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Israel’s hidden beach jacuzzi: the natural rock pool at Tel Shikmona

The journey through Israel’s most beautiful beaches reaches Tel Shikmona in Haifa, home to a famous natural rock 'jacuzzi' that draws photographers, influencers and nature lovers

Assaf Kamar | 06.05.26

Black sea: Israel’s beaches face sharp rise in pollution as contaminated runoff forces closures

Zalul report finds beach closure days jumped tenfold over the winter, with sewage-tainted runoff blamed in most cases and tests showing fecal bacteria and drug residue in drainage systems

Ilana Curiel | 06.04.26

Gal Gadot parties in Puerto Rico with Mila Kunis in viral beach video

Gal Gadot and Mila Kunis were filmed vacationing in Puerto Rico with Katharine McPhee and entrepreneur Nina Oberfeld; The viral beach video offers a rare glimpse into Gadot’s private life after months of online backlash over her pro-Israel stance

ynet | 06.01.26

Best short trips in Israel: caves, beaches, forests and craters

From a mysterious cave in the Carmel, through a nature reserve with a breathtaking coastal lookout in the Sharon plain, to a hidden forest near Jerusalem and a Ramon Crater trail perfect for this season: from north to south, here are four short-drive getaway ideas

Erez Dagan | 05.30.26

The world’s best beaches for 2026 revealed, and the winner is only reachable by boat

Thousands of tourism experts ranked the world’s 50 best beaches for 2026 after a rigorous selection process; the list highlights remote, unspoiled coastal destinations, topped by Entalula Beach in the Philippines

Roi Alman | 05.01.26

Mediterranean is warming fast as invasive species and plastic spread, report warns

New monitoring report warns Mediterranean waters are heating by 0.05 degrees Celsius a year, sea level has risen 15 centimeters since 1992 and plastic was found in 9 of 10 turtles examined; native species are disappearing as invaders spread

Ilana Curiel | 04.30.26

The race for Israel’s last luxury beachfront homes shifts to Netanya

As Israel’s buildable coastline shrinks, a final wave of luxury homes rises in Netanya; buyers are focusing on sea views, projects that offer a high quality of life and on a rare opportunity to secure a first-line beachfront property before supply runs out

ynet Global | 04.09.26

Forget Santorini: This secret Greek getaway is closer, calmer and stunning

We’re about to spoil it for the British, Germans and a few Israelis who already know it: Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese is the Greece that Israelis haven’t discovered yet. Dream beaches, luxury hotels down to the last detail and tavernas serving fish dinners at sunset. It’s not cheap, but it’s absolutely worth every euro

Levia Koren | 10.29.25

Ashdod beach closed after shark sighting months after deadly attack off Hadera

Southern coastal city raises black flag and clears swimmers from water as lifeguards sweep area; incident recalls April killing of snorkeler Barak Tzach, a father of four, in Israel’s worst shark attack in years

Roni Green Shaulov | 09.26.25

Woman arrested after trying to drown mother-in-law at sea

Suspect arrested after trying to drown 69-year-old mother-in-law at Israeli beach and sent for psychiatric evaluation

Raanan Ben-Zur | 09.07.25

One man drowns, another killed by police boat propeller off Tel Aviv coast

Two young men from East Jerusalem died Saturday off Tel Aviv; one drowned after rescue by a marine patrol boat, the other was struck by the boat’s propeller; two other youths were injured and taken to hospital in moderate and serious condition

Shalev Kachlon, Raanan Ben-Zur | 08.17.25

Health Ministry identifies Israel's most poluted, contaminated beaches

Haifa and Herzliya beaches are found to be among the most affected areas in 2024, according to a report that reveals dangerous bacterial contamination at Israeli beaches

Or Hadar, Ilana Curiel | 07.03.25

Islamist-led Syria bans bikinis at public beaches under new dress code

Government issues first dress code, mandating burkinis or modest swimwear at public beaches, while allowing Western-style attire in private resorts—a shift reflecting rising religious conservatism post-Assad

Reuters | 06.11.25

ברק צח, הצוללן שהותקף על ידי כריש ונהרג בחוף הים בחדרה

Missing shark attack victim named, declared dead after remains identified

The remains of Barak Tzach, 40 and father of 4, found dozens of meters from the scene of the attack; Wife says he did not feed or interact with the sharks and only wanted to film them; municipality warned years ago against swimming in the area and closed the beach to swimmers

Raanan Ben-Zur | 04.23.25

After Maldives bar Israelis, these are Europe's most spacious beaches

Wizz Air study ranks Europe’s beaches by personal space using a unique metric combining shoreline size and tourist density for optimal travel options

Roy Elman | 04.19.25

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