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that this is one of the most beautiful cities in Israel. Netanya is rich in greenery, decorated with fountains and sculptures. This city traditionally keeps the atmosphere of grandeur and holiday. This place will never leave indifferent any beach lover and sport enthusiast. The beaches here are excellently equipped, making the rest here comfortable and unforgettable.

The city was founded in 1929. At that time this was a small agricultural settlement, which soon became one of the major tourist and industrial regions of Israel. The city is famous not only by its rich fruit plantations, but also by an exquisite diamond processing. The shopping malls of Netanya are the location of wonderful jewelry stores, where can be found the products of several large jewelry companies.

Tourists, who enjoy making excursions to ancient monuments, should go to the old Palace. It is located on a picturesque reef that features magnificent panoramic views of the city. You can get acquainted with the beauty of the local nature in the national park called "Caesarea". Numerous museums of Netanya exhibit collection of priceless artifacts so don’t miss to visit them. The most well-known museums of Netanya are Museum of Tel Mond and Hasharon Museum. Here are also regularly conducted excursions to fruit plantations and cattle farms. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Netanya is also a good choice for nightlife lovers. Move your feet to the embankment as this is the location of all popular restaurants and nightclubs. Here are also regularly organized the national dance concerts. The choice of entertainments is truly great, you can go fishing or make a walk to the neighborhood, visit markets and shopping malls, or simply enjoy gentle sunshine on the beach.

In the vicinity of the city, there is a very beautiful green area - Utopia Park. This extensive park founded relatively recently, in 2006, covers an area of 40,000 square meters. The vast territory is divided into several thematic zones, one of which realistically recreate the tropical rainforest environment. Here you can see rare species of orchids or observe exotic insects. The park has many wonderful fountains, specially-equipped aviaries for animals, mazes and rest zones, which are so popular among vacationers with children.

Not far from Netanya are the ruins of Qaqun castle, the very first mention of which dates back to the 12th century. Built on a hilltop, it served as a fortification intended for the defense of the city. Today the castle is of great historical interest: according to some information, the first buildings existed on its site in prehistoric times. Some of the stones used in the construction of the fortress are decorated with unique antique ornaments.

The city also has a very unusual facility - the Tractor's History Museum that was opened in an old renovated hangar. The museum exhibition includes about a hundred vehicles. Some of them are in the open air, while the others are permanently stored in the hangar. Its most valuable exhibit is the 1920s McCormick Deering. Absolutely all the repaired vehicles presented in the museum are in running order.

Beit Beirut, a museum and urban cultural center housed in one of the Netanya's oldest buildings, acquaints visitors with the history of the city. The museum has a rich collection of various historical artifacts, including old-fashioned agricultural tools that were used by local farmers on their citrus orchards. In the museum, you can also see some important historical documents, old maps, and photo collections.

Despite the fact that it is located within the city, the district is commonly considered an independent settlement. The main attractions of the historic settlement are the ruins of an old castle and a tree whose age is more than 600 years.