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AlarabCulture

160,000 Visitors Flock to Israel's Nature Reserves and Parks During Holiday

Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba

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Around 160,000 visitors explored Israel's nature reserves and parks during the recent holiday, with camping numbers more than tripling compared to last year.

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  • 160,000 people visited nature reserves and parks.
  • Visitor numbers were similar to last year.
  • Caesarea and coastal beaches were top destinations.
  • Camping saw a record 4,000 overnight stays.
  • Camping numbers more than tripled from last year.

Approximately 160,000 people visited Israel's nature reserves and national parks during the recent holiday period, according to the Nature and Parks Authority. These figures are consistent with visitor numbers from the previous year's holiday.

The most popular destinations included Caesarea, the coastal beaches of Akhziv and Dor-Habonim, water parks and complexes at Hursat Tal, Ma'ayan Harod, and the national park at Sachne (Gan Hashlosh), as well as Yarkon Gardens (Tel Afek), Ein Hemed, and Tel Ashkelon.

Camping also saw a significant surge, with around 4,000 people spending the night in designated camping sites managed by the authority. This number represents a record high, more than tripling the number of campers from the previous holiday.

The most frequented camping sites were located at Akhziv beach, Ma'ayan Harod, Hursat Tal, and Khan Barut in Mitzpe Ramon.

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