Israel is a convenient country for traveling with children, there is a lot of entertainment for children of any age, and everywhere there are amenities for mothers with children and strollers. So you made the right decision if you decided to spend your vacation with your children and chose Israel for this.
You may have many reasons to come to Israel: holy places, architecture, beach holidays, history. For a holiday with a child in Israel there is fresh air, developed infrastructure, but most importantly, national love for children. In Israel, your child will be happy, and that means you will be too!
More than 2 million children live in Israel, representing more than 30% of the country's population. The average number of children in an ordinary Jewish family is 3 children. Most people are used to vacationing with their children. Quite often you can see even a week-old child in a restaurant or hotel as a traveling companion of happy parents. Israel is one of those resort countries, where you can enjoy a good holiday with your children.
From this article you will learn where it is better to live with your baby, where to go, what to feed and a lot of other useful information
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
1 adult +1 child.
If you decide to come to Israel alone with your baby, you should understand that this is not the most economical travel option. Unfortunately, the discounts provided for children at the hotel do not apply to your case. You can only count on accommodation in a Double room. Very rarely, during the off-season, hotels can offer a SINGLE+ CHD discount.
1 adult +2 children.
This option is similar to the previous one with the only difference being that the accommodation will be double room + child, Double+CHD
Parents+1 child.
If you decide to come with one child, then you can choose any hotel in Israel - almost all hotels in the country offer accommodation in Double+CHD double rooms, where there will be an extra bed or a folding sofa for the child. If you are arriving with a baby under 2 years old, then when booking a hotel, do not forget to remind them to provide you with a BABY COAT; in many hotels this service is free.
Parents + 2 or more children.
If you are traveling with several children, then when choosing a hotel, you need to check with us which hotels have special family rooms. Israeli hotels have rooms that can comfortably accommodate a family with 3-4 children. If there are no special family rooms in the hotel you choose (usually these are tourist-class hotels), then it is possible (but quite expensive) to stay in two standard double rooms connected by a door - Connected.
Accommodation for children in hotels up to a certain age is offered with significant discounts, so when choosing and booking a hotel, ask what age the hotel considers a child to be a child. Standard option - up to 12 years.
In the table below, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the hotels in the main resorts in Israel where special family rooms are available:
CHILD NUTRITION
If you are traveling with a small child, the issue of nutrition is very important. There are many hotels in Israel whose rooms have kitchenettes, and almost all hotels have a tea corner (kettle and tea/coffee set), where you can always dilute formula for your baby or heat up food. In grocery stores or Superpharm/Newpharm chain stores you can easily buy milk porridges for infants (~$3 per package) and vegetable/fruit mixtures (~$1.3 per jar). There are no meat purees for sale. There is always a large selection of fresh fruits and berries at any time of the year, the prices for everything are definitely lower than in Russia.
However, having a kitchenette in the room will greatly facilitate the task of feeding a baby or toddler. Usually this is a sink, refrigerator, stove or microwave oven and a basic set of dishes.
Contact us and we will find you a hotel whose rooms are equipped with kitchenettes!
Unfortunately, all-inclusive hotels in Israel there are not so many, there is a hotel on the Dead Sea and several in Eilat.
SWIM IN THE SEA AND POOL
On the Red Sea (Eilat) the water temperature is almost all year round+23 degrees, and the air temperature in winter and spring averages +25 degrees.
On the Mediterranean Sea, the beaches of Netanya, Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, the official swimming season begins in April and ends in October.
IN winter time when to swim in the sea and in outdoor swimming pools hotels are already cold, it is very important to have a heated water pool in the hotel. By the way, keep in mind that in all hotels children under 14 (and in some under 16) years old are prohibited from entering the SPA. Therefore, you will have to think in advance what your child will do when you are in the spa.
Below we suggest you familiarize yourself with the list of hotels that have heated swimming pools.
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ENTERTAINMENT for children
The entire infrastructure of Israel is designed to accommodate families with children. The beach is without a doubt excellent playground for children of all ages. Most of Israel's beaches are free, making it one of the cheapest summer activities.
Also, many resort hotels in Israel have children's clubs where your children can independently or with the help of qualified staff have a fun and interesting time. The Children's Kingdom at Isrotel King Solomon's Palace Eilat and the Eladoudes clubs at other Isrotel hotels in Eilat offer children of all ages a variety of attractions, activities and a lot of fun. All events are conducted under the guidance of professional educators and mass entertainers.
The Fattal hotel chain also offers guests of all ages a variety of entertainment and pleasures. Hotels on the Dead Sea and in Eilat have the latest children's clubs, equipped with a variety of games - jamburies, computers, Playstation, and there are also mini-golf courses, children's pools, waterslides and inflatable attractions.
In addition, you can use the services of nannies.
What is important is that the language barrier is quickly overcome among children, children constantly get to know each other and find new friends, Russian-speaking or from other countries.
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD IN TEL AVIV
If you come to Tel Aviv during the warm season, it's worth a visit Meymadion water park, where, in addition to swimming pools (adults, children, with artificial waves), there are wonderful water attractions - the center of attraction for Israeli children. On land there is also plenty of room for children to play - the park has built a whole children's playground for climbing, crawling and jumping. The park is open from June to October.
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD IN JERUSALEM
Time elevator in Jerusalem offers a one-of-a-kind, 30-minute multimedia virtual reality time journey into the history of Jerusalem. In the hall, which used to be an auditorium and was recently refurbished, there are special chairs and a floor that can convey special motion effects. The journey through the history of the city ends with a simulated flight over present-day Jerusalem. The Time Elevator will be of interest to children over 5 years old; it is a very exciting attraction.
Address: Hillel Street 37 (Agron House, next to the pedestrian street Nahalat).
WHERE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD IN EILAT
Kings City- a huge amusement park in Eilat. The city of kings was built at the end of the Eilat embankment, next to the eastern lagoon. It is a huge majestic complex that houses an amusement park reminiscent of royal palace. Its visitors take an unforgettable journey into the past - they walk through caves carved into the rock, sail on a boat through the halls of King Solomon's palace and participate in many entertainment events, which are developed using the world's most advanced technologies.
Opening hours:
Sunday - Thursday from 9.00 to 18.00
Friday - until 15:00 (The ticket office always closes 3 hours before the park closes).
Location: next to the embankment, near the Herods hotel.
Underwater Museum - Aquarium- considered the main attraction in the city. At a depth of 6 m, through the glass walls of two viewing rooms of the Observatory, visitors are treated to amazing pictures of the life of the underwater world. Here you can see one of the main underwater beauties of Eilat, the Japanese Gardens coral reef. Many fish of different sizes, colors and shades scurry about in its thickets. They say that they are not specially fed, but, nevertheless, they gather here, perhaps to watch people.
At the top of the observatory there is a cafe where you can have a cup of coffee and then go up to the observation deck at the top of the tower.
The Observatory Marine Park also has a reef pool, an aquarium and separate pools for sharks, rays and sea turtles.
Dolphin Reef- attraction and at the same time unique reserve located in Eilat on the Red Sea. All visitors to the reserve can observe dolphins in their usual habitat. You can swim, play with them and even take a photo as a souvenir. At Dolphin Reef you can relax on the beach or sit in a cafe. The reserve's guests have access to a seawater swimming pool and a relaxation pool, where you can listen to music. In short, Dolphin Reef is a favorite place for family vacation with kids.
WHERE TO TAKE A CHILD IN THE NORTH OF ISRAEL
Holidays on Hermon(Assuming there is snow and weather conditions permit)
Hamat Gader- here you can swim in thermal mineral pools with a jacuzzi and a “waterfall”, you can simply splash in the cool water or ride the water slides. You can also visit a crocodile nursery and a small menagerie.
Waterpark "Shfayim"- the largest water park of its kind in Israel. The park offers a huge selection of water activities: swimming pools, water slides, water attractions, Jacuzzis and much, much more. "The World of Childhood" in Shfayim is amazing world water activities for children under 10 years old. Address: Kibbutz Shefayim.
Water park "Luna-Gal" A popular water amusement park in Israel: water slides for children and adults, swimming pools, inflatable tubes and much more. Sun loungers and trestle beds in the shade, green lawns. Here you can relax in the soft shade and watch your children run across small bridges over miniature canals or splash in the water. If you want, you can join them and ride with them on the small slides “Octopus” and “Elephant”. For lovers of light adrenaline and dynamics - steep water slides with long or spiral descents. Address: Hof Golan.
Sports Center "Canada". is located in northern Israel in the city of Metula, located in the Upper Galilee. This is one of the most wonderful and attractive tourist complexes in Israel. The ice arena of the Canada Sports Center is the largest in Israel. It is here that professional and international figure skating competitions are held, as well as shows with the participation of famous skaters.
Kayaks Kfar Blum - Beit Hillel. The largest kayaking center of Kfar Blum - Beit Hillel in the Upper Galilee has been welcoming outdoor enthusiasts for more than 20 years and offering a wide range of recreational opportunities. Here you can go to an amusing trip along the Jordan and Khatsbani rivers in kayaks or inflatable rafts. The descent routes (by the way, the longest and most rugged in Israel) take place in picturesque places, among rocky shores overgrown with bushes and trees stretching green branches to the water. You can come to Kfar Blum with your whole family or friends and stay overnight at a campsite that has everything you need for comfortable rest: lawns for tents, equipped toilets and showers, cafeteria and picnic tables.
TRAVELING BY CAR WITH CHILDREN
According to Israeli traffic regulations, children under 14 years of age are not allowed to be transported in the front seat unless the child is in an appropriate seat belt for their age and weight.
It is prohibited to transport children under 4 years of age in a car unless they are in a special device equipped with seat belts.
If you rent a car, be sure to rent a child car seat ($5 per day).
OTHER USEFUL TIPS
And of course, so that your vacation is not overshadowed by troubles - our reminders.
1. Remember to protect your baby's skin sunscreen, in Israel, under the hot sun you can get sunburned in a few minutes.
2. Wherever you are, wherever you are going, always have a bottle of water with you, you need to drink a lot.
3. Keep in mind that children under 14 years of age are usually not allowed in hotel spas. Therefore, most likely, your child will have to be left at the children's club or with a nanny while you visit the spa. Or take turns going to the spa :)
4. You should not take diapers with you. They can always be bought in grocery stores, supermarkets and Superpharm/Newpharm stores
Take your children with you, because when traveling, children experience a leap in development, the boundaries of consciousness expand, and their imagination manifests itself. You will definitely notice changes in your baby - new words, skills, because travel is the intellectual development of a child!
We have extensive experience in organizing holidays in Israel for parents with children, we humbly consider ourselves experts in this field and do it with pleasure!
We will try to organize your tour in such a way that children not only do not seem like a burden to you, but, on the contrary, bring a lot of joyful moments with their good mood and well-being. Well, little vacationers would have as much fun as their parents.
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Choosing a foreign sunny resort always causes a lot of trouble, and when it comes to vacationing with children, the number of points that you definitely need to pay attention to increases significantly. If you choose the hot resorts of Israel for a holiday with children, you will certainly be able to get a lot of pleasure from your stay in this country and only positive emotions. The local hotel complexes are ideal for children of any age and their parents, but this needs to be discussed in more detail.
The main advantages of holidays with children in Israel
In Israel, children are treated with special care and love, so local resorts offer an abundance of children's entertainment for almost every taste. You can be sure that the Israeli atmosphere will appeal to you and your child, and will also allow you to receive the necessary portion of wellness treatments, which is very important for the younger generation. However, this is just the beginning of the benefits of holidaying with children in Israel:
Babysitting services in hotels– of course, many parents never leave their beloved children, but on vacation you can briefly transfer this important responsibility to a qualified specialist. Many Israeli hotel complexes provide similar services to their clients so that they can fully enjoy a well-deserved vacation. Service in Israel is always top notch, so you can rest assured that your baby will be well taken care of.
No language barrier– a fairly large number of immigrants from Russia and many other Russian-speaking CIS countries live in Israel, so it will not be difficult for you to find a person who speaks not only Hebrew, but also Russian. In addition, the hotel staff will certainly keep up a conversation with you and provide the necessary assistance, since Russians are frequent guests of local resorts.
Favorable climate– the scorching sun of the Israeli state has a very beneficial effect on the body, although it is difficult to beach holiday It's not worth it at midday. Unlike many other hot countries, here you will not encounter the problem of poisonous insects and exotic diseases, which, without a doubt, is a huge plus for a family holiday.
Traditional cuisine– when you go on holiday to this country, you should definitely try the local delicacies and National dishes. It is not at all necessary to stock up on baby food at home before your trip, since in local supermarkets you can always buy really high-quality products at very reasonable prices.
Excellent conditions for children's recreation– Israel can become a real paradise for your baby, because everything here is done with little tourists in mind. We are not talking only about family hotel complexes, since on city streets you can also easily find playgrounds and amusement parks.
When is the best time to go on holiday to Israel with children?
Tourists love Israel for its versatility and year-round recreation, because the abundance sea resorts here allows you to choose the most suitable option for yourself almost at any time. However, it is better not to go to Israeli beaches with children in winter, since the water in all four seas is still too cold for swimming. Even the Dead Sea will not seem warm and gentle to you in this season. Peak tourist season falls in July and August, so for the sake of a relaxing family holiday, you shouldn’t come here during these months either. If you go to Israel with small children in spring or early autumn, you will be able to fully enjoy all the delights of such a trip. The gentle sun, warm sea and deserted beaches will help you feel the taste of life, as well as gain strength and improve your health.
Types of recreation for big and small
Israel for adults
Israel is famous throughout not only as the largest religious center, but also a popular health resort. Medicine here is advanced the highest level, like all kinds health complexes. That is why many people come here with their children to improve their health, strengthen their immune system and just have a good time. However, even calm and cultural Israel offers adult tourists a wide range of modern entertainment:
Diving– the Israeli state has access to four seas, each of which has something to surprise its guests, so local diving centers are especially popular among visitors. This great opportunity admire the northernmost coral reefs of Eurasia, swim with dolphins, get acquainted with the colorful underwater world of the Red Sea and wander through old shipwrecks.
Wellness treatments- gifts Dead Sea known throughout the world for their healing properties, in Israel you can not only swim in one of the saltiest seas on the planet, but also get your dose of useful minerals. If you have problems with the skin or respiratory tract, such a trip will definitely benefit you.
All-terrain vehicle safaris– the desert areas of the Israeli state contain many interesting places and historical sights, which are completely inconvenient to get to on foot. Thanks to the jeep safari service, you can quickly and in style take a ride through the most interesting places.
Excursions– rich tourist program Israel will certainly appeal to connoisseurs of religious shrines, temple complexes and ancient architectural works, since this country certainly has something to see.
Beach holiday– luxurious Israeli beaches attract their visitors with velvety sand mounds, comfortable sun loungers and impeccable cleanliness. Here, both adults and children will enjoy sunbathing and enjoying swimming in the warm sea.
Why is Israel attractive for children?
Israeli resorts have a lot of all kinds of entertainment for children and cozy places where you can go for a walk:
Parks and squares– in Israel, green spaces are found at almost every step. As a rule, they are equipped with children's playgrounds and even a couple of exciting rides, which you won't have to pay anything to ride.
Children's playgrounds and swings– real labyrinths of slides, chains, ladders and small houses are already waiting for your kids. They are not only colorful and interesting, but also safe, which is especially important for children and their parents. The Israelis have never spared money on creating favorable conditions for active children's recreation.
Shabbat– every Saturday in Israel turns into a real celebration, which especially pleases little children. Entertainment includes artists and musicians, acrobats and jugglers.
Museum tours– vacationing with a child does not have to be a lazy activity, since in Israel you can always find time for an educational excursion. The museums here are colorful and colorful, so your child will be delighted.
Hamei Gaash- a legendary place famous for its healing natural mineral springs. There are a couple of comfortable swimming pools for children and adults, as well as a whole entertainment system.
Resorts and hotels in Israel for families with children
Whichever city in Israel you choose to travel with your child, you will certainly be satisfied with your vacation, as this country offers a lot of interesting opportunities for a family vacation. Among the seaside resorts in Israel, Eilat is most suitable for such purposes. Local well-kept beaches, warm sea and luxury hotel complexes on the first line will certainly delight any tourist. While vacationing in Eilat, you will literally find yourself in the middle nature reserve wondrous beauty, which will definitely make such a vacation unforgettable.
Among Israeli hotel complexes There are quite a few interesting options for family holidays, but not all of them fully satisfy the requirements and preferences of young tourists. One such successful example is five-star and four-star hotels in Eilat, as well as
The land of Abraham, David and Moses is attractive not only for religious pilgrims, but also for the youngest tourists. All the conditions and entertainment for an interesting family pastime are created here. Let's see where to go and what to do if you are flying to Israel with children.
Israel with children: list of resorts
First, let's go through the most popular sea beaches, which are worth visiting with the whole family. Best time for such a trip - late spring and autumn. At this time of year, the sun does not burn so much, and you will not have to suffer from unbearable heat under its scorching rays. Relaxing at sea is comfortable and pleasant.
- Eilat. The Red Sea is fabulously beautiful. Children will certainly enjoy the coral reefs, exotic fish and rich undersea world. The water temperature is pleasantly warm - 23-24 degrees Celsius. The air is heated to 25. Swimming and sunbathing in such conditions is absolutely safe: without the risk of getting sunstroke and getting burned. In addition, you can go to Dolphin Reef - the habitat of cetacean mammals and admire them in their natural environment.
- Tel Aviv. Suitable for young parents who love exciting get-togethers and parties. While the children are sitting with the nanny, in the evening you can relax a little and dance. And during the day, together with your children, we recommend visiting such enchanting beaches as Metzitzim, Tel Baruch and Ha-Tzuk. You will definitely like it. Especially for children, there are cafes with juices and ice cream, sports and children's playgrounds and courts, well-groomed lawns, etc. Whatever your heart desires.
- Bat Yam. Another atmospheric place where you can walk to your heart’s content along the beautiful streets and embankment, enjoying the sunset and sea breeze, skateboarding and biking and relaxing.
- Netanya. A tranquil region in traditional French style. A measured life and a peaceful atmosphere reign here. You can sit in a cozy coffee shop, eating croissants with your children, or look into a bakery with fresh aromatic pastries. Near the beach - an excellent viewpoint. Enjoy!
Things to do with the whole family
List of the best entertainment:
- Surfing
- Diving
- Entertainment in water and national parks.
- Beach holiday
- Luna parks
- Visiting children's and science museums
- Graffiti tours
- Ceramics classes
- Going to the zoo
- Safari
- Planetarium and observatory
- Figure skating
- Rafting
- Paintball
- Horse riding
- Riding jeeps, bicycles, catamarans, etc.
- Desert Journey
- Dinner at a Bedouin farm
- Flight to hot-air balloon
Children love Safari Park in Ramat Gan Where to go with children: top places
- Independence Park
- Kiryat Sefer
- Safari Park (Ramat Gan)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Yarkon
- Carousels in Namal Tel Aviv
- Museum for children in Jalón
- Botanical Garden in the capital
- Old Jaffa area
- Underwater observatory in Eilat
- Dolphin Reef
- Garden of Science in Rehovot
- Gan Guru Zoo
- Apollonia National Park
- Superland
- Luna Park in Tel Aviv
- King City in Eilat
- Waterpark Meymadion, etc.
In a word, there are many places to relax with children, for every taste and budget. Choose any. Happy holidays!
Where to go on vacation in Israel? We talk about beach and cultural holidays, as well as the seasons. We give advice on where to relax in Israel with a child. Choosing the best resort!
The beach area in Tel Aviv includes several small and large beaches (Photo © xiquinhosilva / flickr.com)A small resort located between Tel Aviv and Haifa. Its 15-kilometer coastal zone has 8 beaches. According to reviews from tourists about holidays in Israel, this resort is good for active recreation - flying with a parachute, practicing horse riding. Some hotels are equipped with elevators leading down to the sea.
As you can see in the photo, the beach strip in Netanya is located under a cliff - the height is from 15 to 40 m. You can comfortably go down to the shore by elevators; the cabins can accommodate up to a hundred people. All beaches are free (Photo © Israel_photo_gallery / flickr.com) Haifa is a seaport located on the slopes of Mount Carmel. Its main attraction is the famous Bahai Gardens. Nearby is one of the best beaches in the country - Dor Beach.
According to reviews, it is best to relax in Israel in Herzliya is the most prestigious Mediterranean resort in the country. It is located near Tel Aviv, in the south of the Sharon Valley. All hotels are built on the first coastline, the beaches are clean and well maintained. Compared to the noisy metropolis, it is calm and a good place for relax. The resort has dive centers, yacht clubs and health centers.
Dor Beach - wild beach, which is included in the protected area. (Photo © publicdomainpictures.net)
According to reviews from tourists about holidays in Israel at the Dead Sea, you can get a relaxing health holiday in Ein Bokek, where most hotels are concentrated. There are no nightclubs or discos in Ein Bokek, there are only clinics and hotels with shops.
Dead Sea hotels operate on a half board basis - breakfast and dinner. Only five-star hotels have their own beach, everyone else uses it municipal beaches with paid sunbeds and umbrellas. Before swimming, it is advisable to consult a doctor so that he can recommend dosed sea procedures; there are hours on the beaches for self-control. Bromide air is ideal for allergy and asthma sufferers, and skin problems are treated with mud.
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth (Photo © magentaD / flickr.com) Red sea
On the shores of the Red Sea gulf lies the most southern resort countries - Eilat. There is a very beautiful nature reserve around the resort. Due to its remoteness from other cities, Eilat has its own airport.
The northern coast of Eilat is sandy beaches, in the south - pebble and pebble-sand. According to reviews of holidays in Israel on the Red Sea, South coast more suitable for lovers of snorkeling and diving, the sea can only be entered from pontoons, the northern one is for family holidays.
All Eilat beaches are municipal, but hotels rent part of the beach to make it accessible only to their vacationers. Entertainment options include yachting, jeeping, fishing and aquatic species sports, many come here for shopping.
Beach Village Beach in Eilat, Red Sea (Photo © wikimedia.org / Ludvig14) Where can you relax in Israel inexpensively?
The most unpleasant aspect of a holiday in Israel is the high prices. Hotels here are expensive, and, as tourists write in their reviews, star rating is very relative. The cheapest room in a 3* hotel in Tel Aviv or Eilat will cost at least $50 per night per person, and the average price hovers around $100. The most low prices in winter, approximately 1.5 times lower than in spring or autumn.
How much does a trip to Israel cost? We are available for trips of 3, 5, 7 and 10 days.
The most expensive hotels in Herzliya. This resort is considered elite, almost all hotels are 5*, there is a lot of entertainment for rich people. It is relatively inexpensive to relax in Netanya and Bat Yam. Hotels in Netanya are mostly 2-3*. This good resort for young people and everyone who loves leisure And nightlife. Bat Yam is a suburb of Tel Aviv. Prices for holidays here are lower than in the capital, and much quieter, and for entertainment you can go to Tel Aviv.
Holidays in Bat Yam can be combined with shopping - there are many boutiques and shopping centers with Israeli cosmetics and branded clothing. (Photo © wikimedia.org / Odo1982) Cultural and excursion holidays in Israel
The most popular among excursion destinations is Jerusalem- tourists love to wander through the ancient quarters of the Old City. Here are the main religious shrines of Christians, Jews and Muslims - the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Al-Aqsa Mosque. In the southwest of the city there is a Biblical Zoo, and lovers of antiquities and museum exhibits can visit the Israel Museum.
Other biblical cities are no less popular - Bethlehem, Nazareth, Safed And Tiberias. In the capital, the greatest interest among tourists is Old city Jaffa. The city of Haifa has gained worldwide fame thanks to the famous Bahai Gardens. Vacationers in Ein Bokek visit Masada, a fortress built in the desert under King Herod.
It is worth noting that Israelis rest on Friday from sunset until sunset on Saturday - they have Shabbat. Transport and shops are also closed, so this nuance must be taken into account when planning trips around the country.
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Which resort to choose for a holiday with a child
The best time to travel to Israel is in April-May and October-November. During this period it is neither hot nor cold, warm and pleasant. There are several places in Israel where a holiday with a child will be as pleasant as possible.
Eilat, Red Sea
These are coral reefs, colorful fish, a vibrant underwater world. Fans of package tours and all-inclusive hotels choose this resort. The sea is +23 degrees almost all year round; in winter and spring the air temperature averages +25 degrees. It is not worth going here in summer due to the hot and dry climate. There are places in Eilat where a holiday with a child will seem like a fairy tale. For example, the Dolphin Reef Beach Sanctuary is a place where dolphins live in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Reef Beach Reserve, Eilat
On the Mediterranean Sea, the beaches of Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Netanya, the official swimming season begins in April and ends in October.
Tel Aviv
This is a “city without interruption”, where you can find round-the-clock parties, entertainment, cafes, bars, nightclubs. The city center is quite noisy. But there are small quiet streets there too. Find accommodation in quiet place you can by contacting here.
Free beaches are suitable for families with children in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Baruch. There is a beach cafe with juices, ice cream, sandwiches and croissants, exercise equipment, green lawns and a small bay that is ideal for children to swim;
- Metzitzim. There is stroller-friendly access to the shore, nearby there is a children's playground, three volleyball courts and an equipped outdoor gymnastics corner;
- and paid beach Ha-Tsuk. The beach is well maintained. There are lawns, showers, changing rooms, trails and an open-air gymnasium.
Tel Aviv differs from other resorts in its atmosphere; it is special in this city: a feeling of relaxation, freedom and complete relaxation.
Bat Yam
This is a suburb of Tel Aviv, the so-called “Russian city”. And indeed, the majority local residents There are Russian speakers in this city. It’s convenient: you can always ask for directions, there are many Russian shops, signs and signs in your native, understandable language. The city has an embankment where you want to walk, inhaling the smell of the sea, rollerblading or biking, or eating ice cream at sunset.
For budget holiday It’s best to rent an apartment, buy food in supermarkets and cook it yourself, go to the sea and take buses for a walk to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
One of best hotels Bat Yama - . It is suitable for those who are willing to pay more to avoid cooking and cleaning.
The best beach for children with a breakwater is Stone Beach. It is shallow, warm water and clean sand.
Netanya
It is a city with a predominantly French population. Here it seems that you are not in Israel, but in France. Bakeries, coffee shops, French speech.
Families with children and pensioners have chosen this city, so it is quiet, peaceful, calm and pleasant to live here.
Netanya has a high shore, so going down to the beach on foot with a stroller is quite inconvenient, but you can go by car or by elevator. Next to the elevator there is observation deck with magnificent sea views.
One of the beaches of Netanya, on the left is the elevator 
Elevator to the beach, Netanya
What to visit with a child in Israel
Children are loved in Israel, so there are a huge number of places where both adults and children will be interested.
Tel Aviv and surroundings
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Be careful, Israeli buses have strong air conditioning. Bring long sleeve sweaters with you to the salon.
Rent a Car
A car is the most convenient and free way to move around the country. You can rent a car in Israel. But if you want to enjoy the views and not think about parking, gas stations, navigation, it is better to choose another type of transport.
Transfer
Transfer must be ordered in advance. If necessary, you must request a child car seat. The driver of such a car is Russian-speaking, always polite and responsive, and if you wish, he will gladly tell you about local life on the road. The transfer price depends on the duration of the trip and the number of passengers, minimum $60. You can order a transfer.
If your trip to Israel is prolonged: how to choose a kindergarten, school, and clubs for your child
The longest tourist trip to Israel you can count on is 90 days.
Unfortunately, there is a bureaucracy in Israeli kindergartens and schools, so there is very little chance of enrolling a child in a regular kindergarten/school.
But you can easily find
