Of all the things to do in Israel, air-conditioned shopping malls, restaurants, concert venues, and Israeli art galleries can be a blessing in disguise (during summer heat and winter rain), there is something magical about the great Israeli outdoors. Perhaps it's the bluer than blue Mediterranean sea or Park HaYarkon's freshly cut grass or maybe it's finding Orion's Belt under a canopy of Negev stars. Whatever it is that draws you out of the house, we've got something for you to enjoy with our ultimate Time Out Israel outdoors guide.
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For the thrill seeker
There’s nothing like (scuba) diving head first into Eilat’s Red Sea when it’s 40 degrees celsius on a cold day down south; or catching the perfect wave at one...
Sports and fitness
A thrill seeker's guide to Israel: activities on land, in water and high in the sky
The annoying question most people who haven’t been to the Middle East ask is always, “is it safe?” There is no safer place than Israel...then again, while the...
For the 'chill' seeker
Things to do
Nap time: the best spots around Tel Aviv to take a nap
There's nothing better than some quick shut eye to get through an active day in the nonstop city. Since field studies are the most reliable forms of research,...
Movies
Outdoor film screenings in Jaffa
In light of the successful screening of Whitney Houston's "Can I Be Me" at Gan HaPisga during DocAviv, Atarim company and the Old Jaffa Development Company...
For the beach bum
Attractions
The best beaches in Tel Aviv
With a welcoming coastline and a selection of some of the best beaches in Israel, we’ve highlighted the most happening Tel Aviv beaches spanning from Jaffa in...
Restaurants
I can get drinks & munchies delivered right to my beach chair!? I don't believe you!
Temperatures are rising and humidity is enveloping the White City in its sweaty grasp – summer is a’coming. In such weather, there are only two sane places to...
Attractions
The best beaches in Israel
Israel's beaches are more than just a place to lay out and tan. Hitting the sand is a lifestyle - where friends meet, families frolic and gym rats get fit....
Sports and fitness
The top five beaches in Israel for surfing
Surfing is more than just a pastime, it is a lifestyle, and we understand just how important location is when trying to catch those waves. That’s why we’ve...
For drinking & eating 'out' (literally)
Bars
The best bars in Tel Aviv with outdoor patios
Tel Avivians wait anxiously all winter long for those suffocating plastic patio covers to come down and the fresh White City air to flow in. With the sun...
Bars
The best rooftop bars in Tel Aviv
Drinking is fun. But drinking on a rooftop is exponentially more kickass. It feels like summer even when it's not and having a view to gaze out at, whether...
For the parks & rec
Things to do
The best picnic spots in Tel Aviv
It only takes one summer weekend in Tel Aviv to understand that Saturday picnics are not just an outing, they’re a lifestyle. Save your boozy brunch money for...
Attractions
The most stunning national parks in Israel
If birthright taught you anything, it’s that Israel has its fair share of unbelievable views. The amount of scenic hikes, panoramic lookouts, and brilliantly...
Attractions
A day at Hayarkon Park
The summer days of sand come and go, but the park is here to stay. Although beach season attracts tourists and locals to the Mediterranean coastline like bees...
Attractions
When nature calls: the best gardens & parks in Israel
Spring has sprung, the rain has gone (hopefully for good), and it’s time to soak up some rays. While the beaches in Tel Aviv are a decent option, not everyone...
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