Beach guides
Beach guides
Practical guides for the Israeli beach — choosing a family beach, jellyfish season, sea safety and sun protection.
The guide to the perfect family beach
How to choose a safe, comfortable beach with kids — plus our family beach picks.
Nature beaches away from the city
Coves and nature beaches in Eilat, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea — away from the city crowds.
Jellyfish in Israel: when the season is and how to check
When the jellyfish arrive, what to do about a sting, and how to check before you swim.
Sea safety: flags, lifeguards and declared beaches
What each flag colour means, why to swim near the lifeguard, and what a declared beach is.
Sun safety: the UV index, peak hours and protection
What the UV index is, when radiation is strongest, and how to protect yourself at the sea.