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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

Eilat to open new beach for visitors

Almog Beach is set to expand coastal strip for locals and tourists and is situated close to the Coral Reserve; environmental activists warn of 'excessive' construction in area

Ilana Curiel | 12.26.24

Treasure hunters scour Israeli beaches for lost valuables, turning hobby into growing trend

They scour beaches, parks and the Diamond Exchange for lost valuables; online groups share finds like discarded guns and efforts with Lahav 433 to locate items from missing at Nova festival; this hobby offers both escape and profit

Iris Lifshitz Klieger | 09.13.24

The Israel beach turned nursery habitat for endangered guitarfish

A University of Haifa study found that the coastal strip between in central Israel serves as a nursery habitat for young Atlantic guitarfish, and the researchers urge the area be declared a marine nature reserve to protect these rare fish

Ilana Curiel | 09.09.24

סריקות בחוף דלילה באשקלון אחרי טבעת הנישואין של איתי מורנו ז"ל

Public joins search to find lost wedding ring of fallen soldier

Volunteers with metal detectors scour Ashkelon's Delilah Beach for the lost ring of the Itay Moreno after it fell off his wife's neckless; ring finally found

Matan Tzuri | 08.25.24

Fish bites: the sargo's teeth are a menace to Israeli swimmers

One of the most common fish in the Mediterranean Sea has become an increasing hassle to Israeli swimmers due to its painful bite that could even prove dangerous

Yogev Israeli | 07.22.24

This beach shade product is gaining a cult-like following

Shibumi Shade harnesses wind to stay stable and offers a large shaded area, featuring aluminum tubing, parachute fabric and a sand anchor

Ynetnews | 07.07.24

What are Israel's most polluted beaches?

Thinking of escaping the heat by heading to the beach? It might be risky; new Health Ministry report indicates four-year high in detection of fecal bacteria in Mediterranean Sea

Adir Yanko, Ilana Curiel | 07.04.24